Platform Accounting Group Secures $355 Million in Growth Financing
Platform Accounting Group secured $355 million in growth financing led by Treville Capital Group to accelerate its national acquisition strategy and technological investments. The financing, which includes participation from several institutional investors, follows a history of over 65 acquisitions by the Holladay, Utah-based firm.
StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 30, 2026
Utah Correctional Facilities End Lockdowns Following Staff Assault Investigation
The Utah Department of Corrections has ended partial lockdowns at the Utah State Correctional Facility and the Central Utah Correctional Facility, restoring normal operations following an investigation into a violent assault on a correctional officer.
StatewideCenterfieldOctober 30, 2026
My ancestors fought for freedom. I walked out of class to exercise mine.
For the 250th anniversary of the United States, we asked Utah teens to share their thoughts about where the country has been and where it's headed. We picked winners from each of Utah's 29 counties.
via Davis JournalStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Texas Tech to split QB snaps between Castellanos and Hammond
Texas Tech plans to implement an unorthodox quarterback system involving Thomas Castellanos and Will Hammond following a loss to Cincinnati. The adjustment is expected to occur during the upcoming matchup against Arizona.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Colorado, Utah and Nevada among the best states to find employment, according to study
A study analyzing 34 key indicators reveals the ranking of states with the best opportunities to find employment. Here is what you need to know. Colorado, Utah and Nevada are among the best-positioned states when it comes to searching for and finding employment in U.S. territory, according to a study by the financial firm Wallet Hub.
via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Heavy rains: risk of flooding and snow in the mountains increases
Tropical moisture will cause storms and heavy rains this Friday. On Sunday, another system will arrive that could leave up to 2 inches of rain and snow in the mountains. According to the National Weather Service, tropical moisture will begin entering the region this Friday, favoring the development of scattered rain and storms.
via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Dino Nation roars to 90,500 votes as contest comes to an end
CARBON — Over the past several months, the color pink has been impossible to miss throughout Carbon County. From showing support for breast cancer awareness to rallying behind Carbon High School, the community has once again demonstrated what it means to come together for a cause bigger than any one person.
via ETV NewsStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Storms Ease Drought Across Colorado River Basin States
Heavy precipitation has provided drought relief across several Colorado River Basin states, according to a October 30 report. While storms brought moisture to the West, long-term moisture shortages continue to persist across much of the region.
StatewideOriginally published October 30, 2026
Big 12 Fines UCF $100,000 for Chants Aimed at BYU and Church
The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 following derogatory chants directed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a football game against BYU. The league also announced a new conference-wide policy regarding consequences for discriminatory conduct.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Pamela Atkinson, Utah’s champion for the homeless, remembered as ‘larger than life’
News Story In a church full of people who came to honor Pamela Atkinson’s memory at her funeral Friday — a crowd that included Utah Gov. Atkinson, he said, invited then-Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt to come with the Volunteers of America’s outreach team to check in on people experiencing homelessness.
via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Bryant Discusses Healthcare Boom and AI Trends in Mountain West
Layton Construction Executive Vice President Cris Bryant discussed construction trends and growth across the Mountain West and Southwest in a report published October 30. Bryant highlighted healthcare expansion, technological advancements like AI, and modular construction as key drivers in the region.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
One in Four Americans Have Exaggerated or Made Up Symptoms to Try to Get Antibiotics
The survey of nearly 1,000 people nationwide indicates an urgent need for better communication between doctors and patients.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
1,035 Wild Horses Captured in Wyoming; Utah Roundups Scheduled for Nov. 2
According to an October 30 report from Return to Freedom, the Bureau of Land Management recently completed a helicopter roundup in Wyoming's Red Desert that resulted in the capture of 1,035 wild horses. The agency is also scheduled to begin roundups in Utah starting Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
StatewideOriginally published October 30, 2026
Salt Lake Blank USU-Eastern to Reach Region 18 Final
The No. 1 Salt Lake Community College Bruins defeated the No. 4 USU-Eastern Eagles 2-0 in the Scenic West Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to advance to the Region 18 Championship.
