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Sunset Junior High Celebrates National Custodian Appreciation Day

Sunset Junior High is celebrating National Custodian Appreciation Day to recognize the dedication and hard work of its custodial team. The school expressed appreciation for the staff members who maintain a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and families.

Lake Point City Council to Hold Business Meeting Oct. 7

The Lake Point City Council is scheduled to hold a business meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Lake Point Fire Station located at 1528 Sunset Rd.

Sunset City Council to Hold Meeting October 6

The Sunset City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Sunset City Office Building. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include an annual update regarding Hill Air Force Base's environmental program.

Washington State Offense Shows Promise in First Half Against Utah State

Washington State's offense showed significant improvement in the first half of their matchup against Utah State, leading 16-3 at the halftime break. The Cougars' offensive surge featured a 54-yard touchdown run by Leo Pulalasi and multiple field goals from Jack Stevens.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Washington State falls to Utah State in second-half collapse

Washington State suffered a 17-16 loss to Utah State at Maverik Stadium, marking the Cougars' third consecutive defeat. The loss was driven by a second-half offensive collapse and multiple turnovers.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

USU comes from behind to win first Pac-12 game, 17-16

LOGAN, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - Utah State has its first ever Pac-12 Conference victory. Javen Jacobs scored the game-winning touchdown with 6:22 left in the game, and the Aggies defense shut Washington State out in the second half in a 17-16 come from behind victory.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utah Sen. John Curtis urges Sec. Hegseth to rethink wisdom of execution livestream

BREAKING BREAKING_HOME_PAGE Local Utah News Top News Stories US/World News Sen. John Curtis. Photo: Official portrait UTAH, Oct. 9, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah Sen.

via gephardtdaily.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

'A bit of an adventure': An inside look at Angels Landing Trail at Zion National Park

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (ABC4) — More than a quarter of a million hikers take on the famous Angels Landing Trail every year. Dubbed one of Zion National Park's most famous hikes, the trail takes a lot more maintenance to keep open than you might realize.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Nebo School District Celebrates October PEAK Award Winners

Nebo School District is proud to announce the October PEAK Award recipients! PEAK stands for Positiv...

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

New All-Terrain Wheelchairs Improve Access in Five Utah National Parks

The National Park Service has introduced all-terrain wheelchairs to improve accessibility in five Utah national parks. These non-motorized chairs allow visitors to navigate unpaved trails, sand, and rocky terrain.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Why Sen. John Curtis says Utahns should care about global health

Sen. The Utah Republican said Congress is pushing back on efforts to roll back funding already appropriated by the legislative branch, after speaking at a panel on global health at the University of Utah on Friday. Curtis joined former Rep.

via KSLStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Crumbl closures offer glimpse into pressure on fast-casual, discretionary spending

“When consumers are kind of facing increased prices, increased gas prices, increased grocery prices, they’re trying to find ways to kind of adjust to that pressure,” Spendlove said. Crumbl, the Utah-based cookie company that rapidly expanded into a national franchise brand, has become one example of that potential pressure.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Live coverage: No. 8 BYU returns home for Friday night clash with Iowa State

The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Friday's game between BYU and Iowa State. MDTLink copied First quarter BYU 7, Iowa State 08:52 No LJ Martin? The Cougars started quickly to the tune of a 10-play, 75-yard scoring drive, ending with Journee Tonga plunging into the end zone for a 6-yard touchdown run.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Gardeners Basics Recalls Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

October 8, 2026, Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened i

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Jaxson Hayes Embraces Next-Man-Up Mentality Amid Nurkić Injury

Jaxson Hayes is preparing to take on an expanded role for the Utah Jazz as center Jusuf Nurkić faces a four-week recovery period following a foot injury. Hayes expressed a readiness to serve as a defensive anchor and mentor to younger players while the team experiments with new frontcourt rotations.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Storm Remnants Bring Flood Watches and High Wind Warnings to Utah

The National Weather Service Salt Lake City has issued flood watches and wind advisories for various Utah regions, citing moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. The weather event is expected to bring widespread rainfall and high winds through Monday afternoon.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Work-Session-AgendaOctober

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION OF JORDAN VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District will hold its Work Session at 3:30 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2026. The me

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utahn spotlights 442nd Army veteran's life story

A few envelopes and a sturdy shoebox hold dozens of cream and gray vintage photos of Masao Akiyama. (Photo: Diane Akiyama) Share story Share topics: 442nd Regimental Combat Team Japanese-American Internment World War II Masao Akiyama SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A few envelopes and a sturdy shoebox hold dozens of cream and gray vintage photos of Masao Akiyama.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 9, 2026

TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide

The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — whether it's something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining. Take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the adventure going all weekend long!

