BYU’s School of Medicine now has an opening date. Here’s when students can apply.
Renderings of the new building are unveiled. It will be a “true temple of learning,” says the school’s inaugural dean. (Brigham Young University) Pictured is a rendering of what Brigham Young University's School of Medicine will look like, shared on Wednesday, Oct.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 14, 2026
What makes a school route 'safe?' Utah officials explain
For many Utah parents, Safe Routes Utah is a familiar tool used to find the safest walking and biking paths to school. But what exactly makes a route safe? Safe Routes Utah, a program administered through the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), helps schools identify and map designated routes that guide students away from high-traffic roadways and potential hazards.
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Caring for baby animals at zoos and aquariums
Staff members talk about the joys and challenges of rearing young otters, orangutans, tadpoles and more. Scott Renshaw Baby orangutan Weila Utah's Hogle Zoo
At the risk of a scalding-hot take: Baby animals are cute. People love to see them when theyre born at zoos and aquariums, and those facilities know that little critters are a draw for patrons.
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Utah Transit Authority Proposes First Fare Hike in 13 Years
The Utah Transit Authority is considering its first base fare increase in 13 years to address rising operational costs. The proposal suggests raising the base fare from $2.50 to $3 for several transit services.
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Utah Transit Authority to Offer Free Rides September 18-20
The Utah Transit Authority is temporarily suspending fare collection across its entire system from September 18 to September 20, 2026. This initiative is part of a larger system upgrade involving the implementation of a new FrontRunner safety system.
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New BYU School of Medicine receives preliminary accreditation ahead of welcoming first students
Less than a year before welcoming its first class of students, the new BYU School of Medicine announced that it has received preliminary accreditation. Department of Education's Liaison Committee on Medical Education approved the accreditation, allowing BYU to begin recruiting and admitting students ahead of the school's July 2027 start date.
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Brigham Young University School of Medicine earns national accreditation
The Brigham Young University School of Medicine has officially received its accreditation, BYU President Shane Reese announced Wednesday. Accreditation marks a crucial step in the university's effort to establish its own medical school, a venture first announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in July 2024.
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Carbon High School hosted FAFSA assistance event October 12
Carbon High School hosted a FAFSA assistance event on October 12. Employees from the Utah State University financial aid office were available to help seniors and parents complete the application.
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Utah approves $39.1 million Rice-Eccles Stadium renovation. Here's how it will be funded.
The University of Utah board of trustees approved a $39.1 million renovation to Rice-Eccles Stadium Tuesday. The approval allows the U. The total construction cost for the project is $27.56 million, according to a presentation shown to the trustees on Tuesday.
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Utah State Board of Education election 2026: What you need to know about all 8 state school board races
Eight different Utah state school board seats are up for grabs this November, but four races have already been decided. Eight different Utah state school board seats are up for grabs this November, but four races have already been decided.
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Rep. Moore says he puts policy over toxic politics; Crosby calls himself a chance for change
In the race for Utah's newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District, Republican incumbent Rep. Blake Moore squared off with one of his challengers, Democrat Peter Crosby, on the debate stage at Utah State University on Tuesday, three weeks before the Nov.
via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 14, 2026
Request for Bids – Waste Collection Services
Carbon County is accepting sealed bids for two separate exclusive contracts for the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste, each beginning January 1, 2027. Bidders may bid on one or both contracts, but must submit a separate sealed bid for each and must be able to begin service on that date.
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USU Eastern Invites Community to First Aviation Family Night
USU Eastern press release Utah State University Eastern’s Aviation Technology program is inviting families to take flight with a fun, Halloween-themed evening at its first annual Aviation Family Night on Thursday, Oct. 400 N.
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Policía identifica a personas muertas por intoxicación con monóxido de carbono
Los detectives reconstruyen la secuencia de los hechos, examinan un vehículo y analizan objetos de la vivienda. El médico forense aún debe determinar la causa exacta de las muertes. Las víctimas fueron identificadas únicamente por sus edades: hombre de 43 años, un adolescente de 16 años, y tres niños de 12, 11 y 5 años.
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Mammoth Defeat Maple Leafs 5-4 at Delta Center on Tuesday
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 at the Delta Center on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Dylan Guenther and Mikhail Sergachev each recorded a goal and an assist for the Mammoth to secure the victory.
StatewideOctober 14, 2026
Government watchdog files Hatch Act complaint over Ilhan Omar raid
Oct. 14 (UPI) — A bipartisan government watchdog has filed a Hatch Act complaint against the Trump administration alleging that the federal law enforcement raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's residence this week was intended to influence the outcome of November's midterm elections.
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