The No. 17 Utah Utes secured a 33-0 shutout victory over Utah State on Sept. 19, 2026, led by Devon Dampier and a standout performance by Daniel Bray. The game was marked by a significant injury to Utah State's Harrison Taggart, who was hospitalized following a collision.
The Fremont High girls tennis team secured the Region 5 title on Sept. 16, 2026, marking the program's first such trophy in 28 years. The Silverwolves achieved this victory by medaling in all five championship events during a one-day tournament at West Field High School.
The No. 17 Utah football team defeated Utah State 33-0 on Sept. 19, 2026, to improve to 3-0 on the season. The victory, marked by a shutout and a 63-yard touchdown run by Daniel Bray, comes as the Utes prepare for a road game against Iowa State.
Thousands of visitors gathered at The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City for the 11th annual Festa Italiana SLC on Sept. 19-20, 2026. The two-day festival featured Italian cuisine, live music, and cultural exhibits to benefit local and national charities.
No. 17 Utah defeated Utah State 33-0 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The victory brings the Utes to a 3-0 record heading into conference play.
No. 17 Utah defeated Utah State 33-0 in a sellout game at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The victory marks the first four-game winning streak for head coach Morgan Scalley and the Utes' first shutout of an FBS opponent since 2019.
MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View 4 Comments Share Utah State Aggies linebacker Harrison Taggart (0) is injured during a football game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
The AMPlify Youth Music Festival, organized by Applied Music Programs, took place on September 19 at the Gallivan Center to celebrate young musicians through live performances and community engagement. The event featured youth bands from across the state performing original music and successfully exceeded its fundraising goals.
Utah Motorsports Campus has reopened as West Desert under the ownership of PV3 Enterprises. The 511-acre Tooele County facility is undergoing a multimillion-dollar transformation to become a national motorsports center of excellence.
The Utah Utes concluded their nonconference schedule with a dominant 33-0 shutout victory over the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The win, marked by a standout defensive performance and key offensive plays, sets the stage for the Utes' transition into Big 12 Conference play.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Week 6 of high school football is here, so check out all the scores and the highlights from the season premiere of Beehive Blitz 2026! ABC4 will be bringing you highlights of games being held across the state today on ABC4 News at 10 p.m.
A heavy rescue operation was conducted in Salt Lake City on September 18 to extricate a person trapped in a pickup truck lodged under a semi-truck. The incident occurred at S 700 E & I-80 and caused significant traffic disruptions.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Salt Lake City Police Department has released body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved-critical incident that happened on Aug. The incident resulted in the shooting of a man who refused to comply with police orders to drop a knife.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The University of Utah issued an Active Campus Alert Friday morning after multiple threatening emails were sent overnight to campus offices. U of U police now believe the emails were part of a swatting incident.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — “John Proctor is the Villain” will make you laugh, empathize with characters, and reflect on the nature of truth. That's no small accomplishment for a play with limited sets, action, and only one (sort of) dance number.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has confirmed that they have over 90,000 missionaries serving worldwide. According to the Church, this is a record number for the Church and a large part of that is reportedly linked to an increase of sister missionaries actively serving.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Davis County Friday afternoon. View post on XA lightning storm lit up skies across the Wasatch Front on Sept. 18, with several strikes captured on camera from Springville to Salt Lake City.
Jackie Tapoof will be honored with the Catholics Can Award during the annual Catholics Can Mass. The award is presented by Bishop Solis at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in West Valley City.
Holy Cross Ministries plans to honor five community leaders during an annual benefit in Park City. The event celebrates the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Cross by recognizing individuals who embody their commitment to social justice and service.
Catholics from the Diocese of Salt Lake City will gather at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Layton for the annual Intercultural Marian Celebration. The event honors the Blessed Virgin Mary through various cultural traditions and devotions from around the world.
