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Trenton woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty after 143 cats euthanized

LOGAN — A 56-year-old Trenton woman has admitted to negligently caring for dozens of cats at her local animal sanctuary after law enforcement uncovered biohazardous conditions. Melissa E. Cowley accepted a plea deal that spares her from serving jail time.

Jazz claim Tony Bradley off waivers to bolster frontcourt

The Utah Jazz have claimed center-forward Tony Bradley off waivers, according to a report by ESPN's Shams Charania published October 17. Bradley joins the Jazz to provide depth at the center position while starter Jusuf Nurkić remains sidelined with an injury.

Utah Jazz Claim Tony Bradley Off Waivers

The Utah Jazz have claimed veteran center Tony Bradley off waivers, according to a report published October 17. Bradley, who previously played three seasons with Utah, joins the roster following his release from the New York Knicks.

As Utah pushes nuclear power, some environmental and tribal groups push back

More than a hundred people marched along Highway 191 here on Saturday, protesting the nation's only uranium processing mill nearby. "They need to think about other people's lives," said Yolanda Badback, a White Mesa resident who helped organize the demonstration, now in its 10th year.

83-Year-Old Killed in US-6 Crash Near Spring Glen

An 83-year-old man died and a passenger was hospitalized following a collision between a semi-truck and a side-by-side vehicle on US Highway 6 in Carbon County. The incident occurred near Spring Glen on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, resulting in significant traffic delays and lane closures.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

A former Jazzman is returning to the team

As the Utah Jazz work to finalize their roster in preparation to begin the 2026-27 season next Wednesday, theyre reportedly bringing back a familiar face. On Saturday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Jazz are claiming center Tony Bradley off after he was recently waived by the New York Knicks, and the team formally announced the move a short time later.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 17, 2026

83-Year-Old Killed in Side-by-Side and Semi-Truck Crash on US 6

An 83-year-old male died on Oct. 16, 2026, after his side-by-side collided with a semi-truck on US Highway 6 near Spring Glen. The driver of the side-by-side was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger was hospitalized in stable condition.

StatewideCarbon CountyOctober 17, 2026

Tragedy in Florida: massive alligator of almost 12 feet kills 71-year-old fisherman

Steven Hamilton, a resident of Winter Garden, was on the shore of Lake Apopka when he was attacked by the massive alligator. This is what is known. A 71-year-old man who was fishing on the shore of a pond in Winter Garden, Florida, died after being attacked by an alligator of almost 12 feet (3.6 meters), the second fatal attack of this type reported this year.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 17, 2026

High school football: 6A/5A/4A/3A/2A/1A state tournament brackets revealed by UHSAA

Class 6A (UHSAA Bracket) First round (Oct. 30) No. 16 Herriman at No. No. 9 Copper Hills at No. No. 13 Weber at No. No. No. 15 Cedar Valley at No. No. 10 Lehi at No. No. 14 Bingham at No. No. 11 Syracuse at No. Class 5A (UHSAA Bracket) First round (Oct.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Indigenous peoples from Grand Canyon to Madagascar share common struggle against Energy Fuels

This Saturday, Oct. 17, marks the 10th anniversary of the annual White Mesa spiritual walk in Utah. But on the African island nation of Madagascar, the freedom to peacefully assemble against the White Mesa Mill's owner, Energy Fuels, isn't guaranteed.

via KUERStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Religious leader calls for moral evaluation of AI: “The gap between AI reasoning and AI moral compass is widening”

Elder Gong proposes Humanity's First Exam to evaluate AI models on moral reasoning, not just deductive skills. He said the rogue AI agents that breached the Hugging Face platform, violating legal and ethical boundaries, illustrate the need.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Cardinals rally past Snow in five-set volleyball victory

North Idaho College rallied to defeat Snow in a five-set Scenic West Athletic Conference match on Friday. The two teams are scheduled to meet again today, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

Spider-Man scores a $3 million payday with kick at BYU's 'College GameDay'

Dressed as Spider-Man, Brigham Young University student Carter Smith missed his first field goal attempt Saturday morning but connected on his second, winning $3 million during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast ahead of the Cougars' matchup against Notre Dame. Smith made the 33-yard kick on the lawn at Heritage Halls, sending the surrounding crowd of BYU students into celebration.

via KSLStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Guam Enters COR 1 as Typhoon Champi Approaches

Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero has placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 as Typhoon Champi approaches. Residents are advised to remain indoors in secured, concrete-reinforced shelters as Category 3 typhoon force conditions are expected.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

Snow Sports Roundup: 10/17

Volleyball from Friday SWAC COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho—Brynlie Cornia netted 16 kills and the North Idaho Cardinals upset No. 17 Snow 3-2 Friday in SWAC women's volleyball play. Aleah McDaniel's 14 kills lead the Badgers in the loss. The Cardinals overpowered the Badgers 25-19, 8-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12.

via Mid-Utah RadioStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Antelope Island State Park to host 40th annual Bison Roundup Oct. 24

Antelope Island State Park will host its 40th annual Bison Roundup and Roundup Rendezvous on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The event includes festivities and a public observation of herd maintenance activities.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

This BYU student kicked a $3 million field goal on College GameDay Deseret News

The improbable hero of Saturday's College GameDay broadcast at BYU wore a Spider-Man suit and boasted a super-powered left foot. Now he's a millionaire. BYU freshman Carter Smith, originally from Honey Creek, Iowa, was selected for Pat McAfee's Kicking is easy competition at GameDay, where making a 33-yard field goal results in a prize of $1 million.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Utah Forecast Predicts Sunny Weekend Before Mid-Week Showers

Utah will experience sunny weather through the weekend before showers and rain move into the region starting next week. Forecasts indicate precipitation chances increasing significantly by next Tuesday and Wednesday across much of the state.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

New program looks to businesses to help fill K-3 literacy needs

Literacy Match was launched to address K-3 literacy needs in Utah. Businesses fund the program, which pairs donors with school needs and reports usage. Third-grade reading proficiency is crucial for economic prosperity, says Utah Chamber's Derek Miller.

via KSLStatewideOctober 17, 2026

This decades-old Utah Halloween tradition draws more than twice its host city's population every year

North Logan A pumpkin Obi-Wan Kenobi crosses lightsaber gourds with Darth Vader while a pumpkin R2-D2 looks on. Nearby, pumpkin versions of the founding fathers are hard at work building a country (presumably one nation under gourd) in a small model of Independence Hall, the building in Philadelphia where both the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 17, 2026

How positive thinking and the law of attraction shaped generations of LDS and evangelical women

What New York Times bestselling author and scholar Kristin Kobes Du Mez has to say about Latter-day Saint women’s role in the rise of conservative Christian womanhood. (Kristin Kobes Du Mez) Kristin Kobes Du Mez is a professor of history at Calvin University and the author of "Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made."

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 17, 2026

She was ‘furious’ when Utah banned her novel from public schools. Now, she’s headlining the first-ever Salt Lake Book Festival.

“I like going places where my books are challenged, because I think that very often, the audiences there are hungry to hear a point of view like mine,” Picoult told The Salt Lake Tribune. Picoult’s arrival comes after the state in January banned her 2007 New York Times bestseller about a school shooting in the fictional town of Sterling, New Hampshire.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Homecoming Football Game: WSU vs. Idaho State

WSU football vs. Idaho State, 1 p.m. at Stewart Stadium, free for WSU students and employees, general admission starting at $12. Purchase tickets on the Weber State ticket website.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

TSA scales back program that lets non-travelers access airport gates

The Transportation Security Administration is scaling back a new TSA PreCheck benefit. The agency introduced Gateside by TSA PreCheck at 13 airports last month before expanding it to hundreds more this month. But that expansion has now been reversed.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 17, 2026

LDS leader makes bold forecasts about church growth

A record half-million converts this year? It’s possible, says Latter-day Saint leader. Presiding bishop also says church leaders rely on professionals and “inspiration from the Lord” in how to use the faith’s money. Bishop Christopher Waddell, shown speaking in 2023, says growth in convert baptisms in 2026 is ahead of last year's record pace.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Utah State Eastern women's soccer defeats Colorado Northwestern 4-0

