Gov. Cox appoints Matthew Janzen to Third District Court
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Matthew B. Janzen to the Third District Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert Faust. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. Matthew brings decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to public service, Gov. Cox said.
via Utah PolicyStatewideOctober 25, 2026
Oklahoma State defeats Colorado 57-24 to enter Big 12 title hunt
Oklahoma State football defeated Colorado 57-24 on Saturday night to return to contention for the Big 12 Championship and the College Football Playoff. Following losses by Texas Tech and BYU, the Cowboys are now in a five-way tie for second place in the conference standings.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
Luka Doncic Scores 52 to Lead Lakers Over Jazz
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Despite strong performances from Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, the Jazz surrendered an 18-point lead as the Lakers secured their eighth win in their last nine games against Utah.
StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 25, 2026
Simashev Scores Overtime Goal as Utah Mammoth Defeat Tampa Bay Lightning
The Utah Mammoth secured a 5-4 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 24, 2026, at the Delta Center. Dmitri Simashev scored the decisive goal in overtime to seal the win for the home team.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
Dončić Scores 52 to Lead Lakers Over Jazz
Luka Dončić scored 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Austin Reaves contributed 29 points and 4 assists in the win, while Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 28 points.
StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 25, 2026
No. 6 Utah to Face Cincinnati on Oct. 31
The No. 6 Utah Utes are scheduled to face Cincinnati on Saturday, Oct. 31, with a kickoff time of 3:45 p.m. ET at Nippert Stadium. The matchup follows a period of media discussion regarding the impact of national rankings and hype on the team's preparation.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
Big 12 Contenders Stumble While Utah and Texas Secure Key Wins
In a report published October 24, college football analysts reviewed a chaotic Week 8 featuring significant upsets and unexpected losses for top-five teams. While BYU and Texas Tech stumbled, Utah remained undefeated and Arch Manning helped Texas secure a victory against Ole Miss.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
Pac-12 Names Week 8 Football Players of the Week
The Pac-12 Conference announced its football weekly awards for Week 8 of the 2026 season, featuring players from Colorado State, Texas State, and Boise State. These honors were selected by the league's media.
StatewideOriginally published October 25, 2026
Utah Data Shows Higher Degrees Lead to Higher Wages
New data highlights the relationship between educational attainment and annual wages for Utah graduates, showing that increased degree attainment consistently correlates with higher earnings. The findings, which build on long-standing data from the Utah Data Alliance, emphasize the role of field of study and years of employment in determining lifetime earning potential.
StatewideOriginally published October 25, 2026
Utah Tech University increases scholarship awards for incoming students
Utah Tech University is increasing scholarship awards and introducing a new scholarship opportunity for incoming Utah freshmen to make higher education more accessible. The university aims to provide an affordable polytechnic education through these expanded financial aid options.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
Antelope Elementary releases weekly newsletter for October 26–30, 2026
Antelope Elementary released a weekly newsletter for the period of October 26–30, 2026. The school also expressed gratitude to staff and families for their support during the recent Fall Festival.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
No. 6 Utah visits Cincinnati on Oct. 31
No. 6 Utah (7-0) is scheduled to visit Cincinnati (5-2) on Oct. 31 at 3:45 p.m. EDT. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN.
StatewideOriginally published October 25, 2026
Senate District 6 Candidates Focus on Economic and Local Issues
Democratic candidate Jared Neal and Republican candidate Tami Tran are competing for the Utah Senate District 6 seat, focusing on issues such as housing, water, and economic policy.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
Utah law allows residential use of portable plug-in solar systems
Utah residents can use plug-in photovoltaic systems following the enactment of H.B. 340 in 2025. These portable solar devices are designed to plug into standard electrical outlets to offset electricity consumption.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
Big 12 Contenders BYU and Texas Tech Suffer Week 8 Losses
In a report published October 25, college football Week 8 saw significant shifts as the Big 12 faced setbacks while Texas and other programs emerged as winners. Seven teams ranked in the top 18 suffered defeats during the week of action.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
UCF debates if double-OT win over BYU is program's biggest victory
UCF's double-overtime victory over BYU is being debated as a potential program milestone. While the win marks the Knights' first victory against an AP Top-5 opponent, analysts are weighing it against other historic wins in program history.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
Sundance Institute Receives $3M Gift to Return Directors Lab to Utah
The Sundance Institute has received a $3 million multiyear gift from The Hearthland Foundation to support its programming. The funding will facilitate the return of the Directors Lab to Sundance Mountain Resort and bolster various artist support initiatives.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
FBLA Power Lunch with Representative Stephen Whyte
By Carey White, SHS Digital Media On Thursday, October 22, Springville High’s FBLA (Future Busine...
StatewideOctober 25, 2026
Sports Television Schedule Released for Week of October 24-31, 2026
A sports television schedule for the week of October 24 through October 31, 2026, was released in a report published October 24. The lineup includes matchups across major leagues including MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL, and various international soccer competitions.
StatewideOctober 25, 2026