The official Big 12 availability report released Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, lists several BYU and Utah players as out, doubtful, or questionable ahead of the Saturday game in Salt Lake City. BYU faces significant roster absences with four players listed as out, while Utah has one player ruled out for the matchup.
SLC Photo Community is a place where everyone can share their point of view and enjoy the outside world together through photography! Photo courtesy: Fofo Arellano Film and the City: SLC Photo Community By Yonni Uribe November 4, 2026 Art It’s only fair to say that our current state of the world feels a little… disconnected, disillusioned and disengaged, right?
Congratulations to the November Students of the Month nominated by faculty in the Social Studies d...
For four years, Kate Christian and her fellow seniors have helped Utah State women's soccer collect conference tournament championships. On Thursday night, Christian delivered another memorable moment in a senior season that has already required plenty of resilience.
Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime to secure a 5-4 victory for the Montreal Canadiens against the Utah Mammoth at the Bell Centre on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. The win allowed Montreal to bounce back from a recent overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Eric and Keriann Solari say they reported an alleged assault to authorities in Baker County, Oregon involving their 6-year-old daughter in 2024, months before a Utah teen was reported missing. When Oregon State Police troopers recovered a Utah teenager who had been missing for nearly a year and a half, Eric Solari felt relief — and sorrow for the girl’s family.
Business News Central Utah Local Utah News Northern Utah Regional News Southern Utah Top News Stories Gas pump. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI UTAH UTAH, Nov. 5, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah gas prices have dropped 13 in the past week, on average, according to AAA.
Utah Democrats saw historic gains in the 2026 midterms. The gains were so big that one analysis says the state shifted 14 points to the left. A sign at the Utah Democrats' election night watch party, Nov. 3, 2026 As it turns out, Utah is just like the rest of the country.
The GOP held 61 of the House's 75 seats at the beginning of the year. They need at least 50 to maintain their supermajority. Republicans could lose their supermajority in the Utah House of Representatives for the first time in 26 years following significant Democratic gains in Tuesday's general election.
Utah Renewable Communities and Rocky Mountain Power have announced the Utah Community Clean Energy Program, which is scheduled to begin in participating communities in January 2027. The program aims to support the development of renewable energy resources on the state's power grid through a new billing structure.
Clean green waste includes lawn clippings, manure, chipped limbs, tree and shrub trimmings, wood pallets and clean lumber. (Courtesy/WIWMD) LAYTON—Despite the rise in prices for goods and services across the country, local rates to process recyclables and disposal of out-of-district and pre-chipped or shredded clean green waste are on the decline here locally.
A side-by-side rollover accident near Strawberry Ridge resulted in three injuries, requiring helicopter assistance for rescue operations. The incident occurred in an area characterized by vast terrain that requires specialized search and rescue expertise.
A man on supervised release for possession of child pornography was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the same crimes. Johnston Blackhorse, 43, of Aneth, had previously been convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in 2015.
UTAH COUNTY, Utah, Nov. 5, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Three people were injured Wednesday when a side-by-side rolled over near Strawberry Ridge, prompting a rescue involving three helicopters, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. The rollover happened about 2:40 p.m., the sheriff’s office said in a social media post.
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 5, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Adam Hunter Harmel, the 39-year-old Oregon man arrested after he was allegedly found with a Utah girl who had been missing since May of 2025, has had his first federal court appearance. Harmel appeared Wednesday in a Boise, Idaho courtroom.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The CSI Volleyball team made their way down to Salt Lake for the Region 18 tournament with one goal in mind, and on Wednesday night they got
A Utah Hospital Association subsidiary will manage nearly $48.2 million in federal funding for rural hospitals and health care providers, with grants expected to be awarded through roughly 60 contracts. The Utah Healthcare Education & Research Foundation will oversee applications, budgets, payments and performance measures.
Governor Cox participated in Utah's Central Homelessness Summit on November 5 to discuss strategies for helping individuals move from crisis to stability. The event included over 350 service providers, first responders, and elected officials.
The Utah State Library is pleased to announce the December opening of the Utah Public Library Institute for Training (UPLIFT) Professional Development Grant. This cycle focuses exclusively on educational tuition support for library staff across Utah. Eligible Coursework and Funding Recipients can receive up to $1,000 in reimbursement upon successful course completion. Eligible coursework includes graduate-level MLIS courses, undergraduate library ...
