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Valley tops Piute 3-0 in 1A girls volleyball
Valley (Orderville) beat Piute (Junction) 3-0 in 1A girls volleyball on Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
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Park City presses pause on Quinn’s Junction transit expansion
The Park City Council won’t be expanding bus service to Quinn’s Junction this winter. Councilmembers want to wait until Studio Crossing housing is finished. During a meeting Oct. The change would fill a gap left by High Valley Transit’s 102 and 106 commuter routes, which serve the Park City Hospital in the morning and evening.
Kanab tops Piute 2-0 in girls volleyball
Kanab beat Piute (Junction) 2-0 in girls volleyball on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Piute tops Monticello 3-0 in 1A girls volleyball
Piute (Junction) beat Monticello 3-0 in 1A girls volleyball on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Piute tops Escalante 2-0 in 1A girls volleyball
Piute (Junction) beat Escalante 2-0 in 1A girls volleyball on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Summit County seeks input on Kimball Junction pedestrian bridge designs
The pedestrian bridge will connect new development on the west side of Kimball Junction to the Redstone area on the east side. “We have three design concepts,” he told KPCW. ”The six-question survey asks residents and people who travel through the Kimball Junction area to rank the three designs.
Summit County seeks feedback on Kimball Junction pedestrian bridge designs
Summit County is seeking public input on design concepts for a new pedestrian bridge at Kimball Junction. Residents can participate in a survey through October 4 to influence the design of the structure crossing SR-224.
Summit County seeks feedback on Kimball Junction pedestrian bridge - Park Record
224 in Kimball Junction near Ute Boulevard. As part of redevelopment and transportation improvements coming to Kimball Junction, Summit County is working with the Utah Department of Transportation and the Arts Council of Park City and Summit County to design and install the bridge.
Kimball Junction Updates and Library Book Brigade Events Announced
A September 21 report details upcoming community events including the Library Book Brigade and updates regarding the Kimball Junction area. Activities include food trucks, entertainment, and a look inside the PEAK Center.
Summit County to Host Kimball Junction and Library Book Brigade Event
According to a September 21 statement, Summit County is hosting an event featuring Kimball Junction updates, the Library Book Brigade, and various community activities. The event includes food trucks, entertainment, and a look inside the future PEAK Center.
Name game: Why is BYU’s Bear Bachmeier quoting Mary Poppins?
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier spoke to local reporters for the first time in more than a month on Tuesday, addressing last Saturday’s 17-10 win over TCU and looking ahead to Friday’s Big 12 showdown with Iowa State. Cougars on the air Iowa State (3-2, 1-1) at No.
Destructive invasive species has entered Utah portion of Colorado River
State wildlife biologists found live adult zebra mussels below Westwater Recreation Area last month, which were confirmed by lab testing on Wednesday, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Zebra mussels, much like quagga mussels that have been found before in Utah, are invasive and clog pipes and infrastructure, which can potentially cause millions in damage.
BYU Basketball Fans Celebrate Marriott Madness at Marriott Center
BYU basketball fans gathered at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for the annual Marriott Madness event. The festivities featured fan games, musical performances, and player introductions for both the men's and women's teams.
Alpine School District Uses $15 Million in Trust Lands to Support Classrooms
In an undated notice from Alpine School District, officials explained how School Community Councils direct millions of dollars in Trust Lands revenue to local classrooms. This funding, which does not require additional taxpayer money, is managed through the Learning And Nurturing Development program to address specific school needs.
El Salvador’s Consul General Visits Timpanogos Elementary for Hispanic Heritage Month
Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl
Author Karla Arenas Valenti Brings María Mariposa to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused
Management Club Opening Social Scheduled for Oct. 8 at SUU
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
Utah’s MUSS is finally showing up early to football games. Here’s what changed.
After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.
Isaias Intensifies into Atlantic's First Hurricane Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.
A new film makes the case that an 1844 photo shows the face of Joseph Smith
These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.
Most Utahns oppose building more data centers. Here’s what they want done about them.
8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.
Ask an Expert – Five ways to help someone struggling with mental health
USU Extension press release Guest article written by Ashley Yaugher Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.
Anti-trafficking activist Tim Ballard says LDS Church excommunicated him to hide child abuse in the faith
Tim Ballard accused people within the LDS Church of conspiring to have him booted from the faith to keep him from becoming a U.S. senator after he sounded alarms about pedophilia within the church ranks.
Distinct Malaria Parasites “Hidden in Plain Sight” May Contribute to Human Disease Protection
A new study has found that people with the sickle cell genetic variant are almost exclusively infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which might help protect them from disease.
Box Elder School District Schedules Oct. 14 Board Meeting
The Box Elder School District has scheduled a school board meeting for Oct. 14, 2026, to provide district updates. This meeting follows the appointment of A.J. Gilmore as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Learning for Secondary Education earlier this year.
Sen. Lummis came to Washington as a trailblazer. She hopes to be remembered as a ‘spark for the West’
After a trailblazing career, Wyoming Sen. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Eliza Anderson, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington. She covers national news with a special focus on policy issues affecting Utah and the West.
WATCH: Utah 4th Congressional District Debate with Mike Kennedy and Jonny Larsen
Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter LinkedIn Email Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy, the current 3rd District congressman, will debate Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen, a Marine veteran and 5th-generation Utahn. Kennedy took up the mantle for the new fourth district after Utah's court-ordered redistricting shuffled things up and the retirement of Rep.
Schmaltz Goal Streak Hits Four as Mammoth Defeat Devils
Nick Schmaltz extended his season-opening goal streak to four games on Oct. 6, 2026, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The win marked the Mammoth's first victory against New Jersey since the franchise entered the NHL in the 2024-25 season.
UNLV basketball falls to Utah 79-69 in exhibition opener Oct. 7
UNLV basketball lost to the Big 12 opponent Utah 79-69 in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Rebels played without several key players due to injuries or ineligibility.
3 takeaways from Utah basketball’s exhibition opener at UNLV
A new group of Utah basketball players got its first taste of facing someone else Wednesday night, as the Runnin’ Utes opened exhibition play with a 79-69 win over UNLV in Las Vegas. Here are three takeaways from Utah’s victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Theresa Werner, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Oncology
The nationally recognized physician-scientist will lead medical oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah, advancing innovative care, clinical research, and training to improve patient outcomes.
ARCH Project offers new support for those struggling with recidivism, homelessness
State leaders have increasingly focused on this population of repeat offenders who are homeless and account for a significant share of arrests for lower-level crimes. "It's just adding a piece of the puzzle that wasn't there before," said Tyler Clancy, the state's homeless coordinator.