Bear Bachmeier threw a go-ahead touchdown pass with 1:47 left and then No. 8 BYU stopped No. 2 Notre Dame at the goal line to preserve a riveting 28-24 victory Saturday night.
The No. 11 Utah Utes continued their undefeated 5-0 season during a high-stakes matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The game, held at Folsom Field, featured a dominant Utah offense and a defense that has remained a top-tier force in the Big 12.
According to a report published October 17, the 2026 NWSL standings through October 16 show Gotham FC leading the race for the NWSL Shield. The Utah Royals sit in fourth place as the season approaches its November 1 conclusion.
Hundreds of people showed up at the Utah State Capitol Saturday afternoon and marched to the ballot box to vote. It was all part of a nationwide 'No Kings' rally effort.
According to an Associated Press report published October 17, 2026, several high-profile matchups are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, including No. 11 Utah playing at Colorado.
UTAH COUNTY, Oct. 17, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A paraglider went down on the west side of Mount Timpanogos Saturday morning, and was airlifted to safety. A witness reported seeing the man getting up under his own power, trying to hike back up the mountain, Sgt.
The Utah Jazz have claimed center-forward Tony Bradley off waivers, according to a report by ESPN's Shams Charania published October 17. Bradley joins the Jazz to provide depth at the center position while starter Jusuf Nurkić remains sidelined with an injury.
The Utah Jazz have claimed veteran center Tony Bradley off waivers, according to a report published October 17. Bradley, who previously played three seasons with Utah, joins the roster following his release from the New York Knicks.
An 83-year-old man died and a passenger was hospitalized following a collision between a semi-truck and a side-by-side vehicle on US Highway 6 in Carbon County. The incident occurred near Spring Glen on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, resulting in significant traffic delays and lane closures.
An 83-year-old male died on Oct. 16, 2026, after his side-by-side collided with a semi-truck on US Highway 6 near Spring Glen. The driver of the side-by-side was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger was hospitalized in stable condition.
This Saturday, Oct. 17, marks the 10th anniversary of the annual White Mesa spiritual walk in Utah. But on the African island nation of Madagascar, the freedom to peacefully assemble against the White Mesa Mill's owner, Energy Fuels, isn't guaranteed.
North Idaho College rallied to defeat Snow in a five-set Scenic West Athletic Conference match on Friday. The two teams are scheduled to meet again today, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m.
Dressed as Spider-Man, Brigham Young University student Carter Smith missed his first field goal attempt Saturday morning but connected on his second, winning $3 million during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast ahead of the Cougars' matchup against Notre Dame. Smith made the 33-yard kick on the lawn at Heritage Halls, sending the surrounding crowd of BYU students into celebration.
Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero has placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 as Typhoon Champi approaches. Residents are advised to remain indoors in secured, concrete-reinforced shelters as Category 3 typhoon force conditions are expected.
Volleyball from Friday SWAC COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho—Brynlie Cornia netted 16 kills and the North Idaho Cardinals upset No. 17 Snow 3-2 Friday in SWAC women's volleyball play. Aleah McDaniel's 14 kills lead the Badgers in the loss. The Cardinals overpowered the Badgers 25-19, 8-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12.
Antelope Island State Park will host its 40th annual Bison Roundup and Roundup Rendezvous on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The event includes festivities and a public observation of herd maintenance activities.
Utah will experience sunny weather through the weekend before showers and rain move into the region starting next week. Forecasts indicate precipitation chances increasing significantly by next Tuesday and Wednesday across much of the state.
WSU football vs. Idaho State, 1 p.m. at Stewart Stadium, free for WSU students and employees, general admission starting at $12. Purchase tickets on the Weber State ticket website.
The Utah State Eastern women's soccer team secured a 4-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College on Thursday, marking the team's fifth shutout win of the season. The win moved the Eagles to an 8-5-2 overall record and a 6-3-2 record in Scenic West Athletic Conference play.
