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Prep Sports Roundup: 10/21

Volleyball 2A State Tournament Firs Round No. 11 Maeser Prep 3 No. 22 Waterford 1 No. 14 Gunnison Valley 3 No. 19 ALA 0. The Bulldogs will next face No. 3 Millard Friday at 10:30 am at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University in the second round of the state playoffs.

Timpanogos School Board to Hold Hearings on School Closures

The Timpanogos School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on October 21, 2026, to consider school closures and consolidations, with final decisions on grade configurations expected in December.

Jazz Fall to Grizzlies in Opening Night Loss

The Utah Jazz suffered a 123-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Oct. 21, 2026, marking a difficult start to a season focused on integrating high-profile talent like No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson. Despite Peterson's presence, the Jazz fell to 0-1 following the opening night matchup at FedExForum.

Jerome Scores 45 in Grizzlies Opening Win Over Jazz

Ty Jerome recorded a career-high 45 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over the Utah Jazz in their 2026-27 season opener on Wednesday night. Despite an early nine-point lead by the Jazz, Memphis dominated the second half to secure the win.

Timpanogos School District Board to Hold Study Session Oct. 21

The Timpanogos School District Board will hold a study session on Oct. 21, 2026, to discuss middle school models and various educational programs. The session is scheduled to take place at the ASD SPED Office in Lindon.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Oregon State Leads Pac-12 Power Rankings After Week 7

According to a report from Imagine College Football, Oregon State holds the top spot in the Pac-12 power rankings following week 7. The rankings are determined by conference records, followed by rating, strength of opposition, and quality of win.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

USU’s Utah Women & Leadership Project releases new research snapshot on poverty among Utah women

Log In SALT LAKE CITY – In the occasionally heated political campai… Many people buy pumpkins for fall décor and carving. But the… Susan R. Madsen and Julene Reese Oct 21, 2026 34 mins ago 0 Susan R. Madsen Gender Pay Gap Robyn C.

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

2026 NBA Draft Class Set for Major Regular-Season Debuts Wednesday

The 2026 NBA Draft class is entering its regular-season debut, with 12 of the top 14 lottery picks scheduled to play on Wednesday. While some players like Aday Mara have already debuted, others face injury setbacks or specific matchups as the new class begins its professional careers.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Utah Mammoth Recalls Defenseman Artem Duda From Tucson Roadrunners

The Utah Mammoth announced the recall of defenseman Artem Duda from the Tucson Roadrunners on October 20, 2026. This move represents Duda's first career NHL call-up and the first Roadrunner recall of the 2026-27 regular season.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

BYU Joins Big 12 Media Days Following Record-Breaking Season

BYU men's and women's basketball programs traveled to Kansas City for the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball Media Days held on October 20 and 21. While BYU men's coach Kevin Young was not scheduled for the Wednesday session, the Cougars' presence highlighted a significant year for the conference, which saw record-breaking NBA and NCAA performances.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Habibi Means Beloved: Moudi Sbeity’s Journey from Evacuee to Equality Pioneer

SLUGmag “Growing up as someone who stuttered severely,” says Moudi Sbeity, author of the new queer memoir Habibi Means Beloved, “writing was a way to express myself… In order to avoid stuttering on a word, I’d make sure I had ten words to substitute for each one. I paid attention to language and sound and how our words create our reality.”

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Deal with Snap Finance wipes out millions in payments and forces changes

Utah residents who signed lease-to-own contracts with Snap Finance between 2017 and 2022 will be able to keep their products and will not have to make any more payments. Utah joined 16 other states in a $665 million settlement with the financial services company Snap Finance.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 21, 2026

The Midterms are Coming. Here's What's at Stake in Utah.

Voters are worried about the Great Salt Lake, angry about data centers, frustrated by high gas prices and fed up with Trump. But will any of that change the outcome of elections in Utah? A major political shift may be a long shot. Outside of Democrat Ben McAdams’s likely victory in Utah’s 1st Congressional District, Republicans are favored in most races.

via KUERStatewideOctober 21, 2026

How redistricting shaped the 2026 midterm elections

House of Representatives. That makeover is largely the result of a redistricting push spearheaded by President Donald Trump. Last year, in an attempt to minimize potential midterm losses, Trump pressed Texas legislators to pass a new map to try to gain five additional seats for the GOP.

via apnews.comStatewideOctober 21, 2026

For some young Utah voters, national politics fatigue for the midterms is real

Daycy Gomez sighed when federal politics came up. Like, what the hell am I gonna do nationally, right? she asked. Gomez is a graduate student in sociology at the University of Utah. She leans left politically, and the nature of her studies means she's civically engaged.

via KUERStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Telehealth Webinar Series Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergencies in the Field

Telehealth Webinar Series: Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergencies in the Field Presented by: Jeremiah D. Simmons, PhD Christoph Isbjorn, DO October 21, 2026 Presenters  Jeremiah D. Simmons, PhD Jeremiah D. Simmons, PhD, (Navajo/Yankton Sioux), is a licensed clinical psychologi

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Latter-day Saint Volunteers Assist in Hurricane Cleanup in Florida

PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 21, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Hundreds of volunteers from the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in hurricane relief efforts in Pensacola, Florida, over the weekend. Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin on Oct. 9 as a Category 2 hurricane with wind gusts up to 120 miles per hour.

via Gephardt DailyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

SLC Council upzones Ballpark, Sugar House pulls its bid for a BID.