The Utah State Eastern women's soccer team secured a 4-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College on Thursday, marking the team's fifth shutout win of the season. The win moved the Eagles to an 8-5-2 overall record and a 6-3-2 record in Scenic West Athletic Conference play.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

Men’s Soccer wins third straight; dominate CNCC 4-0

The Eagles hosted the Spartans for the second meeting between the teams this season. Eastern won the first matchup 2-0, and Thursday’s contest marked the Eagles’ first home match since Sept. Eastern wasted little time getting on the scoreboard.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Eagles set tone early; defeat Colorado Northwestern 4-0

The match marked Eastern's first home contest in nearly a month and the second meeting between the Eagles and Spartans this season. Eastern won the first matchup 4-1 in Rangely, Colorado. The Eagles controlled the opening half, recording 13 shots and scoring twice.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Utah stays sunny through weekend before storm brings rain next week

Temperatures will warm slightly through the weekend. Sunny weather will continue across northern Utah. Southern Utah will see a few more clouds, with a stray shower possible over the mountains Sunday. A bigger change arrives Tuesday as another storm system moves into the region.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 17, 2026

NOAA Predicts Warmer, Stormier Winter Driven by Strong El Niño

A new winter forecast from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts a warmer and wetter season for much of the United States, driven by a very strong El Niño. Forecasters expect unusual warmth across the northern tier of the country and increased storminess across the southern tier, though specific snow totals remain difficult to predict.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

4A girls soccer: Defending state champs win PK shootout at home; top Region 9 team earns 1-nil victory

And it was written that three Lucys shall lead the Warriors. Senior goalkeeper Lucy Bacon made three saves while Lucy Lyon and Lucy McArthur both scored during a penalty kick shootout to propel Snow Canyon past Desert Hills in the first round of the 4A girls state soccer tournament on Tuesday.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 17, 2026

UVU Men's Hoops Picked Fifth, Women Sixth in Big West Poll

Utah Valley University men's basketball has been picked fifth and women's basketball sixth in the Big West preseason coaches' poll. The Wolverines enter their inaugural season in the conference following a successful final year in the Western Athletic Conference.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

Cougars secure exhibition win over Nebraska with strong second half

The BYU men's basketball team secured a 72-61 exhibition victory against Nebraska at the Marriott Center on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. A strong second half featuring improved shooting and ball movement helped the Cougars overcome a halftime deficit.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

BYU women's soccer upsets No. 8 Texas Tech 3-2 at South Field

No. 22 BYU upset previously unbeaten No. 8 Texas Tech 3-2 at South Field on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Senior Mattyn Summers-Oviatt recorded her first career brace to help lead the Cougars to their second consecutive come-from-behind victory against the Red Raiders.

StatewideOctober 17, 2026

Arizona joins Colorado River fight in federal court

The Arizona Department of Water Resources announced Friday that the state filed a motion to intervene in the Nevada lawsuit challenging the recent federal decision governing water allocation from the Colorado River. Under the new federal plan, Arizona would absorb a 760,000 acre-feet cut per year, representing roughly 27% of its full Colorado River allocation.

via KSLStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Grand Canyon considers opening North Rim year-round, expand development in fire recovery

Grand Canyon National Park is considering changes that could transform the North Rim experience. They’re looking at the area as a blank slate after 150,000 acres, including over 70,000 acres in the park, burned in July 2025 during the Dragon Bravo fire.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Week 7 College Football Features Top-10 Matchups and BYU Showdown

In a report published October 16, college football Week 7 is described as having a loaded schedule featuring two top-10 matchups. The slate includes significant contests for the SEC and the Big 12, including a prime-time showdown in Provo.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Fatal 2024 Airport Engine Incident

A Salt Lake City judge has dismissed a lawsuit related to the 2024 death of Kyler Efinger, who died after entering an aircraft engine at the Salt Lake City International Airport. The incident occurred on Jan. 1, 2024, when the Park City resident was found unconscious in a wing-mounted engine during deicing operations.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 16, 2026

BYU to host No. 2 Notre Dame this Saturday in primetime matchup

BYU is scheduled to host No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in a game that could be the most-viewed in the career of quarterback Bear Bachmeier. The matchup features a No. 8 ranked BYU team attempting to validate its standing against a top-ranked Notre Dame defense.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026
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