The Newton Town Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Newton Town Hall in the Town Council Chambers.
The Newton Town Council is scheduled to meet on Oct. 1, 2026, to discuss several municipal items, including a ball diamond lease and updates on Clarke Park. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at 51 South Center in Newton.
Newton officials announced a water line replacement project scheduled for the week of September 28, 2026. The project involves replacing a section of transite pipe along 100 West.
The Newton Town Planning Commission has scheduled a workshop meeting for September 24, 2026, to discuss draft maps for the Newton General Plan. The meeting will involve Brandon Bell from BRAG.
The Newton Planning Commission has announced a change to its scheduled October 2026 regular meeting date.
The police dog, named Bruno, fell onto Interstate 80 on September 15 while supporting an investigation involving a suspicious package. He suffered several fractures, but survived. The shocking incident was captured on video, released by the department, which confirmed that Bruno is recovering at home.
A southern Utah mother charged after her 3-year-old son died in a hot car last year has accepted a plea deal. Celine Switlick, 30, pleaded no contest to a reduced charge. Initially charged in 5th District Court in St.
If you need another reason to cheer against Notre Dame in Saturday night's big game against BYU, then pull up a chair. As my mother (never) said, if you haven't got something nice to say about someone, come sit next to me. Notre Dame is unbeaten in five (easy) games and ranked No.
SYRACUSE—Clean out the garage of old bikes, tires, skis or mattresses and drop them off this Saturday, Oct. 17, at a Collection of Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) event located at the Syracuse Park & Ride, 3221 S. Utah Recycling Alliance (URA) is hosting the event in an effort to reduce what goes into the landfill.
-Thursday, BYU and Utah men’s basketball were ranked in the Big 12 preseason coaches poll and the all-Big 12 preseason team was released. The coaches poll is as follows: 1. Arizona (12 first place votes) 2. Houston (4 first place votes) 3. Kansas 4.
This article is an excerpt from the weekly Church Beat newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday night. Shane Reese and Mark Ott have carried a lot of weight since 2024. Imagine having a medical legend like pioneering heart surgeon President Russell M.
Two years after Gov. Spencer Cox announced Utah’s Fentanyl Task Force, its leaders say the state is making progress against overdose deaths — but fentanyl remains a threat in communities across Utah. (Photo: KUTV) Share topics: Utah Fentanyl Overdose deaths Fentanyl Task Force Spencer Cox Drug Enforcement Administration Counterfeit pills Methamphetamine SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Two years after Gov.
At least two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the attacker was shot and killed, authorities said. “We don’t have a number at this point. We know children are among the victims,” Bend police spokesperson Sheila Miller said during a media briefing.
Utah's average composite ACT rises into the 20s in 2026 an improvement from last year. The state provides a free test for every high school junior. The improving ACT mark is the latest indicator of post-pandemic academic growth in Utah schools.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates hosted the governors of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming at a construction site for a new nuclear power plant. "We've got our permit, we've got our construction plans, so here we are," he said. Gates, who also founded the company Terra Power, is behind the nuclear power project being built here in western Wyoming.
Daylight savings time is coming soon and with the change comes lower-visibility during evening commutes. This may not seem like cause for much concern but it also aligns with peak migration season which means higher vehicle/deer collisions in Utah year after year.
Latter-day Saint leaders pray for Pope Leo’s ‘swift recovery’ Message of hope and healing comes day after the Catholic pontiff’s cancer surgery. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
CFP closing in on expansion to 24 teams in 2027 in deal worth extra $300M per year The expansion will double the number of teams included in the Playoff. Indiana holds the trophy after their win against Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan.
Alta Ski Area, situated at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, is changing its parking rules to manage its limited space. These changes include a $100 fee for no-shows on parking reservations.
Happy Thursday, Utah! Today's forecast A big ridge of high pressure will build into the region, bringing clear skies and more seasonal conditions. Friday. Weekend outlook Friday will feature sunny skies statewide and seasonal temperatures.
A hawk that escaped its Sugar House home this summer was finally recovered and returned home after nearly 100 days. HawkWatch International announced that Stax, a Harris's hawk, was back home after going missing in June. Weeks after Stax escaped the care of HawkWatch International, he was actually spotted at the Salt Lake Country Club, where he made a temporary home.