Washington Square Dispatch Grace X. Maya Tuesday’s City Council meeting included debate on housing grants, a Ballpark rezone and a proposed special assessment area designation for the Sugar House core. Community members also voiced concern about a proposed oil pipeline and celebrated Native American Heritage Month.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Utah Corrections Implements Lockdown and Visitation Changes at CUCF and USCF

The Utah Department of Corrections has implemented security measures and operational adjustments at the Central Utah Correctional Facility and the Utah State Correctional Facility due to a recent security incident. These changes include various levels of lockdown and changes to visitation and programming schedules.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Weber State football ranked No. 22 for first time in two years

Weber State football has entered the STATS FCS Top 25 at No. 22 following a three-game winning streak and a tie for first in the Big Sky Conference. This marks the first time the Wildcats have appeared in the national rankings since Oct. 7, 2024.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Red Cross Urges Blood and Platelet Donations Ahead of Holiday Season

The American Red Cross is calling for blood and platelet donations to maintain a steady supply ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Organizers are specifically emphasizing the need for type O blood donors to ensure hospitals have necessary resources for patients this fall.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

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StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Prescribed Burning Between Greendale Junction And Firefighters Memorial

Ashley National Forest has issued a prescribed fire notice through at least today. Crews are continuing fall prescribed burns in the Flaming Gorge Ranger District between Greendale Junction and Firefighters Memorial Campground. This prescribed fire is to help remove excess vegetation, reduce wildfire risk, improve habitat, and restore fire-adapted ponderosa pine forests, shares the announcement.

via Basin NowStatewideOctober 21, 2026

What Hunters Need To Know About 2026 Pheasant Hunts

Migratory upland game bird and waterfowl hunts are underway across Utah but the general season pheasant and quail hunts do not open until November 7th. Now is the time to prepare. DWR biologists have noted that there should be similar pheasant hunting conditions as last year and to expect adult-heavy harvest, as there are smaller and fewer broods due to dry conditions.

via Basin NowStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Small home design choices shape family connection, one “Good Night” at a time.

Small Lake City Tom Merrill When people talk about a “healthy built environment,” our minds often turn to large, structural elements that encourage healthier ways of living. Intermountain Health is orienting the front doors of its forthcoming downtown hospital toward the 600 South Trax station, to both facilitate and encourage public transit access.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Scion celebrates National Cider Month—and the resilience of local cideries.

Stefene Russell Scion Cider barRosewood Photography There are 7,500 known varieties of apples in the world; Scion Cider’s pommelier and head cidermaker Rio Connelly estimates it may be closer to 10,000. “There’s just so much diversity in the apple genome,” he said.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Tim Ballard’s fall from grace hasn’t stopped big money flowing through Our Rescue’s disputed charity work.

Anti-Trafficking, Incorporated Michael Dean McGrady, Jr. The following article was developed in collaboration with The Kansas City Pitch. Despite his fall from grace in 2023, the anti-trafficking charity Tim Ballard founded—Operation Underground Railroad, now known as Our Rescue—remains a prolific force on the political right.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

NBA rosters feature 125 international players from 43 countries for 2026-27 season

The NBA announced that 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2026-27 season. The league's 81st regular season begins today, October 21, 2026, featuring a tripleheader including the Boston Celtics at the Detroit Pistons.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

University of Utah Health Recognized for Digital Health Achievement as 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient

University of Utah Health earned Level 10 recognition in CHIME’s 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey for advancing digitally enabled care.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

USU’s Restoring the West conference is restored

The Restoring the West workshop, founded in 2006, brings together leading scientists and managers from across the West to bridge the gap between university research and on-the-ground experience. It will be held Oct. 22 – 23 at the Utah State…

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

USU Program Generates $1.814M in Revenue for Rural Utah Businesses

Utah State University's CREDET program has generated $1.814 million in new revenue for businesses through its E-Commerce Accelerator and placed 776 individuals into jobs via remote work certification. The initiative aims to strengthen rural Utah by expanding access to emerging technologies and sustainable growth.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Utah State Eastern upsets No. 13 Snow College 3-1

Utah State Eastern women's soccer defeated No. 13 Snow College 3-1 on Saturday at Castleview Hospital Soccer Field. The victory, fueled by 11 saves from Haygen Haycock, moved the Eagles into a tie for fourth in the Scenic West standings.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

BLM Concludes 2026 Sulphur Wild Horse Gather in Western Utah

The Bureau of Land Management’s Color Country District concluded the 2026 Sulphur Wild Horse Gather on Oct. 17, 2026. The operation aimed to reduce overpopulation within the Sulphur Herd Management Area to support healthy wild horses and rangelands.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Lee defends Trump DOJ after Utah lieutenant governor calls federal government 'threat' to elections

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said in an episode of "60 Minutes" over the weekend that the real threat to state elections is not voter fraud but the federal government. The U.S. Department of Justice notified Henderson in September she is being investigated as Utah's chief election officer for refusing to share private voter information.

via KSLStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Measles Cases Reach 527 Amid National Surge

Utah continues to face a significant measles outbreak in 2026, with 527 residents diagnosed so far this year. Nationwide, the United States has recorded 4,410 cases in 2026, representing the highest annual count since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Illegal Alien and Drug Trafficker sentenced to 30 years prison

Leonel Burgos-Chavez, 43, of Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney John C. Shirts announced today.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Launches Educational Text Messaging Services

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has launched a new educational text messaging series for families and friends of incarcerated individuals. This initiative aims to explain the post-conviction process and how parole decisions are made through convenient weekly updates.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

No. 8 BYU upsets No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium

No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The loss ended a 16-game win streak for Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame squad.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

BLM Begins Actions to Protect Sulphur Herd & Land Health from Overpopulation

CEDAR CITY – Wild horses in the Sulphur Herd Management Area are facing shrinking food and water on drought‑strained rangelands, and today marks a critical step in protecting them. Humane gather operations are beginning to bring vulnerable animals out of harm’s way and restore the conditions they need to stay healthy on the range.

via The InsiderStatewideOctober 20, 2026
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