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Antelope Island Opens New Visitor Center and Theater

Syracuse, Utah — The new Antelope Island State Park Visitor Center and Theater are open!  “We are thrilled to welcome everyone to the new Antelope Island Visitor Center and Theater,” Utah State Parks Director Scott Strong said. “We invite visitors to stop by and learn more about this incredible park in this state-of-the-art building.” Visitor and Learning Center The Antelope ...

Isaiah Rashad @ The Complex 09.23.2026 - SLUG Magazine

5, 2026 Concert Like most fans of his, I think I was introduced to my first Isaiah Rashad song at the end of my ninth grade year in 2021. This song was Lay Wit Ya (feat. Duke Deuce),, the lead single of his third project and second studio album, The House Is Burning (THIB).

Utah Faces Unseasonable Warmth and Tuesday Storm Risks

Utah is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures today, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, with highs expected to run roughly 10 degrees above average. A storm system is forecasted to bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to the higher terrain on Tuesday, followed by a return to mild conditions mid-week and cooler, wetter weather by the weekend.

StatewideOctober 5, 2026

Trump admin voting gamesmanship keeps her up at night, says Lt. Gov. Henderson

Editor's note: This story is part of We Vote Utah, a partnership between KUER, PBS Utah and Utah News Dispatch to cover Utah's 2026 midterm elections. Utah Lt. Gov. Department of Justice. Postal Service processes mail-in ballots. Henderson has also heavily criticized Sen.

via KUERStatewideOctober 5, 2026

Player Safety Reviews Will Cuylle's Hit on Dylan Guenther

Player Safety is reviewing a hit by Will Cuylle on Dylan Guenther during the Rangers' 4-2 victory over Utah. The incident occurred during the game, prompting frustration from the Utah bench.

StatewideOctober 5, 2026

Alpine School District Students Join Statewide Read-a-Thon on October 2

Alpine School District students participated in a statewide Read-a-Thon on October 2, 2026, joining more than 275,000 Utahns in a literacy initiative. The event included activities at the State Capitol and various district schools to encourage reading habits.

StatewideOctober 5, 2026

Utah Transit Authority Suspended Fares for Three Days in September 2026

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) implemented a three-day fare suspension from September 18 to September 20, 2026. This initiative was part of a larger system upgrade involving the implementation of a new FrontRunner safety system.

StatewideOctober 5, 2026

Mozingo Scores Late Equalizer for Utah Royals in 1-1 Draw

Utah Royals FC secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Racing Louisville FC on Oct. 3, 2026, thanks to a last-minute equalizer by Brecken Mozingo. The result marks Utah's first tie since May 30 and the first time Louisville has failed to win in their series history.

StatewideOctober 3, 2026

UVU Cross Country Sweeps SUU Color Country Invitational

Utah Valley University achieved a dual victory at the SUU Color Country Invitational on Oct. 3, 2026, with both the men's and women's cross country teams securing first place. The women's team earned its sixth consecutive title, while the men's team secured its third straight win at the event.

StatewideOctober 3, 2026

Nat’l Weather Service confirms Utah’s Sept. 18 tornado traveled nearly 6 miles, peaked at 120mph

DAVIS COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 3, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a suspected tornado that hit Davis County on Sept. 18 met the EF2 qualifications, and traveled at nearly six miles, with winds peaking at 120 mph.

via gephardtdaily.comStatewideOctober 3, 2026

Firefighters face long-term risks ‘we can’t ignore anymore.’ Can Congress respond?

Mountain West News Bureau A regional public media collaboration serving the Rocky Mountain States of Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. ’ Can Congress respond? Wildland firefighters face serious long-term health risks, and new federal legislation seeks to address them.

via KUERStatewideOctober 3, 2026

Mortensen leads No. 18 BYU to victory over Kansas State

Elli Mortensen recorded a career-high 19 kills to lead No. 18 BYU to a 3-1 victory over Kansas State on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara defeated Utah Valley 3-0 in a match held at Lockhart Arena.

StatewideOctober 3, 2026

Colloquy on Ukraine

United States Senate Floor Colloquy on Ukraine Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Alan Armstrong (R-OK) September 30, 2026 Senator Tillis: Mr.

