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Ballard City Council Scheduled to Meet Oct. 6
The Ballard City Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on October 6, 2026. The meeting will address various municipal items including engineering updates and financial reports.
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Ballard Planning and Zoning Board to Meet Oct. 6
The Ballard Planning and Zoning Board will meet on Oct. 6, 2026, to discuss various municipal items, including a minor subdivision consideration. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 2381 E 1000 S in Ballard.
Understanding the Ballard Water Improvement District and its Water Board
An explainer on the Ballard Water Improvement District's Water Board, its governance, and upcoming public discussions regarding rates and water sources.
Ballard City begins consistent enforcement of right-of-way ordinance
Ballard City has announced a shift toward consistent enforcement of city ordinances regarding items located in rights-of-way. The city also provides various land use application resources and upcoming zoning meeting schedules.
Ballard City Council to meet September 15
The Ballard City Council has scheduled a meeting for September 15, 2026. The meeting will address various topics including property division and the potential consolidation of the city and the Ballard Water Improvement District.
Una avioneta despegó y minutos después tuvo que aterrizar de emergencia cerca de la Base Aérea Hill
Utah Avioneta realiza aterrizaje de emergencia cerca de la Base Aérea Hill No se reportaron heridos o daños. Sin embargo, al llegar al área, los rescatistas determinaron que la aeronave en realidad había aterrizado dentro de los terrenos de la Base Aérea Hill, cerca de la puerta norte.
Zion Highway Closure Could Last Several Weeks - Mid-Utah Radio
(Zion National Park, UT) -- A section of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway could remain closed for several weeks. A major rockfall on September 30th covered the roadway, and a two-and-a-half-mile segment remains blocked. Crews have removed about half the debris, but forecast rain could slow the work.
Name game: Why is BYU’s Bear Bachmeier quoting Mary Poppins?
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier spoke to local reporters for the first time in more than a month on Tuesday, addressing last Saturday’s 17-10 win over TCU and looking ahead to Friday’s Big 12 showdown with Iowa State. Cougars on the air Iowa State (3-2, 1-1) at No.
Destructive invasive species has entered Utah portion of Colorado River
State wildlife biologists found live adult zebra mussels below Westwater Recreation Area last month, which were confirmed by lab testing on Wednesday, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Zebra mussels, much like quagga mussels that have been found before in Utah, are invasive and clog pipes and infrastructure, which can potentially cause millions in damage.
BYU Basketball Fans Celebrate Marriott Madness at Marriott Center
BYU basketball fans gathered at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for the annual Marriott Madness event. The festivities featured fan games, musical performances, and player introductions for both the men's and women's teams.
Alpine School District Uses $15 Million in Trust Lands to Support Classrooms
In an undated notice from Alpine School District, officials explained how School Community Councils direct millions of dollars in Trust Lands revenue to local classrooms. This funding, which does not require additional taxpayer money, is managed through the Learning And Nurturing Development program to address specific school needs.
El Salvador’s Consul General Visits Timpanogos Elementary for Hispanic Heritage Month
Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl
Author Karla Arenas Valenti Brings María Mariposa to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused
Management Club Opening Social Scheduled for Oct. 8 at SUU
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
Utah’s MUSS is finally showing up early to football games. Here’s what changed.
After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.
Isaias Intensifies into Atlantic's First Hurricane Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.
A new film makes the case that an 1844 photo shows the face of Joseph Smith
These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.
Most Utahns oppose building more data centers. Here’s what they want done about them.
8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.
Ask an Expert – Five ways to help someone struggling with mental health
USU Extension press release Guest article written by Ashley Yaugher Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.
Anti-trafficking activist Tim Ballard says LDS Church excommunicated him to hide child abuse in the faith
Tim Ballard accused people within the LDS Church of conspiring to have him booted from the faith to keep him from becoming a U.S. senator after he sounded alarms about pedophilia within the church ranks.
Distinct Malaria Parasites “Hidden in Plain Sight” May Contribute to Human Disease Protection
A new study has found that people with the sickle cell genetic variant are almost exclusively infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which might help protect them from disease.
Box Elder School District Schedules Oct. 14 Board Meeting
The Box Elder School District has scheduled a school board meeting for Oct. 14, 2026, to provide district updates. This meeting follows the appointment of A.J. Gilmore as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Learning for Secondary Education earlier this year.
Sen. Lummis came to Washington as a trailblazer. She hopes to be remembered as a ‘spark for the West’
After a trailblazing career, Wyoming Sen. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Eliza Anderson, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington. She covers national news with a special focus on policy issues affecting Utah and the West.
