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Big Water Town Council Meeting Rescheduled for October 28

The Big Water Town Council meeting originally scheduled for October 21, 2026, has been postponed due to the unavailability of a quorum. The meeting is now scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Big Water Town Hall.

Big Water City Council to Hold Special Meeting September 23

The Big Water City Council scheduled a special meeting for September 23, 2026, to discuss municipal business. The agenda includes a potential vote regarding payment for the construction of the Town Park Pavilion.

Latter-day Saint Leaders to Dedicate Idaho and Nicaragua Temples

Senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are scheduled to dedicate the Montpelier Idaho and Managua Nicaragua temples on Oct. 18, marking the 225th and 226th temple dedications for the organization. The Church currently maintains 385 temples in various stages of development.

Will $1 billion for the Great Salt Lake materialize? Sen. Curtis says he’s working on it

Sen. "So that’s the mode that I’m in right now, is working with my colleagues to help them understand why a $1 billion investment in the lake is a good investment," he said. "In a perfect world, we’d get a $1 billion in this year’s budget.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Latter-day Saint leaders dedicate church’s 225th, 226th temples in Idaho, Nicaragua

Senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated new temples in Idaho and Nicaragua on Sunday. President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency dedicated the Montpelier Idaho Temple, the church’s 225th, and Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Managua Nicaragua Temple, the church’s 226th.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Here’s how Utah’s biggest cities tap their share of the shrinking Colorado River

This story is part of a series on Utah’s transbasin diversions, produced by The Salt Lake Tribune, KUER and KSL. It was reported in partnership with the Colorado River Collaborative, with support from The Water Desk at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

via KUERStatewideOctober 20, 2026

‘Keep the rat poison away from the boys’: No. 2 BYU not dwelling on rankings, big upset of Notre Dame

BYU football coach Kalani Sitake doesn’t have time to talk about the national college football rankings. Not at this point of the season, anyway. Exactly 24 hours after the undefeated Cougars ascended to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 media poll, Sitake was asked about the Cougars (6-0) vault from No. 8 to within a whisker of No. 1 on Monday in his weekly press briefing.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 20, 2026

America’s haunted history: Reckoning with the country’s ghosts

Betsy Gaines Quammen really loves ghost stories. She grew up telling them, lived in a haunted house in Colorado Springs and once encountered what surely must have been the ghost of Ernest Hemingway. In 2022, she stayed at Hemingway’s house in Ketchum, Idaho, for a writer’s retreat.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 20, 2026

East Valley battleground: Latter-day Saints at the center of Arizona’s contentious race for governor

Rep. Andy Biggs and Gov. Katie Hobbs’ running mate, John Giles, are both BYU grads. Turning Point spent $18 million in the past month on ads attacking Hobbs and promoting Biggs. Giles said he never had a policy disagreement with Hobbs and anticipates none in the future.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Miami Projected to Hit No. 1 After Wild Week 7 Chaos

According to a report published October 17, Miami is projected to rise to No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a weekend of significant losses among top-ranked teams. The projected shift follows a Saturday where five of the top eight teams from the previous week's poll lost their matchups.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

The Southern Utah Home Show is almost here: Grow your business and connect with local homeowners

(Sponsored) Showcase your business, generate qualified leads and connect face-to-face with homeowners ready to invest in their properties at the Southern Utah Home Show! Home improvement contractors, remodelers, landscapers, designers and home service providers are invited to exhibit at the Southern Utah Home Show, happening Friday, Oct.

via St. George NewsStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Sandy Suburban Improvement District to Hold Public Hearing for 2027 Budget

The Sandy Suburban Improvement District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Nov. 12, 2026, to consider the final adoption of the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the District Office in Sandy.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Mammoth Defeats Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 at Delta Center

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 5-4 victory at the Delta Center. The game saw significant scoring across all three periods, resulting in a win for the home team.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Golf Sits 11th After Second Day at Williams Cup

Utah men's golf finished the second day of the Williams Cup in 11th place with a total score of 595. Senior Gabriel Palacios moved up seven spots in the leaderboard after recording an even par round.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

BYU Defeats Notre Dame to Rise to No. 3

BYU defeated Notre Dame 28-24 in a top 10 matchup, moving the Cougars up to No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The victory marks BYU's highest-ranked opponent win since 1990.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Letter with white powder addressed to Utah Lt. Gov. Henderson intercepted, given to FBI

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson is among several election officials across the country who have been sent suspicious white powder and threatening letters ahead of the midterm elections. Reports of the letters in Arizona, Ohio, Oklahoma and Louisiana began last week, prompting building evacuations and an FBI investigation with just over two weeks to go until the Nov.

via St. George NewsStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Federal actions around voting system expand weeks ahead of midterms

With early voting for the midterms underway, federal actions around the U.S. voting system are expanding. Election officials explain their response, and the Justice Department says "there should be no interruption" with the results.

via CBS NewsStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Lee defends Trump DOJ after Utah lieutenant governor calls federal government 'threat' to elections

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said in an episode of "60 Minutes" over the weekend that the real threat to state elections is not voter fraud but the federal government. Department of Justice notified Henderson in September she is being investigated as Utah's chief election officer for refusing to share private voter information.

via KSLStatewideOctober 19, 2026

UDOT prepares avalanche systems ahead of a potentially big winter

The Utah Department of Transportation closed part of the backcountry near Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon Monday. UDOT said its avalanche team is servicing its remote avalanche control systems. Spokesperson John Gleason said they're doing maintenance on the stationary towers placed in hard-to-reach areas that are more prone to slides.

via KSLStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Bachmeier earns Offensive Player of the Game in BYU win over Notre Dame

