The Laketown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct. 28 to discuss proposed corner lot setbacks. The meeting will focus on an ordinance that would regulate setbacks on all street sides of a corner lot within city limits.
The Town of Laketown is seeking sealed bids from qualified vendors for a new electronic sign project. The project includes the purchase, installation, programming, and staff training required for a fully operational system.
The Laketown Town Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, featuring two public hearings and discussions on several ordinances. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Laketown Town Office.
The Laketown Town Council has scheduled public hearings for October 7, 2026, to discuss a proposed ordinance regarding corner lot sizes and a proposal to vacate a portion of the town right-of-way on North Main Street.
Laketown has announced its upcoming Halloween Trunk and Treat event. The event is scheduled for October 29, 2026, and will include dinner and a trunk decorating competition.
The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Notre Dame. Check back for updates throughout the game. How to watch the game BYU’s matchup with Notre Dame will be broadcast on ESPN and can be streamed through Disney Plus.
Editor’s note: This and other related articles were published September 2026 in the Deseret News’ magazine titled Missionary Work in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ” The scripture and phrase has been quoted or cited many times by prophets and apostles in recent years as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has witnessed historic growth and extraordinary advancements.
UTAH COUNTY, Oct. 17, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A paraglider went down on the west side of Mount Timpanogos Saturday morning, and was airlifted to safety. A witness reported seeing the man getting up under his own power, trying to hike back up the mountain, Sgt.
The Utah Jazz have claimed center-forward Tony Bradley off waivers, according to a report by ESPN's Shams Charania published October 17. Bradley joins the Jazz to provide depth at the center position while starter Jusuf Nurkić remains sidelined with an injury.
The Utah Jazz have claimed veteran center Tony Bradley off waivers, according to a report published October 17. Bradley, who previously played three seasons with Utah, joins the roster following his release from the New York Knicks.
More than a hundred people marched along Highway 191 here on Saturday, protesting the nation's only uranium processing mill nearby. "They need to think about other people's lives," said Yolanda Badback, a White Mesa resident who helped organize the demonstration, now in its 10th year.
An 83-year-old man died and a passenger was hospitalized following a collision between a semi-truck and a side-by-side vehicle on US Highway 6 in Carbon County. The incident occurred near Spring Glen on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, resulting in significant traffic delays and lane closures.
As the Utah Jazz work to finalize their roster in preparation to begin the 2026-27 season next Wednesday, theyre reportedly bringing back a familiar face. On Saturday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Jazz are claiming center Tony Bradley off after he was recently waived by the New York Knicks, and the team formally announced the move a short time later.
An 83-year-old male died on Oct. 16, 2026, after his side-by-side collided with a semi-truck on US Highway 6 near Spring Glen. The driver of the side-by-side was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger was hospitalized in stable condition.
Steven Hamilton, a resident of Winter Garden, was on the shore of Lake Apopka when he was attacked by the massive alligator. This is what is known. A 71-year-old man who was fishing on the shore of a pond in Winter Garden, Florida, died after being attacked by an alligator of almost 12 feet (3.6 meters), the second fatal attack of this type reported this year.
Class 6A (UHSAA Bracket) First round (Oct. 30) No. 16 Herriman at No. No. 9 Copper Hills at No. No. 13 Weber at No. No. No. 15 Cedar Valley at No. No. 10 Lehi at No. No. 14 Bingham at No. No. 11 Syracuse at No. Class 5A (UHSAA Bracket) First round (Oct.
This Saturday, Oct. 17, marks the 10th anniversary of the annual White Mesa spiritual walk in Utah. But on the African island nation of Madagascar, the freedom to peacefully assemble against the White Mesa Mill's owner, Energy Fuels, isn't guaranteed.
North Idaho College rallied to defeat Snow in a five-set Scenic West Athletic Conference match on Friday. The two teams are scheduled to meet again today, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m.
Dressed as Spider-Man, Brigham Young University student Carter Smith missed his first field goal attempt Saturday morning but connected on his second, winning $3 million during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast ahead of the Cougars' matchup against Notre Dame. Smith made the 33-yard kick on the lawn at Heritage Halls, sending the surrounding crowd of BYU students into celebration.
Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero has placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 as Typhoon Champi approaches. Residents are advised to remain indoors in secured, concrete-reinforced shelters as Category 3 typhoon force conditions are expected.
