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