StatewideSt. GeorgeOctober 30, 2026
Utah State football vs Colorado State: How to Watch, Availability Report & 3 Keys to the Game
Utah State football will host Colorado State on Saturday afternoon. Here is all the necessary info to prepare you for the Aggies' next foray into Pac-12 play. You can also check out more detailed previews elsewhere on Cache Valley Daily…
via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 30, 2026
No. 19 Utah State Eastern falls in SWAC tournament to end season
The No. 19 Utah State Eastern men's soccer team ended its 2026 season on Thursday with a 1-0 loss to No. 2-seeded North Idaho College in the Scenic West Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
No. 16 Women’s Soccer’s season ends in Scenic West tournament
Game Recap: Women’s Soccer | 10/29/2026 6:34:00 PM | Jose Briseno – Assistant SID The No. 16 Utah State Eastern women’s soccer team saw its 2026 season come to an end Thursday with a 2-0 loss to No. 1-seeded Salt Lake Community College in the Scenic West Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals. The Eagles entered the postseason as the tournament’s No. 4 seed […]
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via ETV NewsStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Utah's Platform Accounting Group Secures $355 Million in Growth Financing, Including $85 Million Equity Sale Confirmed in an SEC Filing
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
✅ Holladay, Utah-headquartered Platform Accounting Group (PAG) announced this month the closing of $355 million in strategic growth financing (a funding led by Treville Capital Group), monies designed to support additional acquisitions, technology investments, and nationwide expansion.
✅ A separate U.S.
via Utah Money WatchStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Pac-12 Cross Country Championship Scheduled for Friday in Boise
The 2026 Pac-12 Cross Country Championship is scheduled to take place in Boise, Idaho. The event will be hosted by Boise State at the Warm Springs Golf Course.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Pac-12 Cross Country Championship Held Friday in Boise
The 2026 Pac-12 Cross Country Championship is being held on Friday, Oct. 30, at Warm Springs Golf Course in Boise, Idaho. This event marks the first championship for the conference since its summer relaunch.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Boise State to Host First Pac-12 Cross Country Championships Oct. 30
Boise State cross country will host the first Pac-12 Cross Country Championships on Friday, Oct. 30, at Warm Springs Golf Course. This event marks the first championship trophy being awarded in the new Pac-12 era.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
MLS Unveils 2027 Sprint Season Schedule
Major League Soccer has unveiled the 2027 Sprint Season schedule, a 14-game intra-conference tournament designed to facilitate the league's transition to a summer-to-spring calendar. Real Salt Lake will begin its 23rd season on February 21 with a road match against the Seattle Sounders FC.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
MLS to Adopt Summer-to-Spring Season Format Starting in 2027
Major League Soccer will transition to a summer-to-spring season format beginning in the summer of 2027, a move designed to align the league with other major international soccer leagues. The transition begins with a 2027 Sprint Season held from mid-February through May, featuring 14 regular-season matches per club.
StatewideOriginally published October 30, 2026
A Conversation with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson
After the 2020 election, Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson opposed Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the results. It made her a target. The threats were serious enough that the state put her under protection for more than two years. Today, she describes herself as a “heretic” in her own party.
via KUERStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Kilby Block Party Unveils 2027 Lineup With Deftones and The Strokes
The Kilby Block Party has announced the first phase of its 2027 lineup, which includes headliners Deftones and The Strokes. The three-day festival is scheduled to take place at the Utah State Fairpark from May 14 through May 16.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Luisa Moala Named Flag Bearer for Youth Olympic Games in Dakar
USA Rugby Sevens prospect Luisa Moala has been named as a flag bearer for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Moala will lead a group of young athletes during the Opening Ceremony alongside co-captain Abigail McGettigan.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Falcon senior to compete for USA in Youth Olympics
Skyridge High School senior Lavinia "Lavi" Lomu is a member of the USA Women's U18s Sevens squad that will represent Team USA at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal this next week. Rugby Sevens will be one of the 12 sports that feature on the Games program November 1st and 2nd.
via Lehi Free PressStatewideOctober 30, 2026