Volleyball from Friday SWAC COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho—Brynlie Cornia netted 16 kills and the North Idaho Cardinals upset No. 17 Snow 3-2 Friday in SWAC women's volleyball play. Aleah McDaniel's 14 kills lead the Badgers in the loss. The Cardinals overpowered the Badgers 25-19, 8-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12.
Antelope Island State Park will host its 40th annual Bison Roundup and Roundup Rendezvous on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The event includes festivities and a public observation of herd maintenance activities.
Utah will experience sunny weather through the weekend before showers and rain move into the region starting next week. Forecasts indicate precipitation chances increasing significantly by next Tuesday and Wednesday across much of the state.
Literacy Match was launched to address K-3 literacy needs in Utah. Businesses fund the program, which pairs donors with school needs and reports usage. Third-grade reading proficiency is crucial for economic prosperity, says Utah Chamber's Derek Miller.
North Logan A pumpkin Obi-Wan Kenobi crosses lightsaber gourds with Darth Vader while a pumpkin R2-D2 looks on. Nearby, pumpkin versions of the founding fathers are hard at work building a country (presumably one nation under gourd) in a small model of Independence Hall, the building in Philadelphia where both the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed.
What New York Times bestselling author and scholar Kristin Kobes Du Mez has to say about Latter-day Saint women’s role in the rise of conservative Christian womanhood. (Kristin Kobes Du Mez) Kristin Kobes Du Mez is a professor of history at Calvin University and the author of "Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made."
“I like going places where my books are challenged, because I think that very often, the audiences there are hungry to hear a point of view like mine,” Picoult told The Salt Lake Tribune. Picoult’s arrival comes after the state in January banned her 2007 New York Times bestseller about a school shooting in the fictional town of Sterling, New Hampshire.
WSU football vs. Idaho State, 1 p.m. at Stewart Stadium, free for WSU students and employees, general admission starting at $12. Purchase tickets on the Weber State ticket website.
The Transportation Security Administration is scaling back a new TSA PreCheck benefit. The agency introduced Gateside by TSA PreCheck at 13 airports last month before expanding it to hundreds more this month. But that expansion has now been reversed.
A record half-million converts this year? It’s possible, says Latter-day Saint leader. Presiding bishop also says church leaders rely on professionals and “inspiration from the Lord” in how to use the faith’s money. Bishop Christopher Waddell, shown speaking in 2023, says growth in convert baptisms in 2026 is ahead of last year's record pace.
The Utah State Eastern women's soccer team secured a 4-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College on Thursday, marking the team's fifth shutout win of the season. The win moved the Eagles to an 8-5-2 overall record and a 6-3-2 record in Scenic West Athletic Conference play.
The Eagles hosted the Spartans for the second meeting between the teams this season. Eastern won the first matchup 2-0, and Thursday’s contest marked the Eagles’ first home match since Sept. Eastern wasted little time getting on the scoreboard.
The match marked Eastern's first home contest in nearly a month and the second meeting between the Eagles and Spartans this season. Eastern won the first matchup 4-1 in Rangely, Colorado. The Eagles controlled the opening half, recording 13 shots and scoring twice.
Temperatures will warm slightly through the weekend. Sunny weather will continue across northern Utah. Southern Utah will see a few more clouds, with a stray shower possible over the mountains Sunday. A bigger change arrives Tuesday as another storm system moves into the region.
A new winter forecast from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts a warmer and wetter season for much of the United States, driven by a very strong El Niño. Forecasters expect unusual warmth across the northern tier of the country and increased storminess across the southern tier, though specific snow totals remain difficult to predict.
And it was written that three Lucys shall lead the Warriors. Senior goalkeeper Lucy Bacon made three saves while Lucy Lyon and Lucy McArthur both scored during a penalty kick shootout to propel Snow Canyon past Desert Hills in the first round of the 4A girls state soccer tournament on Tuesday.
Utah Valley University men's basketball has been picked fifth and women's basketball sixth in the Big West preseason coaches' poll. The Wolverines enter their inaugural season in the conference following a successful final year in the Western Athletic Conference.
The BYU men's basketball team secured a 72-61 exhibition victory against Nebraska at the Marriott Center on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. A strong second half featuring improved shooting and ball movement helped the Cougars overcome a halftime deficit.
No. 22 BYU upset previously unbeaten No. 8 Texas Tech 3-2 at South Field on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Senior Mattyn Summers-Oviatt recorded her first career brace to help lead the Cougars to their second consecutive come-from-behind victory against the Red Raiders.
