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Alt Press Fest returns for its 18th year

Stefene Russell Alt Press Fest 2025 Jeri Gravlin In January of 1977, the English zine Sideburns famously published diagrams of how to finger an A, E, and G on a guitar fretboard. This is a chord, this is another, this is a third, it explained at the time.

Caring for baby animals at zoos and aquariums

Staff members talk about the joys and challenges of rearing young otters, orangutans, tadpoles and more. Scott Renshaw Baby orangutan Weila Utah's Hogle Zoo At the risk of a scalding-hot take: Baby animals are cute. People love to see them when theyre born at zoos and aquariums, and those facilities know that little critters are a draw for patrons.

Utah Transit Authority Proposes First Fare Hike in 13 Years

The Utah Transit Authority is considering its first base fare increase in 13 years to address rising operational costs. The proposal suggests raising the base fare from $2.50 to $3 for several transit services.

Utah Transit Authority to Offer Free Rides September 18-20

The Utah Transit Authority is temporarily suspending fare collection across its entire system from September 18 to September 20, 2026. This initiative is part of a larger system upgrade involving the implementation of a new FrontRunner safety system.

October 14, 2026 - Utah Film Commission

SALT LAKE CITY (October 14, 2026) – Today, the Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development approval

Granite School District launches survey for future planning efforts

Granite School District has launched a community input survey to gather perspectives on potential programming changes, boundary adjustments, and school closures. The district is working with demographic consulting firm MGT to address declining student enrollment.

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Citizen’s watch group petitions UDOT to terminate contract with Flock LPR cameras

Clark Dice, director of communications, Utah Civic Compact speaks at a press conference held at the Capitol Oct. Dice is encouraging the public to get involved.

via Davis JournalStatewideOctober 13, 2026

WATCH: 2nd Congressional District Debate with Peter Crosby and Blake Moore

Democrat Peter Crosby and Republican Blake Moore. This will be the first general election since Utah adopted its new congressional map. House of Representatives. Check out UPR's Congressional District 2 Voter Guide. Watch the other debates below.

via Utah Public RadioStatewideOctober 13, 2026

4. Discussion and possible adoption of Council Meeting minutes from September 2, 2026. Agenda — October 14, 2026

Council Meeting Agenda 10/14/2026 7:00pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Opening Prayer. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Discussion and possible adoption of Council Meeting minutes from September 2, 2026. 5. Review and Possible Ratification of Larson & Co. Contract. 6. Town Disincorporation & C

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Arizona Picked to Repeat as Big 12 Champion in Preseason Poll

Arizona has been selected by league coaches to repeat as the Big 12 champion in the preseason poll. Motiejus Krivas of Arizona was named Preseason Player of the Year, while Paulius Murauskas of Arizona State and Tyran Stokes of Kansas received preseason newcomer and freshman honors, respectively.

StatewideOriginally published October 13, 2026

Bingham Research Center Receives Grant Funding For Continued Research

The USU Bingham Research Center distributed their quarterly report last week. Among the news shared was the announcement of grant funding recently received. Department of Energy for work on a University of Utah-led project to investigate potential carbon sequestration and reuse projects in the Uinta Basin.

via Basin NowStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Utah Hit Hard At The Pump; UPA President Offers Insight On Relief

Utah has been hit hardest at the pump and Utah Petroleum Association President Rikki Hrenko-Browning has shared some insight on efforts to bring relief. President Trump signed an Executive Order, Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel, intended to provide temporary relief from high diesel fuel prices.

via Basin NowStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Alerts & Conditions - Timpanogos Cave National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Alerts & Conditions

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Asher Cunningham earns Pac-12 and national Defensive Player of the Week honors

Utah State football linebacker Asher Cunningham has added two awards to his trophy case this week. The junior transfer from Elon was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. Then, on Tuesday morning, it was announced that he…

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Sanders Names Wilson as Buffs Starting QB for Utah Matchup

In a report published October 13, Deion Sanders announced that Isaac Wilson will start at quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes this Saturday night against No. 11 Utah at Folsom Field. The decision follows a bye week that had fueled speculation regarding freshman Kaneal Sweetwyne potentially taking the role.

StatewideOriginally published October 13, 2026

Signed-Board-AgendaOctober

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF JORDAN VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District will hold a regular Board meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Rep. Owens MATCH Act Passes Committee Markup with Unanimous Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously advanced Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act of 2026, H.R. 8183, during full committee markup, moving the legislation one step closer to a vote on the House floor. The MATCH Act brings the workforce into the 21st century by creating a modern, interoperable way to verify skills and connect talent to opportunity.

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

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