Hansen Named Big Sky Co-Defensive Player of the Week
Utah Tech freshman linebacker Luke Hansen has been named the Big Sky Conference co-Defensive Player of the Week following a standout performance in the Trailblazers' first Big Sky victory. The 43-26 road win over Cal Poly snapped a 10-game losing streak for Utah Tech and was fueled by a defensive effort that forced six turnovers.
StatewideOriginally published October 23, 2026
Cal Poly Falls 43-26 to Utah Tech at Spanos Stadium
The Cal Poly football team suffered a 43-26 loss to Utah Tech at Spanos Stadium. The defeat leaves the Mustangs with a 4-5 record and a 3-3 standing in Big Sky Play.
StatewideOriginally published October 23, 2026
NICA Utah State Championships Set for October at Desert Color
The Utah NICA State Championships are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, 2026, at the Desert Color Trail Park in Saint George. Red Rock Bicycle will provide free pre-race bike checks and repairs at the event to assist competitors.
StatewideOctober 23, 2026
Race schedule changed for Friday due to muddy conditions
Due to rain and muddy conditions, changes have been made to the race schedule for Friday. The venue was closed on Thursday, and pit zones are scheduled to open at 9:00 AM on Friday.
StatewideOctober 23, 2026
Peanuts and Best Friends Release Snoopy Merch to Support Adoption
Best Friends Animal Society and Peanuts have launched a limited-edition eight-piece merchandise collection featuring Snoopy and his siblings to support pet adoption efforts. The collection, available starting October 23, includes various apparel and accessories designed to highlight the unique personalities of shelter animals.
StatewideOctober 23, 2026
Utah Man Charged with Attempted Hate Crime, and other Crimes After Allegedly Making Online Threats to “blow up” a Synagogue
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment charging a Utah man with multiple federal crimes including possession of an unregistered destructive device, threat to kill and injure persons and to destroy a building with an explosive, and attempting to commit a hate crime, among other charges, after threats were allegedly made online relating to a Utah synagogue
StatewideOctober 23, 2026
BLM to Conduct Aerial Herbicide Treatments in Carbon County
The Bureau of Land Management and the United States Wildland Fire Service plan to perform aerial herbicide treatments in Carbon County from Oct. 26 through Nov. 13, 2026, as weather permits.
StatewideOctober 23, 2026
Former Dallas Cowboys Star Cornell Green Dies at 86
Football player Cornell Green died October 21, 2026, at the age of 86. A former Dallas Cowboys standout and Utah State All-American, Green was a key figure in the team's Doomsday Defense.
StatewideOctober 23, 2026
Utah Group Urges UDOT to End Flock Safety Contract Over Surveillance Concerns
A nonprofit is urging the Utah Department of Transportation to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, arguing that controlling the use of license-plate readers is more feasible than eliminating them entirely. The push comes after investigations revealed that millions of searches have been conducted on Utah's camera networks by out-of-state agencies.
StatewideMillcreekOriginally published October 23, 2026
Can hard tech power Utah’s next generation of unicorns?
Tech Utah built its identity on software. Can it build one on hardware? The SaaSpocalypse wiped out $1 trillion in value — pushing Silicon Slopes investors into unfamiliar territory: energy, semiconductors and data centers.
via Utah BusinessStatewideOctober 23, 2026
Wheeler Machinery Co. to acquire SITECH Intermountain, adding a dedicated construction technology team
By Wheeler Machinery Co. Upon closing, SITECH Intermountain will operate as a dedicated construction technology team within Wheeler, enhancing Wheeler’s ability to deliver comprehensive equipment and technology solutions to customers in the construction, infrastructure and heavy civil segments.
via Utah BusinessStatewideOctober 23, 2026
UDOT Highlights Summer 2026 Tools and Equipment Innovations
The UDOT Innovation Review Summer 2026 Part Three report features various tools and equipment innovations submitted between June 1 and the end of August 2026. This final installment focuses on specialized equipment designed to improve efficiency and maintenance tasks.
StatewideOctober 23, 2026
Hurricane declares a local emergency after flooding damages over 100 homes and RVs
The Willow Wind RV Park and homes along Gould Wash were evacuated Thursday morning because of the floods. Much of southern Utah is under either a flood watch or warning through Thursday evening.
via Utah Public RadioStatewideOctober 23, 2026