Long after fire embers cool and structural rebuilding begins, adolescents’ mental health may still need attention. Utah's 2026 wildfire season underscores that need.
A Hill Air Force Base fire crew extinguished a semi-trailer fire on I-80 near Exit 54 on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. No injuries were reported during the incident, and the roadway has since reopened.
In celebration of their contributions to the Southern Utah community, Utah Tech University inducted Tony and Shae Allen and V. Lowry Snow into its Hall of Fame this fall.
The Big 12 Conference has issued a $100,000 fine to UCF following discriminatory chants directed at BYU during a football game. Additionally, the conference has implemented a new policy establishing escalating penalties for discriminatory conduct, including potential in-game competitive penalties.
Republican candidates Blake Moore and Keith Grover have shared their campaign priorities through recent surveys, focusing on economic affordability, individual liberty, and legislative leadership. Moore is seeking reelection to Utah's 2nd Congressional District, while Grover is campaigning for Senate District 23.
Rocky 50th anniversary; Filméxico festival; Utah Queer Film Festival; Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman and more. Scott Renshaw "Rocky" (1976)Amazon MGM Studios The Lost Boys: Just in case you haven’t gotten Halloween out of your system, you can rebound on the day after with a vampire classic.
Kalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour speaks during the Economic Club of New York luncheon, Oct. 27, 2026, in New York. Just days after the federal government sued Utah to stop its civil case against Kalshi, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown hit the prediction market website and co-founders Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara with criminal charges.
Heart cells stay fueled up by burning multiple energy sources simultaneously—a unique ability that's crucial to preventing heart failure.
Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen is speaking out on social media ahead of next week’s election, urging Utah voters to retain judges in order to preserve an “independent, non-political judiciary.” “Do you believe in the Utah Constitution’s promise of a fair, independent and non-political judiciary?”
Crews working on the First Dam Tank and Water Line Project are preparing to pave sections of Canyon Road beginning next week as construction continues along 300 North. Thank you for reading Already a subscriber? Login here × Enjoying the read?
HURRICANE, Utah — Flood mud is washed from the streets of Hurricane, but there are still plenty of signs of struggle. Not far from the street washing, community organizer Cherie Santiago, on the Flood Committee, is directing impromptu teen volunteers.
A woman has been charged after allegedly stealing dozens of packages while working at Amazon. Mabel Tarache Sogamoso, 28, is charged with one count of mail theft with ten or more victims and one count of communications fraud valued at equal to or over $5000.
Members of the new Kaysville Youth Court. The Youth Court offers first-time youth offenders a second chance by diverting minor offenses from the formal juvenile justice system. (Courtesy) The 2026-27 term of the Kaysville Youth Court officially began on Sept. 17, marking the 26th year of providing an alternative path to justice for local youth.
Cincinnati Head Coach Scott Satterfield and several players spoke to the media on October 27, 2026, regarding an upcoming matchup against Utah. The game is scheduled for Saturday at Nippert Stadium and will be televised on ESPN.
Sixth-ranked Utah owns the nation's longest active winning streak and sits atop the Big 12 standings following last week's win over No. 18 Houston. Cincinnati, the Utes' next opponent, handed Texas Tech its first loss of the season in dominant fashion last week.
Every boot tells a story of a fallen service member or first responder. What started out as 178 boots is now up to 400. (Courtesy Antionette Stapley) LAYTON—Operation Hero was born out of tragedy. First Sgt. Tracy Stapley was killed in 2013 while on deployment in Qatar.
State election officials, like Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, have wrestled with the Trump administration all year over mail-in voting. With the midterms approaching, rural clerks and voters are standing by Utah's system.
News October 28, 2026 Utah AG sues Kalshi to close “prediction market” loophole in state's anti-gambling laws. Hits & Misses City Weekly Staff Hit: Predict This Utah’s crusade against gambling continues, as Attorney General Derek Brown filed a lawsuit against the sports betting platform Kalshi for their “prediction markets.”
And much has not. Pearson herself passed away earlier this year, and one of the original production’s lead actors, Charles Lynn Frost (the legendary Sister Dottie S. Dixon), left us in 2021; Jay Perry who originated a different role in 2006, now takes on the role originated by Frost.