The Eagles hosted the Spartans for the second meeting between the teams this season. Eastern won the first matchup 2-0, and Thursday’s contest marked the Eagles’ first home match since Sept. Eastern wasted little time getting on the scoreboard.
The match marked Eastern's first home contest in nearly a month and the second meeting between the Eagles and Spartans this season. Eastern won the first matchup 4-1 in Rangely, Colorado. The Eagles controlled the opening half, recording 13 shots and scoring twice.
Temperatures will warm slightly through the weekend. Sunny weather will continue across northern Utah. Southern Utah will see a few more clouds, with a stray shower possible over the mountains Sunday. A bigger change arrives Tuesday as another storm system moves into the region.
A new winter forecast from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts a warmer and wetter season for much of the United States, driven by a very strong El Niño. Forecasters expect unusual warmth across the northern tier of the country and increased storminess across the southern tier, though specific snow totals remain difficult to predict.
Utah Valley University men's basketball has been picked fifth and women's basketball sixth in the Big West preseason coaches' poll. The Wolverines enter their inaugural season in the conference following a successful final year in the Western Athletic Conference.
The BYU men's basketball team secured a 72-61 exhibition victory against Nebraska at the Marriott Center on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. A strong second half featuring improved shooting and ball movement helped the Cougars overcome a halftime deficit.
No. 22 BYU upset previously unbeaten No. 8 Texas Tech 3-2 at South Field on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Senior Mattyn Summers-Oviatt recorded her first career brace to help lead the Cougars to their second consecutive come-from-behind victory against the Red Raiders.
Grand Canyon National Park is considering changes that could transform the North Rim experience. They’re looking at the area as a blank slate after 150,000 acres, including over 70,000 acres in the park, burned in July 2025 during the Dragon Bravo fire.
In a report published October 16, college football Week 7 is described as having a loaded schedule featuring two top-10 matchups. The slate includes significant contests for the SEC and the Big 12, including a prime-time showdown in Provo.
A Salt Lake City judge has dismissed a lawsuit related to the 2024 death of Kyler Efinger, who died after entering an aircraft engine at the Salt Lake City International Airport. The incident occurred on Jan. 1, 2024, when the Park City resident was found unconscious in a wing-mounted engine during deicing operations.
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The Clark County coroner's office identified the man found in a barrel at Lake Mead in 2022 as Edward "Buddy" Lelburian Jackson. Jackson, who was believed to be in his 50s, had ties to Arkansas, California, and Utah.
Two biology majors from the University of Utah are developing ForgeMetrics, an AI-driven predictive maintenance platform designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturers avoid costly machine failures. The startup aims to provide affordable technology to businesses that lack dedicated maintenance staff.
A man who previously pleaded guilty to faking a murder plot to make it seem as though his wife was trying to kill him has now been sentenced. Robert Quentin Sprague pleaded guilty to identity fraud, forgery, retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant, and tampering with evidence in September.
Organizers across hundreds of advocacy groups will pull together thousands of events nationwide Saturday to encourage early voting in this year’s midterm elections. Voting is already underway in dozens of states, and roughly 5.1 million ballots – both in-person and mail – have been cast, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab.
House and Senate. Adding to the trend, the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, an elections forecaster, shifted 11 additional House races in the direction of Democrats on Friday — in congressional districts in Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio and South Carolina.
EUCCU employees welcomed families to the pumpkin patch, where attendees could pick out the perfect pumpkin, play carnival games, and enjoy candy, treats, and prizes. The festival was made even more special thanks to the support of local volunteers.
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Happy Friday, Utah! A ridge of high pressure builds into Utah, bringing more sunshine and seasonal temperatures for the weekend. Our Friday afternoon will feature sunny skies statewide and seasonal temperatures. Weekend outlook The nice weather pattern will stick around into the first half of our weekend for all the local football games and music festivals that will be taking place.
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest will begin prescribed fire operations on Oct. 18, 2026, across several areas including Millcreek, Lambs, and Parleys canyons. These controlled burns aim to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations and improve watershed health, following long-term efforts to mitigate wildfire risks in the region.
