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NuCube Energy Plans Utah Tests to Connect Microreactor Heat With Industrial Uses

NuCube Energy plans non-nuclear testing with Utah’s San Rafael Energy Lab and BYU to evaluate heat-transfer components, validate reactor models, and support future research into industrial heat applications and electricity generation. Mark Tullis Oct 20, 2026 - 5 min read Cristian Rabiti, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, NuCube Energy.

Recipients Announced For 2026 Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K

The recipients of the Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K have been selected and it’s time to get registered and start recruiting your friends and family to join in this worthy Thanksgiving tradition. This year’s Gobbler has three recipients. 3-year-old Adalae Wheeler was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in May when she was still only 2-years-old.

Miami and BYU Rise in AP Top 25 Following Weekend of Upsets

Miami has ascended to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002, while BYU has reached its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season. The rankings follow a weekend where five of the top seven teams suffered losses.

William A. Burnard Warming Center Opens for Code Blue Shelter

The William A. Burnard Warming Center has opened in Logan to provide emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness during a Code Blue event. The facility, co-founded by Utah State University's Jayme Walters, serves as a resource when temperatures are forecast to drop to 18 degrees or lower.

Depth and returning stars fuel BYU's Oct. 17 win over Notre Dame

BYU secured a 28-24 victory over Notre Dame on Oct. 17, 2026, driven by unexpected contributions from depth players and returning injured starters. According to a Oct. 18 report, linebacker Isaiah Glasker and safety Raider Damuni both returned from injuries to impact the win.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

What is known about the accident that left two pedestrians in critical condition in West Valley

A 39-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were transported to the hospital after being struck by a pickup truck during the early hours of Monday. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Police reported that a white Ford F-150, driven by a 54-year-old man, was traveling south on Redwood Road.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Local women reflect on life, family and breast cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis can change a person's life in an instant, bringing fear, uncertainty and questions about what the future may hold. For three local women, the journey has meant long days of treatments, emotional ups and downs and moments when they weren't sure what would come next.

via ETV NewsStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah sues prediction market site Kalshi over illegal wagers

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown announces a lawsuit against Kalshi at the Utah State Capitol, Oct. 20, 2026. Utah is suing prediction market website Kalshi, claiming that Kalshi's yes/no event contracts are indistinguishable from the bets offered by a traditional sportsbook.

via KUERStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah sues Kalshi for ‘brazen pattern’ of violating state’s gambling ban

“Utah has said no to gambling since statehood in 1896, and that didn’t change when betting moved onto cellphones,” Brown said during a news conference at the Utah Capitol announcing the lawsuit. “Effectively, Kalshi bet today that Utah would not enforce its gambling laws.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Women’s Soccer upsets No. 13 Snow behind 11 saves from Haycock

Game Recap: Women’s Soccer | 10/19/2026 7:37:00 AM | Jose Briseno – Assistant SID The Utah State Eastern women’s soccer team upset No. 13 Snow College 3-1 on Saturday at Castleview Hospital Soccer Field, earning a crucial victory in its push for a spot in the Scenic West Athletic Conference Tournament.

via ETV NewsStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah DCC to Help Lead Data and Analytics for National Study of Childhood Viral Infections

The DCC will integrate information collected by a consortium to study why viral respiratory infections affect children differently.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Geothermal Boom Brings Clean Power and Water Questions

— Beneath the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the deserts in between, lies a massive energy source—and it isn’t a fossil fuel. The smashing and separating of tectonic plates that produced many of the West’s most dramatic landscapes have also allowed heat from the planet’s core to rise nearly to the surface.

via The InsiderStatewideOctober 20, 2026

PHS Sports Sidelines — Oct. 20, 2026

The fall sports season is coming to an end. The cross country teams did well at the region tournament at Bryce Valley. The Lady Cats took first place, and the boys came in second. For the girls, Hallie Albreht took 1st, Annie Yardley took 3rd, Abbi Dodds took 8th, and Evans took 12th.

via The InsiderStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Attorney General expected to announce new legal action against online gambling

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah Attorney General Derek Brown declared online gambling a public nuisance, announcing a civil lawsuit against online prediction market Kalshi and its affiliated companies. During a press conference on Tuesday, Brown alleged the company violated Utah’s anti-gambling laws by offering its services to more than 32,000 verified Utah users.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Children’s coin purses and air rifles recalled over chemical and projectile hazards

Two recalls announced Thursday involve products that could expose consumers to harmful chemicals or unexpected gunfire. Primark is recalling over 2,000 101 Dalmatians faux-leather children’s coin purses because they contain excessive concentrations of phthalates.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah sues Kalshi for "brazen pattern of unlawful conduct"

Utah is suing Kalshi for what the state calls a “brazen pattern of unlawful conduct” and is asking a judge to order the company to stop offering wagers in the state. It also wants the prediction market platform, used primarily for sports betting, to pay the millions it’s made through fees from wagers Utahns placed and that residents have lost through wagers.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Blum scores twice as Weber State retakes Big Sky soccer lead

Weber State women's soccer regained first place in the Big Sky Conference standings following a 3-0 victory against Montana. Senior forward Lily Blum led the win with two goals, helping the Wildcats secure 13 conference points.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Buzz of the Week: Do you feel like you have a political home in Utah?

