'Saturday Night Live' spoof targets Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center proposal
James Austin Johnson portrayed Mr. Is it going to take up precious water? Absolutely. Is it going to provide a necessary service? Who's to say? But on the flip side, it's going to make me a tremendous amount of money. I thought it was a very well-done parody.
via KUTVStatewideOctober 11, 2026
Flash Flood and High Wind Warnings Issued for Utah on October 11
Multiple flash flood warnings and advisories were issued for parts of Utah, Arizona, and Nevada on October 11, 2026, due to heavy rain from tropical moisture. High wind warnings and advisories also impact several regions, including parts of southwestern Utah and the Southern Mountains.
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Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway Reopens to Two-Way Traffic After Sept. 30 Rockfall
Zion National Park reopened the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway to two-way traffic on Oct. 9, 2026, following a major rockfall. While limited access has been restored from the East Entrance to Great Arch Overlook, through travel to Springdale remains closed while crews repair the damaged roadway.
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Georgia reaches No. 1 in Coaches Poll after beating Alabama
Georgia rose to No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a 20-17 victory over Alabama. Texas dropped to No. 6 after an upset loss to Oklahoma.
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26-year-old Zebra in Utah seeks companionship after losing animal friends
Zoolu is a chapman zebra who has lived in Utah for the past 21 years with owner Karen Becker, who has rescued many "exotic" animals over the years. "My last Friesian (horse) just passed away about six months ago, as well as a Watusi African bull, and they were great friends," Becker said.
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Real Salt Lake Falls 2-1 to Philadelphia Union on October 9
Real Salt Lake fell 2-1 to the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on October 9. Despite a late goal, the loss leaves RSL winless in their last 13 away matches across all competitions.
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BYU and Utah Remain High in New AP Top 25 Poll
In the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll, BYU and Utah remain ranked within the top 15, holding the No. 8 and No. 11 positions respectively. The rankings reflect significant shifts across the college football landscape following a weekend of major upsets.
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Where's the beef? This rancher hopes it stays in Utah
Korey Wright is a Utah rancher with a rather ambitious goal: He'd like Utah cows to be eaten by Utah people. Not just some of the cows. As it is now, the vast majority of Utah's cows are shipped out of state to one of the processing plants owned and operated by the beef producing companies known collectively as the Big Four: Tyson, Cargill, JBS and National Beef.
via KSLStatewideOctober 11, 2026
El Papa será operado para extirparle un nódulo en un pulmón – Telemundo Utah
El Papa, de 71 años, indicó que la lesión se detectó en una etapa temprana y que estaba “circunscrita” o bien localizada. El papa León XIV anunció este domingo que se someterá a una cirugía en los próximos días para extirpar una lesión nodular en un pulmón que fue descubierta recientemente durante chequeos médicos.
via telemundoutah.comStatewideOctober 11, 2026
High Wind Warning Issued for Southern Mountains and Southwest Utah
A high wind warning has been issued for the Southern Mountains and parts of Southwest Utah, including areas near Brian Head and Alton. The National Weather Service Salt Lake City reports that wind gusts could reach up to 80 mph in some locations.
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Tropical Remnants Bring Heavy Rain & High Winds
By: Damon Yauney Posted 1 hour and 1 minutes ago Tropical Storm Rachel made landfall last night along the northern Baja Peninsula and quickly weakened. The remnants of the storm will drift north across the area today, bringing widespread showers & t-storms.
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 11, 2026
Fox Hills School Community Council adopts new rules of order
The Fox Hills School Community Council adopted new rules of order and procedure on Oct. 8, 2026. The council will review and update these rules annually through a formal vote.
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Utah State Secures First Pac-12 Win With Second-Half Comeback
Utah State secured its first-ever Pac-12 victory on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, by overcoming a 13-point deficit to defeat Washington State 17-16 at Maverik Stadium. Junior linebacker Asher Cunningham led a dominant second-half defensive performance, forcing two critical fumbles that fueled the Aggies' comeback.
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Mammoth beat Sabres 4-1 to conclude five-game trip
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night to conclude a five-game trip. John Marino, Anders Lee, and Kailer Yamamoto each recorded a goal and an assist during the victory.
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Mammoth bounce back to beat the Sabres 4-1 to close trip
John Marino, Anders Lee and Kailer Yamamoto each had a goal and an assist to help the Utah Mammoth beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night. Nick Schmaltz also scored, and Barrett Hayton had two assists.
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Lobo Men Repeat as Nuttycombe Champions, Women Finish Fourth
The New Mexico men's cross country team secured their second consecutive Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational title on Friday, according to a October 9 report. The Lobo women finished fourth in the team standings at the event held in Madison, Wis.
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Kipruto Sets Course Record as Colorado Takes Second at Nuttycombe
The Colorado cross country team achieved top-5 finishes at the Nuttycombe Invitational in Verona, Wisconsin, featuring a course record by Meshack Kipruto. The men's team placed second while the women's team finished fifth.
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No. 14 Utah Cross Country Finishes Eighth at Nuttycombe Invitational on Oct. 8
The No. 14 ranked Utah women's cross country team placed eighth-overall during the Nuttycombe Invitational held on October 8. Erin Vringer led the team with a personal best time at the race.
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Intermountain Healthcare Announces Upcoming BLS Skills Classes in Utah and Idaho
Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled upcoming Heartcode Basic Life Support skills classes for healthcare professionals in Ogden, Utah, and Burley, Idaho. The sessions aim to train practitioners in high-quality CPR and early AED deployment.
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Utah Football to Face Colorado on Oct. 17
The University of Utah and the University of Colorado are scheduled to meet on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN and via radio on KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM for Colorado fans and ESPN 700 AM / 92.1 FM for Utah fans.
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No. 12 Utah defeats Kansas 41-24 on October 9
No. 12 Utah defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 41-24 on October 9 at a sold out Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Despite a strong performance from quarterback Isaiah Marshall, the Jayhawks were outscored 14-0 in the fourth quarter to fall to 2-3.
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Utah Defeats Kansas 41-24 to Reach 5-0 Season Record
The University of Utah football team defeated the University of Kansas 41-24 on Oct. 10, 2026, moving their season record to 5-0. The victory, played at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, extends Utah's winning streak to four games and maintains their undefeated status.
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Utah defeated Kansas 41-24 on October 10, 2026
The University of Utah defeated the University of Kansas with a score of 41 to 24 on October 10, 2026. The victory moved Utah to a 5-0 record, while Kansas fell to 2-3.
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Parker Rushes for 174 to Lead No. 12 Utah Over Kansas
Wayshawn Parker rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 12 Utah to a 41-24 victory over Kansas on Saturday night, extending the Utes' undefeated season to 5-0. Devon Dampier contributed 238 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Kansas' Isaiah Marshall threw for 333 yards in a losing effort.
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