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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Utah Ends 98-Year Federal Land Dispute With a $60 Million Settlement, But it Retains Mineral Rights in the Process
✅ Congress considered settling the same dispute for $15 million in 2002 under a proposal that also contemplated Utah relinquishing its mineral interests. ✅ The $60 million will be paid in four installments over 26 months, with the first payment expected within weeks.
Utah Establishes New Government Records Office Under New Director
The Utah Archives & Records Service has introduced a new Government Records Office led by Director Lonny Pehrson to manage statewide records appeals and training. The agency also clarified that government social media content constitutes permanent government records requiring preservation.
SITLA OKs geothermal leases on 32,000 acres in Juab, Millard
Editor’s Note: This was initially published in the August 26, 2026 edition. Some information may be outdated. Utah’s Trust Lands Administration approved two, 10-year geothermal exploration leases in Millard and Juab counties last week covering more than 32,000 acres.
Delta City Council Meeting Agenda Released
An agenda for a Delta City Council regular meeting was posted to the city's website. The meeting included items regarding community presentations and housing requests.
Delta man facing animal abuse charges, allegedly used dog for sexual gratification
DELTA, Utah (ABC4) — A Millard County man is facing animal abuse charges for allegedly using a dog for sexual gratification. According to the Millard County Sheriff's office, Zachary Tucker Young, 38, is facing charges for torturing a companion animal, distributing obscene animal abuse material and possessing controlled substances—all third degree felonies.
Delta City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Water Master Plan
Delta City Council scheduled a public hearing for September 16, 2026, to discuss the city's Water Master Plan. The meeting will take place at the Delta City Municipal Complex.
Delta City Council Releases Revised Meeting Agenda
The Delta City Council has released a revised agenda for its upcoming regular meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Delta City Council to Hold Work Meeting September 2
Delta City Council has scheduled a work meeting for September 2, 2026. The meeting will address a service water agreement or memorandum of understanding.
Delta City Council Meeting Scheduled for September 2
The Delta City Council has scheduled a regular meeting for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Delta City Municipal Complex Council Chambers.
Carol Pauline Wood Broderick
September 5, 1942 ~ August 20, 2026 Carol Pauline Wood Broderick, age 83, passed away on August 20, 2026 in Delta, Utah. She was born on September 5, 1942 in Downey, California to Francis Byrd and June Eliza Beagley Wood. She grew up in Los Angeles County in Southern California with her younger brother, Gary.
Kayle George Stephenson
September 12, 1949 ~ August 24, 2026 Kayle George Stephenson, 76, of Holden, Utah, passed away at his home on August 24, 2026. Kayle was born September 12, 1949, in Fillmore, Utah, to George Bennett Stephenson and Rhea Dean Robinson Stephenson.
Russell Marion Henrie
April 1, 1970 ~ Aug. 27, 2026 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Russell Marion Henrie, age 56, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born April 1, 1970, in Delta, Utah, to Richard Ross Henrie and Marsha Westwood Henrie.
MCSO detectives target Delta home with multiple search warrants, multiple arrests
Editor's Note: This was initially published in the August 19, 2026 edition. Some information may be outdated. Millard County law enforcement authorities targeted a Delta City property and its owner over the past few weeks, executing multiple search warrants and making several arrests.
AG Campbell Reaches Landmark Settlement With Meta That Requires Design Changes To Protect Massachusetts Young People From Social Media Harms
Multistate Agreement Requires Meta to Make Significant Changes to its Products and Practices and Provides At Least $366 Million to Massachusetts