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Hatch Cemetery Board to Hold Meeting Oct. 15

The Hatch Cemetery Board is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 15, 2026, at the Hatch Community Center. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and includes several items on the agenda, such as financial discussions and the Samual Barnhurst Monument.

BYU not afraid of No. 2 Notre Dame, but not afraid to admit Saturday's game is not just another contest in the 2026 season

Saturday's long-awaited nonconference encounter with No. 2 Notre Dame is obviously not just another game for the No. 8 BYU Cougars. Credit head coach Kalani Sitake and the three players who represented the team in Monday's weekly press briefing Keanu Tanuvasa, Bear Bachmeier and Viliami Pouha for being willing to say just that, rather than downplay it in any form or fashion.

Utah’s quality of life is slipping. Housing plays a role

Housing affordability ranked last of 20 factors in the 2026 Utah Community Quality of Life Index, which fell to 63 out of 100, its lowest score since the survey began in 2011. 91% of Utah renter households are now priced out of a median-priced home, up from 59% in 2015.

New license plate aims to chip away at Utah's school lunch debt

KEY TAKEAWAYS Utah's "Feed Utah Kids" license plate launched Oct. 6 to tackle the state's school lunch debt. Each plate costs $53.75; $30 go toward the growing debt, $23.75 covers fees and shipping. Foundation Founder DJ Bracken emphasizes impact; 500 plates sold could clear debt for seven schools.

Lo que revela el informe sobre cómo empezó el incendio Adams en el condado Weber

El documento señala que el contacto entre el equipo utilizado en los trabajos y componentes de acero produjo chispas capaces de iniciar el fuego. El documento señala que el contacto entre el equipo utilizado en los trabajos y componentes de acero produjo chispas capaces de iniciar el fuego.

Por qué autoridades piden denunciar los delitos de odio en Utah

Según la oficina de identificación criminal de Utah, entre enero de 2021 y abril de 2026, período para el que se dispone de los datos más recientes, se han imputado 694 delitos de odio. La semana de la unión contra el odio se lleva a cabo cada año en octubre y hace un llamado a “Siete Días de Acción Cívica local para detener el odio que representan una gran amenaza.

via telemundoutah.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Notre Dame coach has nothing but respect for BYU

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (ABC4 Sports) - Notre Dame has been as dominant as any team in the country, deserving of their #2 national ranking. But the Fighting Irish have yet to face a team as good as #8 BYU. "You want to play against the best," said Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 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

VOTE NOW: Loveland Aquarium opens voting period to choose names for otter pups

DRAPER, Utah (ABC4) — Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is inviting the public to help name their Asian Small-clawed otter pups, which were born earlier this year, by voting for their favorite name. The two unnamed pups, a male and a female, were born on June 6, 2026, to parents Kai and Emmie.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 13, 2026

Utah farmers hope fall moisture signals better days ahead

After a year marked by drought, frost, and rising costs, Utah farmers now look at recent rain and snowfall as signs of hope for the year ahead. Farmers across the state said 2026 brought a series of challenges that affected crops and profitability, making moisture heading into winter especially welcome.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 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 | Basin Now

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 | Basin Now

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

Rocks, debris from storm fall across Timpanogos Cave Trail, forcing closure

Monday night's storm caused rocks and debris to fall across Timpanogos Cave Access Trail, making it unsafe to pass. Timpanogos Cave National Monument rangers have been working hard to clear the trail and restore access.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Basketball season is back at BYU. Here are 5 games you won’t want to miss

A big game begins the regular season and winds it down. Here are 3 other intriguing matchups in between BYU is just three days away from returning to the Marriott Center hardwood. The Cougars will host Nebraska in an exhibition on Friday, offering the world its first glimpse of Kevin Young’s new-look roster of 3-point sharpshooters.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer – Deseret News

Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. A tissue examination also confirmed a lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis, the Vatican reported. Doctors had suspected lung cancer prior to the operation, according to Vatican News.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 13, 2026

LIVE: Skiing? Already? Utah resorts rejoice in early snowfall

Coming off such a miserable season, Utah resort employees had to be doing double takes Tuesday while seeing people on skis, enjoying a decent-sized snowfall. Yes, Utah has seen considerable snow much earlier, but after one of the worst ski seasons in history, the latest gift from the skies was a reason to rejoice.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 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

Early snow fuels hopes for strong Utah ski season

It’s the heart of fall, and it is already dumping snow at some higher elevations, like in Little Cottonwood Canyon. So, what’s the outlook for ski and snowboard season this year? 2News went up the canyon, speaking with gear shops and Snowbird Ski Resort to get a sense of the community.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 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

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

Rep. Trevor 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.

via davisjournal.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Five-day, 260-mile run around the Great Salt Lake kicks off

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — On Oct. 13, Utahns joined by a professional Endurance runner are starting a 5-day, 260-mile run around the entire Great Salt Lake. Then, over the next with runners making their way from the capitol all the way around the Great Salt Lake and back.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 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

Snowland Ski Resort Receives Special Use Permit

After nearly 60 years of community led efforts to bring back public skiing, Snowland Foundation Inc. has officially secured a new Special Use Permit, which provides for the continued operation and development of the historic ski area in Fairview Canyon.

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

‘I don’t major on the minors’: Deion Sanders downplays Colorado playbook leak ahead of Utah game

For the first time since a booklet full of Colorado offensive plays and notes was found by fans at the team hotel before the Buffaloes’ game against Texas Tech on Oct. 3, Deion Sanders was asked about his level of concern about how that could happen.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Tragedia en Six Flags: policía confirma que el hombre que murió fue expulsado de montaña rusa

Visitantes del parque temático dijeron haber visto al hombre ser lanzado de la montaña rusa y caer al suelo, lo que llevó al operador a cerrar temporalmente nueve atracciones similares en todo el país. AUSTELL, Georgia — El hombre que murió tras ser lanzado desde una montaña rusa en un Six Flags de Georgia golpeó a otros visitantes antes de caer al suelo, informó la policía el martes.

via telemundoutah.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Utah weather: Valley rain and mountain snow continue through Wednesday, then drier and warmer late week

Happy Tuesday, Utah! Valley rain and mountain snow showers will continue through Wednesday across Utah. Drier and warmer conditions will eventually return late this week.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 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

Two senior Latter-day Saint missionaries have died

Two senior missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have died, the Utah-based faith announced this week. Richard D. Gordon, from Providence, Utah, was serving as a BYU–Pathway Worldwide education center missionary with his wife, Cristal, in Johannesburg, South Africa, when he died from complications of a heart attack on Sept.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 13, 2026

Runners begin 260-mile journey around Great Salt Lake to support conservation efforts

Ultrarunner Dakota Jones and community members kicked off a five-day, nearly 260-mile relay around the Great Salt Lake on Tuesday, aiming to raise awareness and money for water conservation efforts. The event, called Where the Water Was, began at the Utah State Capitol and will continue through Oct.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 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

Utah is having a moment on 'The Voice,' as 4 locals compete | KSL.com

MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in Utah is having a moment on 'The Voice,' as 4 locals compete Posted - Oct. LJ Lottie Elizabeth Johnson Deseret News Kelly Clarkson, Riley Green, Queen Latifah and Adam Levine are the coaches for Season 30 of "The Voice," a season that is seeing dozens of singers still in the running — including four from Utah.

via KSLStatewideOctober 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
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