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Nearly half of healthcare's $1 trillion admin spending is waste, studies estimate

The U.S. spends roughly $1 trillion a year on healthcare administration. Think payments, insurance approvals, manual data entry and scheduling. Various studies estimate that almost half of that spending is waste. In the midst of this spending crisis is optimism in AI solutions.

Darryn Peterson cleared by Jazz after head issue

Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson has been cleared to play after being listed day-to-day with a head issue. The 19-year-old's upgrade on the injury report comes as the Jazz continue to manage several other players on the injury list.

Idaho State Basketball Opens Season Monday at Utah State

Idaho State men's basketball is scheduled to open its 2026-27 season on Monday, Nov. 2, against Utah State in Logan, Utah. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. MT at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Energy Fuels to Discuss Q3-2026 Earnings on Nov. 5

Energy Fuels Inc. will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to discuss third-quarter financial results. The company will release a press release containing financial results and other highlights prior to the scheduled call.

StatewideOctober 29, 2026

Real Salt Lake Secures Comeback Win at Austin to Move Above Playoff Line

Real Salt Lake secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, earning their third straight win and moving above the playoff line with 42 points. The victory marks the club's fourth consecutive unbeaten match and their first back-to-back road wins since April 2024.

StatewideOctober 29, 2026

USU Extension names new Executive Director for Ag and Natural Resources

After a national search, Utah State University Extension Vice President Justen Smith named JayDee Gunnell executive director of USU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. Gunnell is an Extension horticulture professor and brings 21 years of experience to the role.

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 29, 2026

Southern Utah Man Charged for Allegedly Receiving and Possessing Child Pornography

ST. GEORGE, Utah – A Southern Utah man appeared in federal court today for his initial appearance following a federal indictment alleging he committed multiple crimes after he allegedly received and possessed child pornography, otherwise known as child sex abuse material or “CSAM.”

StatewideOctober 29, 2026

Big 12 fines UCF $100,000 for fan behavior aimed at BYU, LDS Church

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier, center top, is sacked by Central Florida defensive lineman Thomas Collins, center bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 for fans' derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at last weekend’s football game against BYU.

via KUERStatewideOctober 28, 2026

Big 12 Fines UCF and Implements New Discriminatory Conduct Policy

The Big 12 Conference has issued a $100,000 fine to UCF following discriminatory chants directed at BYU during a football game. Additionally, the conference has implemented a new policy establishing escalating penalties for discriminatory conduct, including potential in-game competitive penalties.

StatewideOctober 28, 2026

Republican Candidates Moore and Grover Outline Campaign Priorities

Republican candidates Blake Moore and Keith Grover have shared their campaign priorities through recent surveys, focusing on economic affordability, individual liberty, and legislative leadership. Moore is seeking reelection to Utah's 2nd Congressional District, while Grover is campaigning for Senate District 23.

StatewideOctober 28, 2026

November 2026 special screenings

Rocky 50th anniversary; Filméxico festival; Utah Queer Film Festival; Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman and more. Scott Renshaw "Rocky" (1976)Amazon MGM Studios The Lost Boys: Just in case you haven’t gotten Halloween out of your system, you can rebound on the day after with a vampire classic.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 28, 2026

Utah ups the ante in Kalshi gambling fight with felony charges

Kalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour speaks during the Economic Club of New York luncheon, Oct. 27, 2026, in New York. Just days after the federal government sued Utah to stop its civil case against Kalshi, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown hit the prediction market website and co-founders Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara with criminal charges.

via KUERStatewideOctober 28, 2026

First Dam Tank, Water Line Project update: Canyon Road paving scheduled

Crews working on the First Dam Tank and Water Line Project are preparing to pave sections of Canyon Road beginning next week as construction continues along 300 North. Thank you for reading Already a subscriber? Login here × Enjoying the read?

via Herald JournalStatewideOctober 28, 2026
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