Bear Bachmeier earned Offensive Player of the Game honors following a Week 7 victory for the BYU Cougars over No. 2 Notre Dame. The Cougars secured a 28-24 win on Saturday night, bolstered by four touchdowns from the sophomore quarterback.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Kid Sistr Is Here to Rock Your Socks Off, in a Gay Way

Interviews For Kid Sistr, growing up doesn’t mean growing out of the things that brought you together. The trio has built a sound around alt-rock, pop-punk and chaos, pairing the angst of queer girlhood with the humor that makes their music and personality unmistakably theirs.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Four calls alerted authorities to a man on SR-6 and the search ended in an arrest

Utah accuses him of throwing rocks at vehicles on state route 6 One of the windshields was damaged. Nicholas Sean-Leo Proulx was arrested on October 17 and faces charges of property damage for losses of $5,000 or more, reckless endangerment, and aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway, according to the probable cause statement.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Race for Campus Safety

The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Race for Campus Safety is an annual, community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to improve how colleges respond to relationship violence and stalking. Inspired by Lauren McCluskey’s life and legacy, the race brings together students, families, advocates, and campus communities in a shared commitment to systemic change. Participants of

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Ignite Entrepreneurship Academy Board Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 20

The Ignite Entrepreneurship Academy Board of Directors is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 20, 2026. The meeting will address various agenda items including finance reports and policy amendments.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

El Paso Texas Temple site location and map announced

The First Presidency announced the site location for the future El Paso Texas Temple in a report published October 19. A site map for the new temple was also released alongside the announcement.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Guatemalan engineer unicycling from Alaska to Argentina makes his way through Utah

Raúl García, a Guatemalan engineer unicycling 30,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina, makes his way through Utah. Inspired by a young unicyclist, García aims to promote energy sustainability in Guatemala. García's journey highlights kindness around the world.

via KSLStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Concerns grow over proposed energy transmission line in Southern Utah

NEW HARMONY, Utah (ABC4) — Rocky Mountain Power plans to build a 54-mile transmission line in Southern Utah, leading to some concerns from local residents. The project, titled the Three Peaks to Purgatory Flat transmission line project, was announced to the public earlier this year ahead of open house meetings.

via ABC4StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Breast Cancer Awareness 5K supports women facing cancer – Photo Gallery

PRICE – Castleview Hospital joined forces with Carbon Events and Recreation Complex (CERCUT) to host their annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K. Runners, walkers and supporters gathered at Castleview Hospital to raise awareness and funds for local women battling breast cancer.

via ETV NewsStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Attorney Withdraws From Richins Fraud Case Over Conflict Claims

Kouri Richins' attorney has withdrawn from a fraud case following allegations of potential conflicts of interest. The withdrawal follows established Utah Supreme Court Rules of Professional Practice regarding lawyer representation and ethical obligations.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

UVU Men's Soccer Shuts Out Northridge to Secure Big West Home Field

Utah Valley men's soccer secured home field advantage for the Big West semifinals after a 1-0 shutout victory against CSUN on Saturday night. The win, fueled by a Trevor Walk goal and three saves from Jackson Medina, keeps the Wolverines atop the conference standings.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Gold Star family to attend Desert Storm/Desert Shield memorial dedication

LCpl. Dion Stephenson was killed Jan. 29, 1991 at the Battle of Al-Khafji when his vehicle was hit while observing the Iraqi movement and directing air strikes. It killed six of the seven Marines inside. (Courtesy/Geri Stephenson) WOODS CROSS —It’s been 35 years since LCpl.

via Davis JournalStatewideOctober 19, 2026

'4 different kinds of dinosaur': A new discovery in southeastern Utah

Paleontologists are working carefully to unearth ancient dinosaur fossils in southeastern Utah, but they're already liking what they're finding. "I think we’ve added up like four different kinds of dinosaur here right now," Utah State University Paleontologist Jim Kirkland told FOX 13 News on Monday.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Bear killings skyrocket as garbage, bird feeders draw them into conflict • Utah News Dispatch

Across much of the United States, a warm winter and persistent drought have decimated the natural foods that black and brown bears rely on. From California to Connecticut, desperate bears have raided garbage cans, broken into homes and cars, torn through chicken coops and pulled down bird feeders.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Vaccine interest rises as US measles cases reach 35-year high

Last year, with 2,289 measles cases, there was speculation the U.S. would lose its status as a country where measles was considered eliminated. But 2026 has left those numbers in the dust.

via KSLStatewideOctober 19, 2026

‘A hole that will never be filled’: Utah families remember teens killed on roads with Teen Memoriam

During National Teen Driver Safety Week, Utah officials and families who have experienced unimaginable loss are hoping their stories encourage drivers to make safer choices behind the wheel. For Rob Wilson, the statistics represent far more than a number.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Former FBI agent, Utah State professor weigh in on suspicious letter to lieutenant governor's office

Election officials around the country have received envelopes with an unknown white powder. Utah joined the list. The lieutenant governor's office said the letter was intercepted and given to the FBI.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Visit Salt Lake offers $50K grant for businesses to develop visitor experiences

Visit Salt Lake is accepting applications for its Salt Lake Visitor Experience Development Grant which aims at helping local businesses create bookable experiences. Visit Salt Lake (VSL) is offering a total of $50,000 to eligible applicants, with each of them having the opportunity to earn up to $10,000.

via ABC4StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Two hospitalized after three vehicles crash, northbound Interstate 15 closed in Rose Park

As of 4:49 PM MT Oct 18, Fox 13 reported: A three-vehicle crash has left two people in the hospital in Rose Park. Northbound traffic on Interstate 15 is closed near 600 North. Officials confirm that three vehicles were involved in the crash. Two people were transported to the hospital with one in stable condition and the other with serious injuries.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 19, 2026
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