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Fort Duchesne Man Arrested For Aggravated Assault; Held On No Bail

A Fort Duchesne man was arrested last week and is being held on no bail. According to the Probable Cause Statement, on September 30th, law enforcement was dispatched to milepost 119 on Highway 40 regarding a female in a truck with blood all over her hands and face.

Election Day has arrived. Here's what to watch for in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Election Day is upon us. House, control of the state Legislature, county offices and a pair of proposed constitutional amendments. As of Monday morning, 27% of Utah voters have cast ballots. Here's what you should know as Americans head to the polls: Floods prompt emergency voting measures Severe flooding in southeastern Utah led Lt.

2026 Election: Follow along with our coverage

Today’s the day! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as Utah voters decide on who will represent them in offices everywhere from their local county government to Washington, D.C. More than 1.7 million Utahns are registered to vote, according to Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson’s office.

Buzz of the Week: Should Utah make it easier to fire tenured professors?

A state audit found public universities struggle to take action when professors perform poorly or are accused of misconduct. Lawmakers are now looking to give schools more power. We want to know what you think.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Utah U.S. House Midterm Election 2026: Live Results

Last update 8:15 AM ET Utah House Results 2026 Share Add NBC News to Google House seats won in Utah D Democrats 0 seats R Republicans 0 seats Uncalled 4 seats House District Results No results MAP VIEW: district Search for a district SORT BY: district Votes in district Candidate Party Votes Pct. Percentage District 1District 10 votes0% in Candidate Party Votes Percentage R.

via NBC NewsStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Utah Midterm Elections 2026: Key Races, Candidates and Past Results

Live Last update 8:08 AM ET 2026 Utah Elections Share Add NBC News to Google The 2026 midterm elections are underway with control of Congress for the last two years of President Donald Trump’s term at stake. Republicans are trying to hang on to slim majorities in the House and Senate, while Democrats hope to capitalize on a favorable environment to flip key contests.

via NBC NewsStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Sunny Skies Before Another Storm Hits Utah

Add Fox 13 as a Google Preferred Source A cool November day, but as it becomes mostly sunny across the majority of Utah, it's going to be looking good for Election Day! Flood warnings & advisories in SE Utah expire mid-morning. But as we get a break from the storms, no new weather related problems that might cause a challenge getting to the ballot box.

via Fox 13StatewideNovember 3, 2026

DEA drug takeback program collects nearly 50K pounds of unused medications across four Rocky Mountain states

Drug Enforcement Administration has collected nearly 50,000 pounds of unused and unwanted prescription medications so far this year at drop off locations across Utah and three other Rocky Mountain states. The agency's goal is keeping the medications out of the hands of potential first time users and, more importantly, out of the hands of people already dealing with addiction.

via Fox 13StatewideNovember 3, 2026

Flood Warning Issued for San Juan River Until Tuesday Morning

A flood warning was in effect for the San Juan River until 8 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service reported significant flooding caused by excessive rainfall along the river from Bluff to Lake Powell.

StatewideNovember 3, 2026

Bad legal advice led a Chilean couple to ICE custody in Utah. Theyre not alone

Javiera Quiroga-Galvez holds her two-month-old baby at home in Uintah, Oct. 29, 2026. A half-dozen suitcases fill the halls at Javiera Quiroga-Galvez's home near the mouth of Weber Canyon. Her mom, visiting from Chile, strains to lift one using a handheld luggage scale.

via KUERStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Halloween party raises funds for Carbon Medical Peer Support

HELPER – Thousands of dollars were raised for the Carbon Medical Peer Support Program during the Day Before the Dead Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 30. The sold-out party brought the community together for a night of Halloween fun while supporting a good cause.

via ETV NewsStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Real Salt Lake faces LA Galaxy in must-win playoff matchup Nov. 7

Real Salt Lake will face LA Galaxy on Saturday, Nov. 7, in a must-win matchup at America First Field. A victory combined with specific results from Western Conference rivals could secure a spot for the club in the 2027 MLS Cup Playoffs.

StatewideNovember 3, 2026

Sanabria Scores in Saturday Road Loss to San Jose

Real Salt Lake fell 2-1 to the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on Saturday, snapping a three-game win streak and a four-game unbeaten run. Despite the loss, Juan Manuel Sanabria scored the team's lone goal while playing out of his natural position.

