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Stewart Elementary Announces October Kindness Theme and Upcoming Events
Stewart Elementary announced its October theme of kindness and shared several upcoming school events and deadlines in a report published October 2.
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A&E Oct. 1, 2026
Arts & Entertainment October 1, 2026 Good evening. On our minds today: The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town Utah. Plus, Rainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir. ’The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town UtahRainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir.
Utah Today Oct. 2, 2026
President Dallin H. The background: President Oaks presided over the faith’s October 2025 general conference while not yet ordained as prophet. At that conference, he surprised members by announcing a slower pace of temple announcements, Amy Ortiz reported.
Sports Edition Oct. 2, 2026
Good morning. On our minds today: LJ Martin’s place in BYU history, what analytics say about Utah football’s offense so far and the Mammoth dominate their season opener. The key stat that has LJ Martin settling in among BYU’s ‘Super 6’What the analytics reveal about No.
Convergence Point will connect Utah research, talent and industry under one roof
Isabella Pedroza Oct 02, 2026 - 9 min read Draper, Utah — October 2, 2026 Angela Smith grew up in St. George with a fairly limited idea of what she could do with her career. She became a teacher, following a path similar to her mother, and taught for six years.
Utah’s housing market stabilizes slightly, but affordability barriers remain - @theU
Kem C. Gardner Institute Research finds high prices and borrowing costs continue to challenge buyers as Utah prepares for substantial housing demand.
Intermountain Healthcare Schedules BLS Skills Classes for November 2026
Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled two Heartcode Basic Life Support skills classes for November 2026 in Logan and Ogden. The training sessions, designed for healthcare professionals, focus on high-quality CPR and AED usage.
NHL Executives Discuss Rising Skills and Salary Trends in 2026-27 Season Opening
NHL executives discussed early-season trends, including increased player skill levels and shifting salary landscapes, during a roundtable discussion. The discussion featured general managers from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, and Utah Mammoth.
UDOT Releases Summer 2026 Innovation Review Focusing on Maintenance and Construction
UDOT released the first part of its Summer 2026 Innovation Review on October 2, 2026, highlighting 41 innovations received between June 1 and the end of August. This initial report focuses on advancements in maintenance, planning, preconstruction, and construction.
Intermountain Healthcare Announces Upcoming Life-Saving Skills Classes in Utah and Idaho
Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled upcoming Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Skills Classes in Logan, Utah, and Burley, Idaho. These training sessions aim to equip participants with essential life-saving skills.
Wildfires Burn Over Half A Million Acres In Utah In 2026 | Basin Now
2026 was a rough wildfire year, as was feared due to the winter's low snowfall. Utah State University has shared a report on how this year ranks. The Beaver Canyon Fire started near Strawberry Reservoir in January, which at that time of year should have been buried under several feet of snow.
Foxboro Elementary to join Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2
Foxboro Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2. The event aims to celebrate reading and lifelong learning alongside students in the Davis School District and across Utah.
Utah Ends 98-Year Federal Land Dispute With a $60 Million Settlement, But it Retains Mineral Rights in the Process
✅ Congress considered settling the same dispute for $15 million in 2002 under a proposal that also contemplated Utah relinquishing its mineral interests. ✅ The $60 million will be paid in four installments over 26 months, with the first payment expected within weeks.
Green River baseball welcomes Buffalo to the diamond
The Pirate baseball squad was on the diamond at home Friday, welcoming the Valley Buffalo. Green River had no answers for the Buffalo defense as they collected just one hit and fell in four innings, 17-0. The Pirates have battled through some tough competition this season and are sitting at 1-11 overall and 0-7 in Region 19 play.
Lady Pirates win three of their last four
GREEN RIVER — The Green River Lady Pirates continue to build momentum as the season progresses, winning three of their last four matches. Their latest victory came Saturday afternoon when they swept Freedom Prep in straight sets. The opening set featured a competitive battle between the Pirates and Eagles.
Southern And Eastern Utah Flood Watch Continues Until 9 p.m.
(St. George, UT) — A flood watch remains in place for major portions of southern and eastern Utah until 9 o'clock tonight. The National Weather Service says St. George, Brian Head, Circleville, Hurricane, Green River and many other cities are included.
