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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.

Carbon High School hosted FAFSA assistance event October 12

Carbon High School hosted a FAFSA assistance event on October 12. Employees from the Utah State University financial aid office were available to help seniors and parents complete the application.

Request for Bids – Waste Collection Services

Carbon County is accepting sealed bids for two separate exclusive contracts for the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste, each beginning January 1, 2027. Bidders may bid on one or both contracts, but must submit a separate sealed bid for each and must be able to begin service on that date.

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

Why authorities are asking to report hate crimes in Utah

According to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, between January 2021 and April 2026, the period for which the most recent data is available, 694 hate crimes have been charged. Hate Crime Awareness Week is held every year in October and calls for “Seven Days of Local Civic Action to stop hate that represents a great threat."

via telemundoutah.comStatewideOctober 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 davisjournal.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Security volunteer ordered to stand trial in accidental shooting of Utah No Kings protester

Prosecutors say Matthew Scott Alder, 43, of Murray, was aiming at a man carrying a rifle when he mistakenly shot Arthur "Afa" Ah Loo at the demonstration last year. First responders tend to a man injured in a shooting at the No Kings protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 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 upr.orgStatewideOctober 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

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 basinnow.comStatewideOctober 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 basinnow.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

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

Alerts & Conditions

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Trevor Lee's seat will remain vacant, Stevenson to finish out term as commissioner

Lee has represented House District 16 in Davis County since January 2023. He has been charged with communications fraud, mortgage fraud, forgery and possession of a forgery device. He has been ordered to appear in Third District Court Oct. (Courtesy/State House) FARMINGTON—Although the final decision won’t be made until after the Nov.

via davisjournal.comStatewideOctober 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 cachevalleydaily.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Utah State Football's Asher Cunningham Named Walter Camp Foundation Defensive Player of the Week

LOGAN, Utah—Tuesday, Utah State junior linebacker Asher Cunningham was named as the Walter Camp Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week following his contributions to the Aggies' 17-16 win over Washington State last Friday. The native of Asheville, N.C.

via midutahradio.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Great Salt Lake tracker returns as the lake falls below 30% full • Utah News Dispatch

Brief The Great Salt Lake is now below 30% of its natural volume, and a billboard along the Wasatch Front is back to remind Utahns just how much the lake has declined. The Great Salt Lake Tracker, launched by Grow the Flow in 2025, is back on Utah roadways.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Tragedy at Six Flags: police confirm man who died was ejected from roller coaster

Theme park visitors said they saw the man being thrown from the roller coaster and falling to the ground, which led the operator to temporarily close nine similar attractions across the country. AUSTELL, Georgia — The man who died after being thrown from a roller coaster at a Georgia Six Flags struck other visitors before falling to the ground, police reported Tuesday.

via telemundoutah.comStatewideOctober 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

A quick Utah voters guide to the 2026 election

Ballots are in the mail, Utah voters! 📅 First, a few important dates: Oct. 13 — Ballots are mailed Oct. 20 — In-person early voting period begins (contact your county clerk for specifics) Oct. ) to receive a mail ballot Oct. ) Nov. 3 — Election Day.

via KUERStatewideOctober 13, 2026

The Co-Founders of Utah's Largest Long-Term Care Firm have Now Led the Largest-Ever BYU Athletics Financial Commitment After Selling Over $725 Million of Stock

Last Friday, Brigham Young University Athletics announced that Utah-based PV3 Enterprises had made what BYU described as the largest philanthropic commitment in the history of its athletic department. By 11 April 2024, when the company launched its initial public offering, PACS had grown sufficiently large to enter the public markets at $21 per share.

via utahmoneywatch.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

No. 17 Utah State Eastern Defeats Truckee Meadows 4-0

The No. 17 Utah State Eastern women's soccer team defeated Truckee Meadows Community College 4-0 in Reno, Nevada, on Saturday. The victory followed a loss the team experienced on Thursday.

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Utah State Eastern men's soccer defeats Truckee Meadows 4-1

The Utah State Eastern men's soccer team secured a 4-1 road victory against Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. This win marked the second consecutive victory for the Eagles.

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Utah Quality of Life Index Hits All-Time Low in 2026

The Utah Community Quality of Life Index reached its lowest point since 2011 in 2026, according to a report published October 12. The survey shows a 10-point decline over the last 13 years, with housing affordability and job opportunities cited as key areas of concern.

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Uinta and Wasatch Mountains

A winter weather advisory remains in effect for several mountain regions, including the Western Uta Mountains and the Wasatch Mountains, through Wednesday morning. Forecasters expect significant snow accumulations and winter driving conditions in these areas.

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Breaking barriers: Southern Utah nonprofit makes outdoor adventure accessible to people with disabilities

The outdoors is a place for adventure, from kayaking and fishing to river rafting and camping. But for people with disabilities, experiencing those adventures can require adaptations that aren't always available.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Utah joins FTC in lawsuit alleging Lens.com hid fees that doubled contact lens prices

The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection is represented by the Office of the Utah Attorney General in the case. The complaint also alleges that the “Taxes & fees” charge is buried deep in the checkout process and is never clearly and conspicuously disclosed to consumers.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Measles cases in US reach 4,080 for the year — the highest in decades

Measles cases for the calendar year surpassed 4,000 for the first time in decades, with as many as five deaths in Pennsylvania, as the federal government steps in with financial help for states but also fans vaccination fears and skepticism. A weekly report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed 4,080 cases this year as of Oct.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Utah State University Announces Upcoming Marriage and Relationship Webinars

Utah State University has announced a series of upcoming webinars focused on marriage and relationship health. The sessions include topics such as building secure love through attachment blueprints and managing communication during separation or divorce.

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Low Colorado River Flows Force Rafting Cancellations in Westwater Canyon

Low Colorado River water levels have forced rafting companies to cancel popular trips in the Westwater Canyon area. According to the National Weather Service, flows at the Colorado River near Westwater were recorded at 1,850 cubic feet per second on October 11, 2026.

StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Area Forecast Discussion — Oct. 12, 2026, 2:44 p.m.

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StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Cache Valley Students Wear Blue to Honor Victims of Carbon Monoxide Tragedy

Cache Valley students wore blue to honor classmates lost in a carbon monoxide tragedy. State health data highlights the preventable nature of carbon monoxide poisoning and the importance of using detectors.

StatewideOgdenOctober 13, 2026

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