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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Kouri Richins' attorney has withdrawn from a fraud case following allegations of potential conflicts of interest.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.

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.

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.

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.

Audi overturns on I-15 and driver ends up in critical condition

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.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Remembering Lauren McCluskey: Her impact lives on at University of Utah

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.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Families share stories of teens who lost their lives on Utah roads

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 […]

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Utah food bank prepares for holiday drive as food insecurity rises

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.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 19, 2026

BYU men's basketball ranked No. 25 in AP preseason poll

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.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

BYU Rises to No. 2 After Massive 28-24 Win Over Notre Dame

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.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Dan Bryant Takes the Wheel as the Tri County Bookmobile Librarian

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 ...

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Suspicious White Powder and Threatening Letters Intercepted Bound for Henderson Office

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.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

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

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.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 19, 2026

President Henry B. Eyring- Is Not This The Fast That I Have Chosen?

Toggle navigation LISTEN LIVE Home / Sunday Forum / President Henry B. Eyring- Is Not This The Fast That I Have Chosen? OCTOBER 19, 2026 /SUNDAY FORUM President Henry B. Eyring- Is Not This The Fast That I Have Chosen? Audio Player 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

via Mid-Utah RadioStatewideOctober 19, 2026

President Russell M. Nelson- The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again

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via Mid-Utah RadioStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland- Terror, Triumph, And A Wedding Feast

Toggle navigation LISTEN LIVE Home / Conference Reports / Elder Jeffrey R. Holland- Terror, Triumph, And A Wedding Feast OCTOBER 19, 2026 /CONFERENCE REPORTS Elder Jeffrey R. Holland- Terror, Triumph, And A Wedding Feast Audio Player 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

via Mid-Utah RadioStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Victim hospitalized, suspect at large after gun fired in Rose Park neighborhood

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.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Utah Forecast Predicts Mild Monday Before Wet Week

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.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Board Study Session and Meeting Scheduled for October 20, 2026

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.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

President Eyring Dedicates Church's 225th Temple in Montpelier Idaho

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.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Hopkins Scores Twice as Kansas City Defeats Utah Royals

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.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

Utah Defeats Colorado 27-24 to Maintain Undefeated Season

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.

StatewideLoganOctober 18, 2026

SLCPD: Machete-wielding teen charged with aggravated robbery, assault of 7 people returning from playing basketball

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.

via Gephardt DailyStatewideOctober 18, 2026

Multi-Vehicle Crash on Northbound I-15 Leaves One Critically Injured

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.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

18-year-old accused of chasing seven people with machete, robbing two

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.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 18, 2026

Houston and Utah Scheduled to Meet Oct. 24 on ESPN

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.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

No. 11 Utah Defeats Colorado to Maintain Undefeated Season

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.

StatewideBoulderOctober 18, 2026

Miami Leads Coaches Poll as BYU Rises to No. 3

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.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

Miami Claims No. 1 in AP Top 25 as BYU Hits No. 2

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.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

Miami Takes No. 1 in AP Top 25 Following Historic Week of Upsets

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.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

No. 8 BYU Upsets No. 2 Notre Dame in Historic Win

No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium, marking one of the most significant victories in program history. Sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier recorded three touchdowns, including a receiving touchdown on a double pass, while the Cougars' defense secured the win with a final defensive stop.

StatewideProvoOctober 18, 2026

Dampier Throws Three TDs as No. 11 Utah Wins 27-24

No. 11 Utah improved to a perfect 6-0 on Oct. 17, 2026, after defeating Colorado 27-24 in Boulder. Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes to secure the victory against a surging Buffaloes offense.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

Markkanen Scores 19 in Preseason Win as Jazz Prepare for New Chapter

Lauri Markkanen continues to drive the Utah Jazz offense, recently scoring 19 points in a preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. As the team prepares for the 2026-27 season, Markkanen remains a cornerstone of the franchise following a multiyear extension signed in 2024.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 18, 2026

B/R Top 25 Rankings Shift Following Week 7 Chaos

In a report published October 17, B/R experts released updated Top 25 college football rankings following a chaotic Week 7. Several top-ranked teams suffered losses, leading to significant movement across the national rankings.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

Top Ranked Teams Face Losses in AP Top 25 Update

In a report published October 18, several top-ranked college football teams faced losses, including No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame. The AP Top 25 saw significant movement as BYU and Auburn secured victories over ranked opponents.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

Men's Soccer Wins Third Straight with 4-0 Victory Over CNCC

The Utah State Eastern men's soccer team defeated Colorado Northwestern Community College 4-0 on Thursday, marking their third consecutive win and eighth shutout of the season. The victory places the Eagles in sole possession of third place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference standings.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

No. 11 Utah defeats Colorado Buffaloes 27-24

The Colorado Buffaloes' attempt to upset No. 11 Utah ended in a 27-24 defeat. The loss was marked by significant penalties and a decisive interception by Utah.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

Dampier throws 3 TD passes as No. 11 Utah defeats Colorado 27-24

No. 11 Utah secured a 27-24 victory over Colorado in a game that concluded early Sunday, improving their record to 6-0. Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes to lead the Utes through a late rally by the Buffaloes.

StatewideOctober 18, 2026

McDavid Records Five Points as Oilers Defeat Mammoth 6-2

Connor McDavid recorded five points in a 6-2 Edmonton Oilers victory over the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The loss ended Utah's three-game winning streak and marked the Oilers' sixth win in seven games.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 18, 2026
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