Republican, Democrat, Democratic Socialist, Libertarian, Independent, something else entirely — do you feel like you have a political home in Utah? Let us know what you think.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah AD Mark Harlan wants ESPN and the Big 12 to spread out the late-night kickoffs

Utah has had a lot of late kickoffs this season. Actually, the No. 10 Utes have had a lot of late kickoffs since joining the Big 12 in 2024. But let's just focus on 2026 for now. Utah is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 MDT against No. 14 Houston on Saturday.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 20, 2026

How the boring, monotonous work is paying off for the Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey

Ace Bailey didn't see Austin Ainge coming. Ainge, the Utah Jazz President of Basketball Operations, approached Bailey at his cubby in the Jazz locker room after Utah's preseason games against the San Antonio Spurs. Bailey's back was to Ainge, gathering his things to leave, when the Jazz executive began congratulating him.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Forecast: Sunny Tuesday Precedes Widespread Rain and Storms

A sunny and mild Tuesday in Utah will give way to widespread rain and thunderstorms throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. While many areas enjoy clear skies on Oct. 20, significant precipitation is forecasted for much of the state starting Wednesday.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Crystal glass cups and portable bed rails recalled over ingestion and entrapment hazards

Two recalls announced October 15 involve products that could cause serious injuries or death. Loving Thyself Rocks is recalling about 600 crystal glass cups containing loose stone chips between two layers of glass. The glass can break inside the cup during use, creating ingestion and laceration hazards.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Cincinnati to host Utah on Oct. 31 at 3:45 p.m. ET

Cincinnati football will host Utah on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3:45 p.m. ET, according to a Oct. 19 statement. The Big 12 Conference announced the kickoff time and television details for the Week 9 matchup.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Will $1 billion for the Great Salt Lake materialize? Sen. Curtis says he’s working on it

Sen. "So that’s the mode that I’m in right now, is working with my colleagues to help them understand why a $1 billion investment in the lake is a good investment," he said. "In a perfect world, we’d get a $1 billion in this year’s budget.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Miami Projected to Hit No. 1 After Wild Week 7 Chaos

According to a report published October 17, Miami is projected to rise to No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a weekend of significant losses among top-ranked teams. The projected shift follows a Saturday where five of the top eight teams from the previous week's poll lost their matchups.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Sandy Suburban Improvement District to Hold Public Hearing for 2027 Budget

The Sandy Suburban Improvement District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Nov. 12, 2026, to consider the final adoption of the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the District Office in Sandy.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Mammoth Defeats Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 at Delta Center

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 5-4 victory at the Delta Center. The game saw significant scoring across all three periods, resulting in a win for the home team.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Golf Sits 11th After Second Day at Williams Cup

Utah men's golf finished the second day of the Williams Cup in 11th place with a total score of 595. Senior Gabriel Palacios moved up seven spots in the leaderboard after recording an even par round.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

BYU Defeats Notre Dame to Rise to No. 3

BYU defeated Notre Dame 28-24 in a top 10 matchup, moving the Cougars up to No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The victory marks BYU's highest-ranked opponent win since 1990.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Federal actions around voting system expand weeks ahead of midterms

With early voting for the midterms underway, federal actions around the U.S. voting system are expanding. Election officials explain their response, and the Justice Department says "there should be no interruption" with the results.

via CBS NewsStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Kid Sistr Is Here to Rock Your Socks Off, in a Gay Way

Interviews For Kid Sistr, growing up doesn’t mean growing out of the things that brought you together. The trio has built a sound around alt-rock, pop-punk and chaos, pairing the angst of queer girlhood with the humor that makes their music and personality unmistakably theirs.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Four calls alerted authorities to a man on SR-6 and the search ended in an arrest

Utah accuses him of throwing rocks at vehicles on state route 6 One of the windshields was damaged. Nicholas Sean-Leo Proulx was arrested on October 17 and faces charges of property damage for losses of $5,000 or more, reckless endangerment, and aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway, according to the probable cause statement.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Race for Campus Safety

The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Race for Campus Safety is an annual, community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to improve how colleges respond to relationship violence and stalking. Inspired by Lauren McCluskey’s life and legacy, the race brings together students, families, advocates, and campus communities in a shared commitment to systemic change. Participants of

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Ignite Entrepreneurship Academy Board Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 20

The Ignite Entrepreneurship Academy Board of Directors is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 20, 2026. The meeting will address various agenda items including finance reports and policy amendments.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

El Paso Texas Temple site location and map announced

The First Presidency announced the site location for the future El Paso Texas Temple in a report published October 19. A site map for the new temple was also released alongside the announcement.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Concerns grow over proposed energy transmission line in Southern Utah

NEW HARMONY, Utah (ABC4) — Rocky Mountain Power plans to build a 54-mile transmission line in Southern Utah, leading to some concerns from local residents. The project, titled the Three Peaks to Purgatory Flat transmission line project, was announced to the public earlier this year ahead of open house meetings.

via ABC4StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Attorney Withdraws From Richins Fraud Case Over Conflict Claims

Kouri Richins' attorney has withdrawn from a fraud case following allegations of potential conflicts of interest. The withdrawal follows established Utah Supreme Court Rules of Professional Practice regarding lawyer representation and ethical obligations.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

UVU Men's Soccer Shuts Out Northridge to Secure Big West Home Field

Utah Valley men's soccer secured home field advantage for the Big West semifinals after a 1-0 shutout victory against CSUN on Saturday night. The win, fueled by a Trevor Walk goal and three saves from Jackson Medina, keeps the Wolverines atop the conference standings.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Gold Star family to attend Desert Storm/Desert Shield memorial dedication

LCpl. Dion Stephenson was killed Jan. 29, 1991 at the Battle of Al-Khafji when his vehicle was hit while observing the Iraqi movement and directing air strikes. It killed six of the seven Marines inside. (Courtesy/Geri Stephenson) WOODS CROSS —It’s been 35 years since LCpl.

via Davis JournalStatewideOctober 19, 2026
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