StatewideNovember 3, 2026

Flooding in San Juan County Triggers Evacuations and Road Closures

Flooding in San Juan County has triggered emergency alerts in Bluff and road closures on Highway 163, while the San Juan River faces a prolonged period of high water. San Juan School District has closed schools in Bluff and Montezuma Creek to accommodate the weather conditions.

StatewideNovember 3, 2026

Bear’s a gamer, but is he ready for a game vs. No. 3 Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium?

This will be Bear Bachmeier’s first appearance in Rice-Eccles Stadium. Can he handle it? So far in his young career, Bachmeier has shown remarkable resolve and poise. He’s competitive, driven, confident and efficient. His worst performance came at Texas Tech, when he was injured early in the game.

via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 3, 2026

The Trump era faces a midterm test. Utah’s new blue district could help Democrats deliver their verdict

Democrats hope to halt Trump’s agenda. Ben McAdams hopes to help KEY POINTS Center for Politics’ final rating projects Democrats taking the House by 21 seats. Democratic candidates have made reversing President Donald Trump’s key policies a top priority.

via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Flood Warning Issued for San Juan River through Thursday morning

A flood warning was issued for the San Juan River on November 2, 2026, due to excessive rainfall. The warning affects several areas including Bluff and Mexican Hat, with high water levels expected to persist.

StatewideNovember 3, 2026

Lt. Gov. Henderson orders emergency accommodations for San Juan Co. voters blocked by flooding

SAN JUAN COUNTY, Utah, Nov. 2, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has issued a emergency election accommodations for San Juan County voters who have not yet voted, and who want to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3, but are blocked due to the recent flooding. The emergency declaration will allow affected voters in San Juan County to receive and return their ballots electronically.

via Gephardt DailyStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Analysis: No. 25 BYU makes early claim to be an elite offensive unit in opening win over Ohio State

At one point this offseason, Kevin Young claimed his new-look Cougars would be the most prolific shooting team hed had thus far at BYU. Early on in Monday's season opener against Ohio State, however, Young's squad looked like anything but.

via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Monster Energy Big 12 Football Announces Week 10 Award Winners

Several Big 12 programs earned Monster Energy Big 12 Football honors for Week 10, with Iowa State receiving the most distinctions. Award recipients include players from Baylor, BYU, Colorado, Iowa State, Texas Tech, and Utah.

StatewideNovember 3, 2026

Elijah Davis named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

Utah cornerback Elijah Davis has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following a performance against Cincinnati. The announcement was made by the conference on Monday.

StatewideNovember 3, 2026

No. 6 Utah extends pick-6 streak, rolls in blowout victory over Cincinnati on Halloween

By the time the clock hit zeros at the halftime break Saturday afternoon, a majority of Nippert Stadium was empty. Halloween parties, at that point, seemed more interesting for the home crowd. No. 6 Utah was in full control on the road against a Cincinnati team coming off a top-10 win over Texas Tech the week prior and completely outmatched the Bearcats on both sides of the ball.

via KSLStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Election 2026 Results: Utah Congressional House Races

Utah's redrawn 1st Congressional District isn't among the most competitive races being fought over with control of Congress in the balance — but it is a likely pickup for Democrats in an otherwise red state. The other districts are safely red for incumbent Reps. Celeste Maloy, Mike Kennedy and Blake Moore.

via KUERStatewideNovember 3, 2026

Doors open to tour sixth temple in Texas

Doors open this week to tour the Fort Worth Texas Temple in Burleson, Texas. After its open house, which ends Nov. 21, it will become the state's sixth dedicated temple on Jan. 10, 2027.

via thechurchnews.comStatewideNovember 2, 2026

Harper and Wembanyama Lead Spurs Past Jazz 119-97

The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to five games on Monday night, November 2, 2026, with a 119-97 victory over the Utah Jazz. Led by Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs secured the first win of a three-game homestand and held their opponent to under 100 points for the first time this season.