WATCH: Utah 4th Congressional District Debate with Mike Kennedy and Jonny Larsen
Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter LinkedIn Email Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy, the current 3rd District congressman, will debate Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen, a Marine veteran and 5th-generation Utahn. Kennedy took up the mantle for the new fourth district after Utah's court-ordered redistricting shuffled things up and the retirement of Rep.
Schmaltz Goal Streak Hits Four as Mammoth Defeat Devils
Nick Schmaltz extended his season-opening goal streak to four games on Oct. 6, 2026, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The win marked the Mammoth's first victory against New Jersey since the franchise entered the NHL in the 2024-25 season.
UNLV basketball falls to Utah 79-69 in exhibition opener Oct. 7
UNLV basketball lost to the Big 12 opponent Utah 79-69 in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Rebels played without several key players due to injuries or ineligibility.
3 takeaways from Utah basketball’s exhibition opener at UNLV
A new group of Utah basketball players got its first taste of facing someone else Wednesday night, as the Runnin’ Utes opened exhibition play with a 79-69 win over UNLV in Las Vegas. Here are three takeaways from Utah’s victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Theresa Werner, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Oncology
The nationally recognized physician-scientist will lead medical oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah, advancing innovative care, clinical research, and training to improve patient outcomes.
ARCH Project offers new support for those struggling with recidivism, homelessness
State leaders have increasingly focused on this population of repeat offenders who are homeless and account for a significant share of arrests for lower-level crimes. "It's just adding a piece of the puzzle that wasn't there before," said Tyler Clancy, the state's homeless coordinator.
Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55 million to dead husband's family in wrongful death lawsuit
The order is connected to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Eric Richins' sister, Katie Richins-Benson, on behalf of her family. Kouri Richins found guilty on all counts in husband's murder: Kouri Richins found guilty on all counts in husband's murder Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE"Eric shared deep, emotional connections with his three minor children, who are the Estate's only heirs.
Former northern Utah elementary teacher charged, accused of raping student
Green was the teacher of a victim under the age of 14 between August 2020 and June 2021, police said. The charges say he inappropriately touched a student of his once at his desk and twice at her desk. The allegations in that case are similar to one of the alleged victims from his initial arrest in October 2022 when he was investigated for aggravated child sexual abuse.
Curtis, Hickenlooper introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen methane monitoring, American energy security
“Methane monitoring is critical for our energy producers, energy security, and the environment,” said Senator Curtis. “We have more tools than ever to detect these leaks however we lack a clear federal strategy or framework for optimizing their use across industries.
Gov. Cox signs executive order establishing Utah’s pro-human approach to AI in state government
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox today signed an executive order establishing a structured, pro-human framework for artificial intelligence (AI) integration across state government.
Inside this 60-something couple’s bike ride across the United States
Robert and Bliss Sawyer rode their bikes 3,635 miles from Bellingham, Washington, to Ocean City, New Jersey. The Utah couple camped, stayed in hotels and overnighted with people across the country who open their homes to cyclists. The trip took 87 days, averaging about 48 miles per day and gaining more than 96,000 feet in elevation.
Ticket prices for BYU-Notre Dame game reach eye-watering levels ahead of potential top-10 matchup
First things first, he’s ready to root his Cougs on under the Friday night lights against Iowa State. It’s a sweet deal if he lucks out. The current get-in price for a single ticket on SeatGeek is hovering above $400. “I’m excited,” said Cox.
Una columna de humo se vio en el oeste del Valle de Salt Lake y esto es lo que se sabe
No se reportaron personas lesionadas como resultado del incidente. El incendio se originó la tarde del miércoles y cuando los bomberos llegaron al lugar, encontraron llamas saliendo del techo del negocio. WEST VALLEY, UTAH- Un incendio que había sido controlado esta mañana en una carpintería en West Valley se volvió a activar la tarde del miércoles, según informaron las autoridades.
El jefe policial cuestiona tácticas de ICE y ahora revisa el acuerdo
Según el jefe Steve Gray, los arrestos ocurrieron en Moroni, algunas cerca de la planta de pavos Norbest. Gray asegura que algunas de las tácticas utilizadas por los agentes federales no coinciden con los valores ni los procedimientos de su departamento y ahora dice que está reevaluando su acuerdo de colaboración con ICE.
UDOT takes transportation to the next level with all-electric aircraft demonstration
BETA Technologies’ ALIA CX300 flight showcases clean electric aircraft technology SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Oct. 7, 2026) — Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), in partnership with BETA Technologies and 47G, showcased the future of aviation in Utah with a flight of BETA’s all-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft. The demonstration is the latest in a […]
Utah's Department of Corrections converts a halfway house to a sort-of homeless shelter
The Utah Department of Corrections cut the ribbon on a remodeled facility that could be the only one of its kind in the nation. The Orange Street Community Correctional Facility, which used to house female inmates being reintroduced into the community from prison, has been completely remodeled.