Big 12 Fines UCF $100K Over BYU Discriminatory Chants
The Big 12 Conference has fined the University of Central Florida $100,000 following discriminatory chants directed at Brigham Young University during a recent game. The conference also announced new policy measures to establish escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct at athletic events.
StatewideOctober 29, 2026
New poll shows growing opposition to Utah’s Amendment B ahead of election day
With election day fast approaching, a new poll shows more Utah voters oppose Amendment B than support it. This measure would raise the bar for passing tax-related citizen-led initiatives. This poll raised eyebrows today, showing that 56% of Utahns now oppose Amendment B, a big shift from just a month ago, when half of Utahns supported it.
via ABC4StatewideOctober 29, 2026
NHL Status Report: Kindel Returns for Penguins Against Mammoth
A report published October 28 details several NHL injury updates, including the return of Ben Kindel for the Pittsburgh Penguins and a four-week injury timeline for Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco.
StatewideOctober 29, 2026
Community raising money for wife of construction worker killed in fatal accident
County investigators released the scene back to the construction company today after they say a worker was killed Tuesday morning. Unfortunately the 24-year-old construction worker had already passed away...
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 29, 2026
Utah lawmaker pushes red-light cameras to address deadly crashes
Automatic license plate readers are appearing in communities across Utah, where police say they help investigate crimes. But proposals to use cameras to catch drivers running red lights have faced resistance from some lawmakers. Utah’s Department of Public Safety crash portal lists 22,590 crashes involving drivers who ignored traffic control devices since 2020.
via KJZZStatewideOctober 29, 2026
‘Without them, I’m not here’: Cooley puts on superhuman show for family in his hometown
In 2008, Sidney Crosby hosted a group of 5-year-old kids on the ice in Pittsburgh as part of his “Little Penguins” program. Eighteen years later, one of those kids scored a hat trick against Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Steel City.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Utah Mammoth Defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in Overtime
The Utah Mammoth secured a 4-3 overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. L. Cooley scored a hat trick to lead the Utah Mammoth in the contest.
StatewideOctober 29, 2026
University of Utah student cited after fight with College Republicans over gender whiteboard
University of Utah police cited a student after a fight with College Republicans at a campus table featuring a whiteboard that asked students whether there are only two genders. The university said police responded Tuesday to Marriott Plaza just before 1 p.m. after reports of a fight between two students.
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 29, 2026
'Deceived: The Daybell Story' podcast launches this week with untold details, new interviews
IDAHO FALLS – When Charles Vallow woke up in an Arizona hotel room on July 11, 2019, he had no way of knowing it would be his last day on Earth. Vallow had come to Chandler, the new home of his estranged wife, to spend time with his son, JJ.
via KSLStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Veteran journalist examines the Daybell case in new KSL podcast, 'Deceived: The Daybell Story'
For nearly seven years, Nate Eaton has been one of the most recognizable journalists covering the murders tied to Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell. Now, Eaton is sharing the story through a new lens in the KSL Podcast, "Deceived: The Daybell Story."
via KSLStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Search warrants in case of missing Utah teen Kylie Arellano question mom's claims
As the anniversary of Kylie Arellano's disappearance neared, investigators suspected her mother hadn't told the truth. Kylie, who was 15 years old when she disappeared, had earlier complained that her mother, Stephanie Coleman, choked her. Police said they hadn't been able to find text messages Coleman said she exchanged with her daughter.
via KJZZStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Utah woman gets $5,492 refund almost 1 year after construction job never began
Marsha Worthen had waited through months of delays and a promised refund before contacting Get Gephardt to investigate. Worthen had a reason to trust EcoView. The company replaced her windows a few years ago. So, she hired it again to install three doors, paying a $5,492 deposit in November 2025.
via KSLStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Basement blaze leaves three residents' home unlivable
A basement fire left a converted two-apartment home unlivable, Unified Fire Authority Battalion Chief John Wilde said. Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the home's main floor. The fire was in the basement, and crews brought it under control quickly.
via KUTVStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Big West Women's Soccer Final Week to Determine Championship Seeding
The 2026 Big West women's soccer regular season concludes with 12 conference matches scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 31. These matches will determine Championship seeding for the top six qualifying teams.
StatewideOctober 29, 2026
Snowbird to rejoin Freeride World Tour for 20th season in 2027
Snowbird will rejoin the Freeride World Tour for its 20th season in 2027. The Utah resort returns to the professional tour for the first time since 2014.
StatewideOctober 29, 2026
University of Utah Health Celebrates 2026 Joy in Work Foundations Course
University of Utah Health employees participated in the Resiliency Center’s 2026 Joy in Work Foundations Course on September 22, 2026. The event aimed to address burnout and enhance workplace engagement through connection and practical well-being strategies.
StatewideOctober 29, 2026
Central Arizona Project joins lawsuit over Colorado River water cuts
The agency operating the Central Arizona Project canal system has joined a lawsuit to challenge a federal decision regarding Colorado River water cuts. The agency seeks to overturn a decision that could potentially shut down the canal system used for drinking water in Tucson and Phoenix.
StatewideOctober 29, 2026
'They were all going to die': Man charged after holding his family hostage, threatening them
MAGNA, Utah (ABC4) — A man has been charged after he allegedly held his family hostage and threatened to kill them. The 35-year-old defendant, who ABC4.com is not naming at this time due to his relation to the victims, was arrested on Thursday.
via ABC4StatewideOctober 29, 2026
'Beloved Animal Ofrenda' at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium honors animals that have passed away
DRAPER, Utah (ABC4) — The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is inviting guests to celebrate the lives of their beloved pets who have passed away with a special "Ofrenda de Animales Queridos" or "Beloved Animal Ofrenda." In honor of Día de los Muertos, the Ofrenda will remain on display until Nov.
via ABC4StatewideOctober 29, 2026
EPA Proposes Major Revisions To Biden-Era Oil And Natural Gas Regulations
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the latest EPA proposal this week that would significantly revise Biden-era oil and natural gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. The proposal is anticipated to save the U.S. economy $45 billion dollars in costs to consumers and businesses as well as release 210 million more barrels of American oil and 1.41 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
via Basin NowStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Mayor acknowledges Hurricane left Gould Wash uncleared before second flood
Hurricane Mayor Clark Fawcett said the city had not cleared Gould Wash near homes before it flooded for a second time. The city had denied 2News's daily requests to discuss the wash since Thursday's flooding, until the lieutenant governor visited the area Thursday.
via KJZZStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Church of Jesus Christ donates $3M to Utah’s effort to remove phragmites along Great Salt Lake
Utah received a big donation as it seeks to remove an invasive plant species affecting the Great Salt Lake. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has agreed to donate $3 million toward the state’s efforts to remove phragmites that surround the struggling lake.
via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 29, 2026