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

No. 17 Women’s Soccer falls to Golden Eagles in defensive battle

Game Recap: Women’s Soccer | 10/8/2026 6:50:00 PM | Jose Briseno – Assistant SID The No. 17 Utah State Eastern women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to the College of Southern Idaho on the road Thursday, suffering its first loss to the Golden Eagles this season.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Latter-day Saints give $1 million to campaign against Idaho abortion proposition

Now with less than a month to go before the Nov. If anyone should unite to defeat Prop 1, it should be people of faith, said Tom Luna, a Latter-day Saint who is the former chair of the Idaho Republican Party. 68 million. The PAC has not yet reported the contribution on Idaho's Sunshine Campaign Finance Portal.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Ambulance employee honored for commitment to community

PRICE – During the Carbon County Commission meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, a longtime Carbon County Ambulance employee was named the county’s October Employee of the Month for his dedicated service to patient care, willingness to take on extra shifts and efforts to improve the ambulance department.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Friday Night Spotlight: Penultimate week in regular season features 3 non-region football match-ups

Three Region 9 football teams get a bye in the next-to-last week of the regular season. Two others go on the road and the last, Desert Hills, will host a non-region team from Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday night. And three squads currently share a portion of the Region 9 title with 3-1 records: Hurricane, Crimson Cliffs and Snow Canyon.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Beyond landscaping: BeSpoke offers custom outdoor living products for local homes

(Sponsored) For homeowners looking to transform an ordinary yard into a memorable gathering place, the options might feel limited to what’s available in a catalog. BeSpoke Outdoor Living takes a fresh approach by combining custom metal fabrication with premium outdoor products to give customers more ways to create spaces that feel distinctly their own.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utah's Business and Chancery Court: What Startup Founders Should Know

Utah's Business and Chancery Court handles qualifying commercial disputes involving contracts, corporate governance, financing and emerging technologies. Here's how the court works, what its early cases reveal, and why startup founders and investors should understand its role.

via techbuzznews.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Experience 'A Night at the Oscars' with the Southwest Symphony and Hollywood bagpiper Eric Rigler

(Sponsored) For this year's Halloween Spooktacular, the Southwest Symphony invites audiences to spend “A Night at the Oscars” with special guest Eric Rigler. Experience the soundtracks of cinema’s most iconic moments, performed by one of the musicians who helped create them alongside Southern Utah’s premier orchestra.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

University of Utah investigating report of on-campus racial assault

The vehicle turned around, and up to six 15- to 16-year-old boys got out and surrounded the students while continuing to yell racial slurs, the university said. "The University of Utah condemns acts of violence, intimidation and discrimination," the alert said.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Former Utah senate candidate sentenced in forcible sexual abuse case

UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A former candidate for the Utah Senate has been sentenced for forcible sexual abuse. Brandon Beckham, 50, was initially charged in March 2022, while campaigning to represent District 23 in the Utah Senate as a Republican candidate.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Trump taps Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary

It was initially unclear who her replacement would be and when Trump would make the announcement. Earlier reports from some news outlets said the administration initially considered waiting until after the November midterm elections to name a new press secretary and have Vice President JD Vance and others fill in for the meantime.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Veterinary hospital speaks on Pigeon Fever in Uinta County amid rising concerns

UINTA, Utah (ABC4) — A local hospital is warning about Pigeon Fever in horses in parts of Uinta County. According to Uinta Veterinary Services, they are seeing an increased concern about the bacterial infection in horses and spoke on what symptoms and signs that horse owners should look for.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Flood watches, wind advisories issued throughout Utah ahead of Rachel's arrival | KSL.com

MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in Flood watches, wind advisories issued throughout Utah ahead of Rachel's arrival Posted - Oct. Carter Williams KSL A satellite image of Tropical Storm Rachel nearing the Mexican cost on Friday.

via KSLStatewideOctober 9, 2026
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