SLCPD Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage from August 31, 2026, OICI SALT LAKE CITY — Today, in compliance with Salt Lake City ordinance 2.10.200, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is releasing body-worn camera (BWC) footage from a case that resulted in an officer invo
The Salt Lake City Police Department released body-worn camera footage on Sept. 18, 2026, regarding an Aug. 31 incident involving an officer-involved shooting. The footage documents an encounter with a man experiencing a psychiatric crisis who was shot by officers after brandishing a knife.
Salt Lake City is conducting the WE Connect study to address the long-standing division caused by I-15 and railroad tracks between the Westside and downtown. Residents can participate in a survey to rank 10 proposed corridor improvements before the deadline on September 25.
Tuacahn has announced its 2027 production lineup, featuring musical shows such as Hercules and The Prince of Egypt. The season will include both outdoor amphitheater performances and indoor theater productions.
No Utah bill currently proposes a state-owned alpine ski resort. A Logan coalition’s September 2026 plan asks for $56 million in state capital, while Fairview’s nonprofit Snowland hill and Midway’s Soldier Hollow already show what public winter recreation looks like at a far smaller scale.
A place Salt Lake City dog owners love is often contaminated. There’s no surefire way to tell when it’s safe. Two more creeks in Salt Lake County have been added to Utah’s list of polluted waterways, and one of them is in a popular off-leash spot.
A tornado touched down on a mountain ridge in Davis County on September 18, 2026, eight minutes after a warning was issued. The event occurred in unpopulated terrain near Francis Peak and caused no reported injuries or structural damage.
The Utah Transit Authority is implementing a systemwide fare suspension from September 18 through September 20, 2026, to facilitate software and hardware upgrades. During this period, all UTA services will operate with zero fares as the agency updates its interconnected fare collection tools.
A Logan man is trying to rally support around the idea of constructing a state-funded ski and snowboard area within 90 minutes of Salt Lake City. Clint Richins says the resort will be focused on making winter sports more affordable for locals, but will Utahns go for it?
Twenty-two University of Utah alumni are projected to play in NFL Week 2, contributing to a total of 30 former Utes currently on league rosters. This follows a 2025 offseason period where the university held a significant lead in NFL representation over other Utah institutions.
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Drought Update 09/17/26 Published 09-17-26 SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 17, 2026) – As autumn approaches and nighttime temperatures cool down, the Utah Division of Water Resources reminds Utahns to adjust their irrigation habits and prepare for…
Remains found at the Grand Canyon have been confirmed as those of Timothy Smith, the last hiker missing following flash flooding in the area. Smith was 53 years old and had been missing since late last month.
Salt Lake City police have identified the 20-year-old man killed in a Tuesday morning collision at 400 South and Main Street. Authorities have also located the driver of the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.
Utah Wildlife Board approves changes to fishing regulations for 2027-28, other items Details Published: Sept. 18, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.
The Utah Senate confirmed two new justices to the Utah Supreme Court on September 16, 2026, completing a period of significant judicial turnover and expansion. The appointments of Matthew Bell and Michael Menssen fill vacancies left by recent retirements and resignations.
Utah lawmakers have opened a bill file to establish statewide guardrails for automated license plate readers. The move comes as debates over camera usage intensify in Salt Lake City.
There are multiple dirt roads in that area, and many turned to mud Wednesday after the rains hit. People are not gonna get to work until maybe a week. Although Tracie Yellowman Tso lives in Salt Lake City, she grew up not far from Monument Valley in San Juan County.
Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS A Utah family seeks $10,000 to restore Daniel H. For at least 125 years, a granite monument has stood at the gravesite of Daniel H. Wells at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Wells was a pioneer and leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
White Horse restaurant in downtown Salt Lake City is mourning one of their own, after 20-year-old Ottaniel Morales was identified as the victim of a deadly hit and run. He was a great young kid super humble, grateful, and a hard worker, said Matt Crandall, who is a partner at The Bourbon Group, which owns both White Horse and Franklin Ave.