On Saturday, the no. 8 BYU Cougars will take on the no. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in one of the most anticipated football games of the season. With a special F-35 flyover planned, here's what you need to know before heading to Lavell Edwards Stadium.
I-15, SR-201 and other state highways impacted SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 15, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of upcoming road and ramp closures in Davis and Salt Lake counties. In Davis County, two closures will impact drivers in Clearfield and Bountiful: In Salt Lake County, drivers should plan ahead for two […]
Oct. 15 (UPI) — President Donald Trump Donald Trump said the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed, reversing an earlier announcement from the Pentagon.
Of about 5,000 Utah voters who state election officials notified earlier this year needed to provide proof of their U.S. citizenship before this year’s November election, only 1,827 have responded and confirmed their citizenship, according to Utah’s lieutenant governor’s office.
Starting Saturday, Smith's Ballpark will transform into a climbing competition as many of the world’s top climbers come and climb several boulder problems. The World Climbing Series, previously known as the International Federation of Sport Climbing World Cup, is set to take place at the stadium starting Friday and continuing through the weekend.
“We’re thrilled to share that Stax is safe and sound at HWI headquarters again,” Executive Director Nikki Wayment is quoted as saying. Stax, a missing Harris’s Hawk in the Sugar House neighborhood. The mission then shifted to making sure Stax was recovered before winter set in, as Harris’s Hawks are not native to Utah nor known to migrate.
Utah Sen. John Curtis is speaking out against the Trump Administration's decision to import Russian diesel. The president made the decision to help lower costs here at home. Critics say it will only help Russia's war efforts against Ukraine.
FILE - ESPN Monday Night Football commentator Steve Young is seen before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in New Orleans. Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose and Steve Young are among roughly 20 ESPN commentators and reporters who were laid off on Friday, June 30, 2023, as part of job cuts by the network.
The first two operational F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrive at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Sept. 2, 2015. The jets were piloted by Col. David Lyons, 388th Fighter Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Yosef Morris, 34th Fighter squadron director of operations.
As the season’s first freeze nears, plumbing experts say a few simple steps now can help protect your pipes from freezing and bursting. Troy Neerings, owner of Neerings Plumbing Heating Air & Electric, has spent decades working in the industry.
While the rains are comforting, Utah and Colorado are still in a historic drought and bipartisan work led by Senator John Curtis aims to help. The Senate passed the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation’s Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program, continue funding, and make improvements to the program.
A WalletHub analysis of 48 states has ranked energy efficiency across home and automobile consumption. Utah ranked eighth most energy-efficient overall, while California was identified as the most efficient state in the study.
A comment period has been announced for the potential appointment of a commissioner for the new District Court Debt Collection and Housing Action Division. The public may provide feedback regarding the nomination of Spencer Lythgoe.
Savory Fund (Draper, UT) has closed its third restaurant investment fund at $201.5 million, surpassing its target. Mark Tullis Oct 13, 2026 - 4 min read Savory Fund’s headquarters in Draper, Utah, overlooking the South Salt Lake valley, The Point, and much of the Silicon Slopes northern corridor.
Mickey Bucio, 18, was charged with shooting at a group after an alleged dispute over loud music in Salt Lake. The incident on Sept. 30 left a 16-year-old injured; Bucio faces multiple felonies. Police said they found Bucio's belongings at the scene, and the gun used was reported as stolen.
Two recalls announced October 8 involve products that could expose consumers to button-battery ingestion, fire and burn hazards. Giant Bicycle is recalling about 3,630 LED-light keys included with certain SureLock bicycle-lock sets. The keys violate federal safety requirements because children can easily access their button-cell batteries and required warnings are missing.
Brigham Young University's School of Medicine has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. This milestone allows the university to begin accepting student applications in the coming weeks before launching its MD program in July 2027.
Why the LDS Church can wade into abortion politics — and even donate money — without risking its tax-exempt status Houses of worship are free to weigh in for or against public policies. Siding with specific candidates is another matter. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is unlikely to face any IRS repercussions for its efforts against Prop 1.
Utah's female authors are reshaping the publishing industry with fan events. Genres like clean romance and historical fiction are gaining popularity in Utah. Collaborative culture among authors boosts Utah's national and international literary reach.
