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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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