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Utah weather: Beautiful weekend weather across Utah, before more unsettled conditions return next week
Happy Friday, Utah! A ridge of high pressure builds into Utah, bringing more sunshine and seasonal temperatures for the weekend. Our Friday afternoon will feature sunny skies statewide and seasonal temperatures. Weekend outlook The nice weather pattern will stick around into the first half of our weekend for all the local football games and music festivals that will be taking place.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest to Begin Prescribed Fires Oct. 18
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest will begin prescribed fire operations on Oct. 18, 2026, across several areas including Millcreek, Lambs, and Parleys canyons. These controlled burns aim to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations and improve watershed health, following long-term efforts to mitigate wildfire risks in the region.
Bug World Exhibition Press Release
The newest exhibition coming to the Natural History Museum of Utah on Saturday, February 14, is backed with some real star power.
Film Review: You Can See Everything
Facebook Twitter Arts You Can See Everything Directors: Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim A24, To Be Formed, Blow Out Productions In Theaters: 10.16.2026 Where does reality end and perception begin? How much of who we are is determined by our own understanding of ourselves, and how much depends on the image we project and the way others choose to see us?
Avengers medals and propane fireplace inserts recalled over magnet and explosion hazards
Two Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls involve products that could cause serious injuries or death. The Conqueror is recalling about 476 Avengers Infinity Gauntlet medals because their high-powered magnets can detach. If swallowed, multiple magnets can connect inside the digestive system, potentially causing intestinal perforations, blockages, blood poisoning or death.
Judge reopens lawsuits challenging cuts of Bears Ears, Grand-Staircase
Environmental groups and tribal organizations waged legal battles to restore the monuments after Trump’s prior reductions during his first term in 2017. In his first term in the White House, Trump reduced Bears Ears from roughly 1.35 million acres to roughly 228,000 acres, and Grand Staircase-Escalante from about 1.87 million acres to roughly 1 million acres.
New water rights application for Stratos Project data center says project will use less water than what is currently used
A new water rights application for the controversial Stratos Project data center has been filed with the Utah Division of Water Resources. That application provides some new details about the project and claims that the project will use less water than the current agricultural irrigation does now.
Carbon High celebrates $25,000 award, continues push for $1 million upgrade
PRICE — Carbon High School and T-Mobile took center stage during halftime of the Dinos football game Thursday, Oct. 15, as the school celebrated its progress in the nationwide Friday Night 5G Lights competition and received a $25,000 award for athletic facility improvements.
5. Discussion and possible adoption of Council Meeting minutes from September 2, 2026. Agenda — October 14, 2026
Council Meeting Agenda 10/14/2026 7:00pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Opening Prayer. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Swearing in of New Councilmembers (William Hansen and Rylee Allen). 5. Discussion and possible adoption of Council Meeting minutes from September 2, 2026. 6. Review and Possi
Dempsey-Fehling Wins XC Region 3 Championship
Samuel Dempsey-Fehling of Lone Peak High School secured first place at the XC Region 3 Championship, leading a competitive field of runners. American Fork High School demonstrated strong team depth, placing multiple runners in the top six to secure a high team standing.
Tropical Storm Rachel Leaves A Big Mark
(Alta, UT) — Tropical Storm Rachel is gone but the totals are just now being added up. Some parts of the Wasatch Mountains recorded over seven inches of rain. It was a similar number for the Pine Valley Mountains in southwestern Utah.
BYU graduate to fly F-35 over Notre Dame game at LaVell Edwards Stadium
Maj. Jefferson Page, an F-35 pilot with the 419th Fighter Wing, holds a Brigham Young University flag in front of an F-35 Lightning II at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, following a BYU football flyover in October 2022.
TSA scales back PreCheck benefit announced just weeks ago
Travelers arrive at the Transportation ... Federal agencies Aviation news Air travel safety See all topics The Transportation Security Administration has scaled back a program that allows PreCheck members who are not flying to go through security, according to some of the airports where it had been operating.
SHHS Band Director Honored
Congratulations to Mr. Ryan Adair, SHHS band director. He was recently named one of Yamaha's 40 Und...
Utah Filipino Festival Celebrates Heritage Through Food and Dance
The Utah Filipino Festival continues its tradition of celebrating Philippine heritage through immersive cultural experiences, including traditional dance, music, and authentic cuisine. The community-led event, organized by several Filipino-American organizations, aims to preserve cultural roots and foster connection among Utahns.
Nominees announced for two Fourth District Court vacancies
The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Fourth District Court. These vacancies will result from the retirements of Judge Derek Pullan, Dec. 16, 2026 and Judge Kasey Wright, Dec. 31, 2026.
Bedside sleepers and laminators recalled over suffocation and fire hazards
Two recalls announced October 15 involve products that could cause serious injuries or death. Papablic is recalling about 248 convertible bedside sleepers with play-yard extensions. The mattress can become displaced, allowing a baby to become trapped between the sleeping pad and bottom of the product and creating a deadly suffocation hazard.
Curtis, Hickenlooper celebrate passage of bipartisan bill to improve snowpack monitoring, manage drought
U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) celebrated the Senate passage of their bipartisan bill, the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act, to help better predict and measure water supply to manage drought in the West.
Utah seeks child safety and privacy protections in Character.AI bankruptcy sale
Utah and 37 other attorneys general are calling for child safety and privacy protections in any sale of Character.AI's business or assets. The coalition filed a notice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, where Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind Character.AI, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Oct. 12.
