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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

Stewart Elementary Announces October Kindness Theme and Upcoming Events

Stewart Elementary announced its October theme of kindness and shared several upcoming school events and deadlines in a report published October 2.

StatewideOriginally published October 2, 2026

A&E Oct. 1, 2026

Arts & Entertainment October 1, 2026 Good evening. On our minds today: The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town Utah. Plus, Rainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir. ’The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town UtahRainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir.

via arts.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Utah Today Oct. 2, 2026

President Dallin H. The background: President Oaks presided over the faith’s October 2025 general conference while not yet ordained as prophet. At that conference, he surprised members by announcing a slower pace of temple announcements, Amy Ortiz reported.

via utahtoday.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Sports Edition Oct. 2, 2026

Good morning. On our minds today: LJ Martin’s place in BYU history, what analytics say about Utah football’s offense so far and the Mammoth dominate their season opener. The key stat that has LJ Martin settling in among BYU’s ‘Super 6’What the analytics reveal about No.

via sportsedition.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Convergence Point will connect Utah research, talent and industry under one roof

Isabella Pedroza Oct 02, 2026 - 9 min read Draper, Utah — October 2, 2026 Angela Smith grew up in St. George with a fairly limited idea of what she could do with her career. She became a teacher, following a path similar to her mother, and taught for six years.

via techbuzznews.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Research Uncovers how Bacteria Fight Viruses

The discovery paves the way for a rapidly evolving therapy: viruses that can attack and kill dangerous bacteria while leaving human cells unharmed.

StatewideOctober 2, 2026

Utah’s housing market stabilizes slightly, but affordability barriers remain - @theU

Kem C. Gardner Institute Research finds high prices and borrowing costs continue to challenge buyers as Utah prepares for substantial housing demand.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Intermountain Healthcare Schedules BLS Skills Classes for November 2026

Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled two Heartcode Basic Life Support skills classes for November 2026 in Logan and Ogden. The training sessions, designed for healthcare professionals, focus on high-quality CPR and AED usage.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

NHL Executives Discuss Rising Skills and Salary Trends in 2026-27 Season Opening

NHL executives discussed early-season trends, including increased player skill levels and shifting salary landscapes, during a roundtable discussion. The discussion featured general managers from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, and Utah Mammoth.

StatewideOriginally published October 1, 2026

UDOT Releases Summer 2026 Innovation Review Focusing on Maintenance and Construction

UDOT released the first part of its Summer 2026 Innovation Review on October 2, 2026, highlighting 41 innovations received between June 1 and the end of August. This initial report focuses on advancements in maintenance, planning, preconstruction, and construction.

StatewideOriginally published October 1, 2026

Intermountain Healthcare Announces Upcoming Life-Saving Skills Classes in Utah and Idaho

Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled upcoming Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Skills Classes in Logan, Utah, and Burley, Idaho. These training sessions aim to equip participants with essential life-saving skills.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Wildfires Burn Over Half A Million Acres In Utah In 2026 | Basin Now

2026 was a rough wildfire year, as was feared due to the winter's low snowfall. Utah State University has shared a report on how this year ranks. The Beaver Canyon Fire started near Strawberry Reservoir in January, which at that time of year should have been buried under several feet of snow.

via basinnow.comStatewideOctober 1, 2026

Foxboro Elementary to join Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2

Foxboro Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2. The event aims to celebrate reading and lifelong learning alongside students in the Davis School District and across Utah.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Salt Lake City Finalizes FY27 Budget and Property Tax Rate

Salt Lake City has finalized its Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, which includes approved property tax rates and significant funding for capital improvement projects. The city's fiscal plan also addresses various utility rate increases and community development initiatives.

Salt Lake CityAugust 27, 2026

Salt Lake City Proposes Utility and Property Tax Increases

Salt Lake City has proposed a series of rate increases for utility services and property taxes as part of its fiscal year 2027 budget. The proposed changes would affect water, sewer, stormwater, street lighting, and curbside waste services for various residents and property owners.

Salt Lake CityAugust 27, 2026

Jodi Picoult to Headline Salt Lake Book Festival in October

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult is scheduled to appear at the Salt Lake Book Festival on Oct. 17, 2026, as part of the 29th annual Utah Humanities Book Festival. The event will feature a conversation with Picoult and a signed copy of her book, "Hollow Bones."

StatewideSalt Lake CityOriginally published August 27, 2026

Jennifer Gledhill's fitness ring data seized in search for National Guard husband's body, search warrant confirms

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah (ABC4) — A search warrant unsealed earlier this month indicates that Jennifer Gledhill may have been wearing a fitness ring that tracked her whereabouts the night of her husband's death. Gledhill is accused of killing her husband, Matthew Johnson and possibly burying him in the Great Salt Lake wetlands in September 2024.

via ABC 4Cottonwood HeightsAugust 27, 2026

Swig Expands National Footprint via Scalable Franchise Model

Swig, the Utah-based brand credited with inventing "dirty soda," continues to expand its national footprint through a scalable franchise model. The company currently operates over 170 locations across 17 states.

Cottonwood HeightsAugust 27, 2026

May 5, 2026 Meeting Recap

The Council received Mayor Mendenhall's recommended FY27 city budget, approved the honorary naming of Dolores Huerta Boulevard, held public hearings on several development and public space proposals, and more.

Cottonwood HeightsAugust 27, 2026

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