The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) released a new research and policy brief, The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Higher Education: A 2026 Update. This report provides the most comprehensive look to date at women’s representation in leadership roles across Utah’s public colleges and universities, the state’s eight technical colleges, and two private higher education institutions (BYU and Westminster University). The brief updates UWLP’s 2021 publication and examines progress, persistent gaps, and national comparisons among the following positions: State Board of Higher Education, Presidents, Cabinet Members, Chief Academic Officers and Vice Presidents, and Academic Deans. Dr. Susan Madsen & Julene Reese
An exiting storm system is expected to bring cooler temperatures to northern Utah on Thursday, November 5, 2026, before high pressure brings sunny and pleasant conditions through the weekend.
MOAB, Utah – An Aneth man, with a criminal history of possessing child pornography, was sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment. In April 2026, Johnston Blackhorse, 43, of Aneth, Utah, was convicted by a jury after he received and possessed child pornography, also known as child sex abuse material (CSAM). At the time of the offense, Blackhorse was already on supervised release for
News November 5, 2026 U of U Academic Senate questions timing, scope of faculty tenure audit. Eyes on the U Will Ruzanski Creative Commons A legislative audit of faculty tenure at Utah’s public universities drew pushback from members of the U’s Academic Senate during a virtual meeting on Monday.
Notorio founder Leo Lupiano wants to simplify the legal and administrative work of building a company. The platform combines formation services, registered agent support, cap table tracking, document management and AI-assisted workflows.
Kirton McConkie has been recognized as a top law firm in 13 practice areas throughout Utah and Idaho, according to a November 5 statement regarding the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®.
MOAB, Utah (November, 2026) – The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) has officially opened a new paleontological excavation site that may hold the key to understanding a major evolutionary turning point. The site, which teams officially opened for excavation in mid-October, is currently tied as potentially the oldest Cretaceous dinosaur bonebed in North America. Estimated at between 138-141 Million years old, this site provides context on the transition from the Jurassic to the Cretaceous.
Utah ski resorts are introducing new terrain, lifts, and operational improvements for the 2026–27 season. Updates include expanded snowmaking, new lodging, and upgraded lift access across various mountain locations.
Utah’s consumer sentiment fell 3.7%, from 71.3 in September to 68.6 in October, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey. Although the decline falls within the survey’s margin of error, it marks a further decrease in sentiment from the previous month.
Senator Luz Escamilla (S.D. 10) and Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) will launch a community-based food security network on Thursday, November 5, connecting local food producers, community organizations, and private-sector partners to deliver nutritious, culturally appropriate food to Utah families in the communities where it is most needed.
Jazz head coach Will Hardy attributed the team's overtime struggles against the New Orleans Pelicans to rebounding issues. The loss on Wednesday night extended Utah's losing streak to six games.
Utah’s economy remains resilient amid rising cost pressures The Utah Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the September 2026 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers.
The Sanpete Sanitary Landfill Co-operative will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2026, to discuss the proposed 2027 budget. Residents and customers are encouraged to attend the meeting to provide comments regarding the upcoming budget.
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Setting your thermostat to 68-72 degrees when youre at home can help you save money this winter. Your heating bill will make a bigger dent in your bank account this winter. Natural gas prices are up in Utah. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects households in the West to spend 7% more this winter.
On this episode of the Church News podcast, the Primary general presidency talks about what to know for children in the Children and Youth program. Listen or watch here.
The refinements to the Children and Youth program are intended to help young people live the gospel of Jesus Christ with greater purpose — to believe in Christ, belong to Christ and His Church, and become like Christ, said Young Men General President Timothy L. Farnes.
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The College Football Playoff Selection Committee released its first rankings of the 2026 season on Tuesday, Nov. 3, placing Miami at No. 1 and Georgia at No. 2. Utah earned its highest historical ranking at No. 3, while BYU secured the No. 9 spot, marking the third consecutive year the Cougars have appeared in the top 10.
The BYU Cougars have been ranked No. 9 in the first College Football Playoff assessments of the 2026-27 season, marking their third consecutive year receiving a top-10 rating. The Cougars, currently 7-1, will face No. 3 Utah in Salt Lake City this Saturday.
The National Park Service and several partners have launched a multi-agency study to monitor desert bighorn sheep disease, population, and habitat across southeastern Utah. The initiative involves Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef national parks and surrounding lands.
The Bureau of Land Management is advising the public to avoid Babylon Road in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area after recent rain events caused significant damage, making the road impassable for all vehicles. The damage has restricted access to the Sand Cove Trailhead and the Virgin River, and officials are working with local authorities to assess repairs.