StatewideOctober 3, 2026

Antelope Island State Park celebrates expanded visitor center grand opening

Antelope Island State Park hosted a grand opening on October 2, 2026, for its newly expanded visitor center. The facility expansion aims to provide a better experience for the park's approximately one million annual visitors.

StatewideOctober 3, 2026

U of U to Startup Partners: "We Are Open for Business"

Mark Tullis Oct 02, 2026 - 10 min read Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, Senior Director for Venture Development, University of Utah Technology Licensing Office, with her U of U colleagues at the April 2026 U Startup Launchpad event. For Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, Senior Director for Venture Development in the University of Utah's Technology Licensing Office, closing that gap is the job.

via techbuzznews.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

USBE Seeks Utah Beef and Tree Fruit Producers for School Contracts

The Utah State Board of Education has opened a Request for Proposals for Local Food for Schools Cooperative Contracts to recruit Utah beef and tree fruit producers. This initiative aims to create approved vendors for school meal programs serving over 660,000 students across the state.

StatewideOctober 2, 2026

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The DATA CENTER COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT of 2026 Emerging technologies that Americans increasingly rely on every day-from artificial intelligence to cloud computing-depend on data centers and the infrastructure that supports them.

StatewideOctober 2, 2026

Afternoon Edition Oct. 1, 2026

Afternoon Edition October 1, 2026 Good afternoon. On our minds today: New polls show how voters feel about midterm elections Why Utahns might see their electricity bills drop What the analytics reveal about No. SNAP benefits look different starting now.

via afternoon.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Cougar Insiders Sept. 29, 2026

Cougar Insiders September 29, 2026 BYU can’t underestimate what awaits on trip to TCU against FrogsNo. 10 BYU jumps back into Big 12 action this week, when there are five in-conference battles going on that are key in the standings. “It’s a conference game and it’s BYU,” said Poppinga, and TCU will be ready, hungry and prepared by veteran head coach Sonny Dykes.

via cougars.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

ChurchBeat Sept. 30, 2026

Youd like Lincoln. He is 12 now. The seventh grader passes the sacrament each Sunday as a deacon in the priesthood of the Grand Blanc Ward. But a year ago this week, he ran out of the chapel with his parents and sisters after the attack began.

via churchbeat.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Michael Haviken to Lead Roads Breakout Session During Budget Open House

Michael Haviken is a staff member for the Town of Bluff who, as of the May 19, 2026, Your Town Budget at Work Open House agenda, was listed as staff for the event. According to the May 12, 2026, Bluff Town Council Work Session agenda, Haviken was scheduled to lead a breakout session regarding the Class C Roads Department during the Your Town Budget at Work Open House. This session was intended to allow the public to ask questions, seek more information, or provide suggestions regarding town roads. The Open House event, which took place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm MDT, was held at the Bluff Community Center Building located at 190 N 3rd E Street, Bluff, UT 84512. According to the May 12, 2026, Bluff Town Council Work Session agenda, the council's discussion during that work session included the plan for various councilmember-led breakout sessions. These sessions were designed to address specific municipal topics, such as Emergency Services, the Bluff Rural Innovation and Civic Center Renovation Project, the Secondary Water Project, the Class C Roads Department, Dark Sky and Business Collaboration Efforts, and the General Budget. While the May 12, 2026, agenda notes that Spencer Wade was also associated with the Class C Roads Department breakout session, the May 19, 2026, Open House agenda specifically lists Michael Haviken as part of the staff for the event. Residents encounter the work of the town staff through various public forums and official documents. For example, the Town of Bluff holds regular Town Council Meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM, and Town Council Work Sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM. The town provides public access to agendas, approved minutes, and audio recordings of meetings through the Utah Public Notice Website and the town's YouTube channel. Additionally, the town maintains a public comment process where residents can submit comments on various topics, such as the FY2027 Budget or proposed property tax increases. As of the Town of Bluff website's public comment section, residents have submitted comments regarding many different issues, including the Sign Ordinance, the 6th West Alley, and the Fire Mesa Kitchen. The town also issues various resolutions, such as Resolution 106, which was a resolution adopting the budget for the Town of Bluff for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. These documents and public sessions represent the primary ways residents interact with the municipal government and its staff members like Haviken.

BluffSeptember 5, 2026

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