The deli serves them alongside its playful take on Utah-style dirty soda. Stefene Russell Feldman's peach cobbler dirty soda Stefene Russell Brooklyn candy shop owner Louis Auster invented the egg cream soda in 1890. That’s the most famous and accepted story, anyway.
As Halloween approaches, shoppers are already seeing promotions for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Wallet Hub writer and analyst Chip Lupo expects people to keep spending through the holidays despite higher prices, but says a bargain can become expensive if it sits on a credit card.
The Trump administration is now suing Utah, asserting its control over Kalshi. It's in response to a lawsuit Utah Attorney General Derek Brown recently leveled at Kalshi, accusing the website and app of violating the state's prohibition on gambling.
Ohio State moved up to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll on Sunday, while Miami remained the only team to hold its position. The ranking shift follows a significant reordering in the poll after BYU suffered its first loss of the season at UCF.
Two types of squishy children’s toys are being recalled because water beads inside can expand if swallowed, creating potentially deadly choking and intestinal-obstruction hazards. ABC Trading is recalling about 37,000 Squishy Dumpling and Crazy Squib Ball toys.
Former Utah Rep. Lee, who resigned from the Utah Legislature the day he was charged, showed little emotion as he stood next to his attorney during the brief court hearing.
Once a year, public library directors from across the state convene for three days of networking, training, decision-making, and the presentation of the Utah Quality Library Awards. The Fall Directors Summit is Utah State Library’s biggest annual event.   Planning for the Fall Directors Summit happens all year. Every library, whether it’s a small rural library, or a large library with ...
A father was killed in front of his two children during an attempted robbery, according West Valley Police. The father, who was not identified by police, was brought to St. Marks Hospital on Saturday with a gunshot wound to the head. Police said he later died due to his injuries.
A potential top 10 matchup between No. 6 Utah and No. 8 BYU is scheduled for a 10 a.m. MT kickoff on Nov. 7, marking a rare early start for the rivalry.
Young children are 10 times more likely to be struck by cars on Halloween than on any other night, so the Red Cross is urging drivers to stay alert to help keep trick-or-treaters safe. Halloween is a night of costumes, candy and excitement for children, but it’s also the most dangerous night of the year for young pedestrians.
Red Cross of Utah press release UTAH – Halloween is a night of costumes, candy and excitement for children, but it’s also the most dangerous night of the year for young pedestrians. With trick-or-treaters expected in neighborhoods on Saturday, the American Red Cross of Utah is reminding families and drivers to take simple precautions to help prevent accidents.
The Utah State Charter Educational Agency Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting for October 28, 2026. The virtual meeting will address several items including budget matters and organizational discussions.
A forecast issued by the National Weather Service Salt Lake City on October 28, 2026, indicates sunny conditions for much of Utah today, with increasing chances of rain and thunderstorms arriving later in the week.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is actively working against two abortion ballot measures in Idaho and another in Nevada. Even so, one researcher says the faith’s abortion policy is generous, compared to other conservative religions.
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham stated Monday that the program will not make changes to the offensive coordinator position despite the team's struggling offense. The Wolverines currently rank among the nation's lowest in several offensive categories, including scoring and total offense.
A Weber School District bus accident involving special education students is currently under investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, when a substitute driver backed the vehicle into a ditch.
DNA connects serial killer Ted Bundy to the death of a Utah teenager, authorities announced Tuesday, more than 50 years after her body was discovered by a hunter. Bundy has been dead since 1989, but the tally of his confirmed victims continues to grow due to advances in DNA testing.
IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, IN AND FOR CARBON COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL ALAN LEHMAN, Deceased. ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No.: 263700088 Judge: Brian D. Bolinder Michael Shawn Lehman, 1353 W. 3500 N., Helper, Utah 84526, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above entitled estate.
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Utah Mammoth 3-1 on the road on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, led by a Kirill Kaprizov power-play goal. The Wild moved to a 9-3-2 record, while the Mammoth fell to 8-5-0.
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In a report published October 27, 2026, the Minnesota Wild defeated the Utah Mammoth 3–1 on the road. Kirill Kaprizov secured the victory with a power play goal early in the third period.