UVU President’s Scholarship Ball puts students’ futures in focus
Utah Valley University (UVU) celebrated the students, donors, alumni, mentors, and community partners shaping the university’s future during the 2026 President’s Scholarship Ball on Oct. 10. This year’s President’s Scholarship Ball raised $792,450 to support student scholarships at UVU.
For 100 days, Salt Lake Country Club had a new member: An escaped Harris’s hawk
Stax, a 14-year-old Harris’s hawk, escaped HawkWatch International on June 29. For much of the time since, he set up shop at a Salt Lake golf course while HawkWatch staff tried to recapture him.
Keller scores twice as Utah Mammoth defeat Edmonton Oilers
The Utah Mammoth secured their third consecutive victory on Thursday, October 15, by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 at Rogers Place. Clayton Keller scored twice for the Mammoth, handing the Oilers their first regulation loss of the season and ending their six-game point streak.
Katy Hall highlights nursing background in House District 11 campaign
Republican candidate Katy Hall is campaigning for Utah House District 11 with a focus on constituent listening and her professional background in nursing. In a survey response to the Standard-Examiner, Hall detailed her legislative experience and her commitment to military family support.
The 10th Annual Indigenous Art Market at NHMU Features Over 45 Artists
October 14 & 15, find a one-of-a-kind piece; 100 percent of sales go directly to artist
Machine Learning Analysis of Gene Regulation Reveals New Dimension of Biological Variability
The new tool could help pinpoint the DNA changes behind hereditary diseases—a crucial step toward genetic medicines.
Eight Utah Royals Players Represent Five Nations During October International Window
Eight Utah Royals FC players represented five different nations during the October FIFA international window. The group included players participating in senior national team rosters and youth squads.
September 2026 Report Details 217 New Business Registrations
A new business report published October 14 detailing new business registrations for September 2026 lists 217 new entities in the area. The report, generated by Jennifer Madrigal, includes a wide range of commercial and residential rental businesses.
“Call Life Flight!": dramatic video reveals police dog jumping from overpass
The police dog, named Bruno, fell onto Interstate 80 on September 15 while supporting an investigation involving a suspicious package. He suffered several fractures, but survived. The shocking incident was captured on video, released by the department, which confirmed that Bruno is recovering at home.
Hard-to-recycle materials event set for Saturday, Oct. 17
SYRACUSE—Clean out the garage of old bikes, tires, skis or mattresses and drop them off this Saturday, Oct. 17, at a Collection of Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) event located at the Syracuse Park & Ride, 3221 S. Utah Recycling Alliance (URA) is hosting the event in an effort to reduce what goes into the landfill.
Big 12 Preseason Men’s Hoops Team Released; Rankings
-Thursday, BYU and Utah men’s basketball were ranked in the Big 12 preseason coaches poll and the all-Big 12 preseason team was released. The coaches poll is as follows: 1. Arizona (12 first place votes) 2. Houston (4 first place votes) 3. Kansas 4.
Utah Fentanyl Task Force marks two years, points to progress as threat persists
The task force was announced Oct. 15, 2024, with a goal of bringing together law enforcement, public health agencies, community organizations and lawmakers to address fentanyl trafficking and overdose deaths. Utah Fentanyl Task Force Coordinator Bill Newell said its partners meet to discuss recent trends and coordinate their response.
Watch For Deer On Roadways During Darker Commute Times
Daylight savings time is coming soon and with the change comes lower-visibility during evening commutes. This may not seem like cause for much concern but it also aligns with peak migration season which means higher vehicle/deer collisions in Utah year after year.
UDOT announces road and ramp closures in Davis, Salt Lake counties
I-15, SR-201 and other state highways impacted SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 15, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of upcoming road and ramp closures in Davis and Salt Lake counties. In Davis County, two closures will impact drivers in Clearfield and Bountiful: In Salt Lake County, drivers should plan ahead for two […]
Trump: Fort Hood shooter’s execution will not be livestreamed; Curtis: ‘This is the right move’
Oct. 15 (UPI) — President Donald Trump Donald Trump said the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed, reversing an earlier announcement from the Pentagon.
Of 5K Utah voters needing to prove citizenship under new law, fewer than 2K have responded
Of about 5,000 Utah voters who state election officials notified earlier this year needed to provide proof of their U.S. citizenship before this year’s November election, only 1,827 have responded and confirmed their citizenship, according to Utah’s lieutenant governor’s office.
Senator Curtis: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program
While the rains are comforting, Utah and Colorado are still in a historic drought and bipartisan work led by Senator John Curtis aims to help. The Senate passed the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation’s Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program, continue funding, and make improvements to the program.
California Named Most Energy-Efficient State in WalletHub Study
A WalletHub analysis of 48 states has ranked energy efficiency across home and automobile consumption. Utah ranked eighth most energy-efficient overall, while California was identified as the most efficient state in the study.
Comment Period Open for Potential Debt Collection and Housing Division Commissioner
A comment period has been announced for the potential appointment of a commissioner for the new District Court Debt Collection and Housing Action Division. The public may provide feedback regarding the nomination of Spencer Lythgoe.
Savory Fund Closes $201.5 Million Third Fund, Surpassing Target
Savory Fund (Draper, UT) has closed its third restaurant investment fund at $201.5 million, surpassing its target. Mark Tullis Oct 13, 2026 - 4 min read Savory Fund’s headquarters in Draper, Utah, overlooking the South Salt Lake valley, The Point, and much of the Silicon Slopes northern corridor.