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.
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.
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The court-appointed attorney assigned to represent Kouri Richins in her fraud case has asked to withdraw. This comes after Richins claimed her attorney had a conflict of interest.
The highway remained closed for several hours and traffic had to be diverted. Witnesses indicated that a black Audi was traveling at high speed when its driver lost control and crashed into a red Toyota and a gray Subaru. After the impact, the Audi overturned and its driver was ejected from the vehicle.
The incident occurred near 1100 West and 2300 South, in a commercial district. The victim is in stable condition. According to Faye-Dawn Orullian, battalion chief of the West Valley Fire Department, a minor was injured and is in stable condition.
Eight years after University of Utah student-athlete Lauren McCluskey was murdered on campus, her former coach says her memory remains a part of the track and cross-country program every day. McCluskey was 21 when she was killed on Oct. 22, 2018.
Multiple state election officials, including Utah officials, received suspicious envelopes and threats last week. According to Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, officials across the United States began receiving envelopes that had suspicious white powder and threatening letters starting last week.
18th Teen Memoriam honors teens and encourages families to keep talking about road safety SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 19, 2026) — Today, Utah families, UDOT and public safety leaders came together to remember the 30 teens killed on Utah roads in 2025 and to share an urgent reminder: a loved one’s death is preventable.  “The […]
With inflation driving up living costs and the holiday season approaching, community leaders are sounding the alarm about growing food insecurity in the Intermountain West. According to data shared during a recent 2News interview, 445,000 Utahns are facing food insecurity.
Utah election officials were among those targeted by threatening letters and envelopes containing suspicious white powder, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said. (Photo: Lt. Gov.
Ohio State has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 following a week of significant upsets. Brigham Young also moved into the top three after a victory over Notre Dame, while several other top teams dropped in the rankings.
BYU men's basketball has been ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll for the 2026-27 season. The Cougars are one of six Big 12 schools included in the preseason rankings.
BYU secured a 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, October 17, 2026, marking what some describe as the program's biggest home football win in history. Following the win, the Cougars rose to No. 2 in national rankings, trailing only unbeaten Miami.
When Dan Bryant saw the job listing for the Tri County bookmobile librarian, he knew he should apply for the job. He remembered the feeling of excitement when he was a child and saw the bookmobile pull up and was greeted by a bookmobile librarian, who was always happy to see him. “I want to do that,” he says. “I ...
In a post published October 18, Deidre M. Henderson announced that a local postal inspector intercepted an envelope containing suspicious white powder and threatening letters intended for her office. Henderson stated that the package was handed over to the FBI and emphasized that the midterm election will not be disrupted.
Utah Lt. Gov. 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. ” Henderson wrote. “Also, nothing is going to disrupt the midterm election.
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The public is welcome to come and join us for the first annual Wrestling Reunion and induction of the North Sevier Hall of Fame recipients— Friday Nov. 6, 2026 7:00PM Aurora city building.
Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting in Salt Lake’s Rose Park neighborhood injured one person. Saturday. Police said there was a disagreement outside the home, during which an unknown person fired a gun. One victim was shot and was later transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
For the past two decades, Adam Sklute has helmed Ballet West’s artistic vision and direction. But the 2026-2027 season — which starts Friday with “Dracula” — will be his last. “Ballet West has become my heart and soul and I say that without hesitation,” Sklute said.
Here’s what’s happening this week, Oct. 19-25, in southern Utah Everything from entertainment to recreation across southern Utah. (Ben Steele) "Natural Numbers," an 8-foot-by-12-foot painting by Ben Steele, is one of the works on display at the St.
Utah weather forecasts indicate a mild start to Monday, October 19, 2026, followed by a transition to wet and cooler conditions as the week progresses.
“Utah is amazing, but we’ve seen a decade of decline in our quality of life,” Teigen said. “To turn that around, we’ll need to maintain the support we provide to our neighbors, improve Utahns’ ability to earn enough to pay for their needs and ensure that Utahns have opportunities for good jobs.
A few showers will continue to move through parts of southern and central Utah Monday. Some thunderstorms could develop in southeastern Utah by Monday afternoon. A few sprinkles could move through northern Utah from Monday evening into Tuesday morning.
A study session and board meeting are scheduled for October 20, 2026. The meeting will include a study session on gang prevention and a public meeting to address various district items.
President Henry B. Eyring dedicated the Montpelier Idaho Temple on Oct. 18, 2026, marking the 225th operating temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The dedication occurred alongside the dedication of the Managua Nicaragua Temple and highlighted the spiritual role of temples in connecting families across generations.
The Kansas City Current defeated the Utah Royals 2-0 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at America First Field, with Haley Hopkins scoring twice to secure the road victory. The win allowed Kansas City to leapfrog Utah in the NWSL standings as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
A potential officiating error occurred at the end of the Notre Dame vs. BYU game, involving a possible remaining second on the clock. According to a October 17 report, social media posts suggested one second may have remained when the final pass fell incomplete.
The University of Utah football team secured a 27-24 road victory over Colorado at Folsom Field on Oct. 17, 2026, maintaining a perfect 6-0 record. Colorado, which fell to 2-4 with the loss, mounted a second-half comeback before a late Utah touchdown sealed the win.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — An 18-year-old man, Anthony Ray Turnbow, is being held without bail after allegedly swinging a machete at seven people returning from playing a neighborhood game of basketball, threatening to harm them, then robbing two of them and causing them minor injuries with the knife.
A multi-vehicle crash on the northbound I-15 on-ramp at 600 N resulted in a total closure of the northbound lanes on October 18, 2026. One person sustained life-threatening injuries after being ejected from a vehicle that rolled during the accident.
Tech University has received its first National Institutes of Health research grant, worth more than $1 million, creating more opportunities for student learning, workforce development and scientific discovery in the Southern Utah community. The $1,010,605 award will support a research project led by Dr.
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of two counts of aggravated robbery and seven counts of aggravated assault after allegedly chasing seven people with a machete and robbing two of them, according to a probable cause affidavit. The victims were walking back from playing basketball when Anthony Ray Turnbow approached them with a machete and threatened them, the affidavit said.
The No. 20 Houston football team is scheduled to play No. 11 Utah on Oct. 24 at 9:15 p.m. CT on ESPN, according to an announcement from the network and the Big 12 Conference on Sunday.
No. 11 Utah maintained an undefeated 6-0 season and secured the nation's longest active winning streak with a 27-24 victory over Colorado on Saturday night. The Buffaloes mounted a second-half comeback, but an illegal lateral on a late drive prevented a potential field goal attempt, allowing the Utes to escape Boulder with the win.
The 2026-27 US LBM Coaches Poll released on Oct. 18, 2026, shows Miami (FL) holding the top spot with a 6-0 record. BYU remains a top-three team at No. 3, while Utah sits at No. 9 following their undefeated start to the season.
Miami has ascended to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002. BYU has also reached its highest ranking since the 1984 national championship season following a victory over Notre Dame.
Miami reached the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 on October 18 after a historic week of upsets. The rankings saw significant shifts, including BYU rising to No. 2 and Ohio State moving to No. 3.
