BYU Ranked No. 9 in First CFP Rankings
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.
StatewideSalt Lake CityNovember 5, 2026
Multi-Agency Study Launches to Monitor Desert Bighorn Sheep in Utah
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.
StatewideNovember 5, 2026
BLM Advises Public to Avoid Damaged Babylon Road in Red Cliffs NCA
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.
StatewideNovember 5, 2026