StatewideNovember 2, 2026

Chartway Credit Union Earns Sixth Consecutive Utah Top Workplaces Honor

Chartway Credit Union has been named a Utah Top Workplaces 2026 honoree. This recognition marks the sixth consecutive year the credit union has received this honor in one of its three markets.

StatewideNovember 2, 2026

Harper, Wembanyama lead Spurs past Jazz 119-97, extend winning streak to 5 games

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dylan Harper scored 17 points, Victor Wembanyama added 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to their fifth straight victory, topping the Utah Jazz 119-97 on Monday night. Stephon Castle added 16 points and Keldon Johnson had 15 points as San Antonio won the first two of a three-game homestand.

via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 2, 2026

Harper and Wembanyama Lead Spurs to Fifth Straight Win

The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to five games on Monday night, defeating the Utah Jazz 119-97 at the Frost Bank Center. Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs, while Lauri Markkanen recorded 22 points for the Jazz in their fifth consecutive loss.

StatewideSalt Lake CityNovember 2, 2026

Open house begins for Fort Worth Texas Temple

FORT WORTH, Texas (ABC4) — The open house for the newly completed Fort Worth Texas Temple began with a media day, but will soon open to the public. Journalists and invited guests were invited for a sneak peek inside the temple before it opens to the public on Nov. 5.

via ABC4StatewideNovember 2, 2026

Paxton and Talarico, the Senate contest that could define power in Washington

Republicans have held the seat since 2002. The winner of this contest could decide the future of Senate control in Washington. HOUSTON - The eyes of the political world in the United States are on Texas with the contest for the federal Senate between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideNovember 2, 2026

Rain clears, but flood risk remains high after destructive storms swamp Four Corners

A vehicle is submerged on the Piedras River after a series of storms on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Arboles, Colo. Rain was clearing but the risk of flooding remained high on Monday after the latest round of powerful downpours sent a massive amount of water surging through storm-weary parts of the U.S. Southwest, forcing hundreds to evacuate as swift-water rescue teams kept busy.

via KUERStatewideNovember 2, 2026

Tyler Robinson seeks to bar cameras from upcoming hearing, cites 'extremely prejudicial' post from Trump

Tyler Robinson is once again seeking to keep cameras out of the courtroom for a future hearing, citing a post from President Donald J. Trump that they call "extremely prejudicial".

via ABC4StatewideNovember 2, 2026

Utah Jazz Releases Updated Injury Report on November 2

A November 2 report from the Utah Jazz provides an updated injury report for the team.

StatewideNovember 2, 2026

Locals in the NFL: Tyler Allgeier delivers one of best all-around performance of career

Tyler Allgeier delivered the best all-around performance of his career when the Arizona Cardinals needed it most. With fellow running backs Jeremiyah Love and Bam Knight sidelined by injuries, Allgeier rushed for a career-high 147 yards and added 44 receiving yards in Arizona's 33-30 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys.

via KSLStatewideNovember 2, 2026

Utah HEAT program offers utility assistance as heating costs rise

Utah's HEAT program offers utility bill assistance to low-income families facing rising costs. Applications for assistance opened Nov. 1 with priority given to seniors and families. Eligible households can receive up to $500; applications are processed within 15-20 days.

via KSLStatewideNovember 2, 2026

Humane Society of Utah issues warning about AI-generated veterinary records

MURRAY, Utah (ABC4) — The Humane Society of Utah is warning that they are seeing false veterinary records claiming that pets are vaccinated when they are not. According to the Humane Society of Utah, they have seen more reports of fake vaccination records, coming from community businesses who spotted records that looked odd and were determined to be made by AI.

via ABC4StatewideNovember 2, 2026

Rocky Horror @ International 07.27.2026

Devoted theater groups like SLC’s own The new perspectives are keeping the tradition not only alive, but thriving. Photo courtesy of @girlnamedmaci The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ International 10.27.2026 By Sam Goodman November 2, 2026 Art My favorite booth at International is the middle one.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideNovember 2, 2026

BYU-Utah rivalry takes center stage with Big 12 championship and playoff implications

The Holy War takes center stage Saturday as undefeated No. 3 Utah hosts one-loss No. 7 BYU, with Big 12 championship hopes and College Football Playoff positioning on the line.

via Fox 13StatewideNovember 2, 2026
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