The Garfield County Sheriff's Office provides essential services to residents of Tropic, including notification procedures for controlled burns.
“What could happen if the way we work actually reflected what we value most? ” “The Motherhood Advantage [project] grew from a question, and it’s basically this: If any state should know how to value mothers, it’s Utah. ” Melanie Jones, Sego Leadership CEO, told the Deseret News.
There isn’t a whole lot of notable history that the BYU-Utah football rivalry hasn’t already achieved, but the two programs did check a new thing off the list Sunday. For the first time, both teams are ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 poll at the same time, with BYU at No.
18th Teen Memoriam honors teens and encourages families to keep talking about road safety SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 19, 2026) — Today, Utah families, UDOT and public safety leaders came together to remember the 30 teens killed on Utah roads in 2025 and to share an urgent reminder: a loved one’s death is preventable.  “The […]
After bringing its traveling set to BYU last weekend, ESPN’s “College GameDay” is staying in Utah for another week, moving roughly 45 miles north for what’s turning out to be the priciest ticket in college football this weekend. With the popular pregame show making back-to-back stops in the Beehive State, Utahns are getting hyped as the No.
The suspicious letters sent to at least three dozen congressional offices last week do not contain hazardous materials, top security officials say, but the situation remains under investigation. Senators and House members in both parties began receiving the letters last week, sent to their offices in Washington and back home.
Happy Monday, Utah! A weak area of low pressure will spin plenty of clouds into Utah over the next few days. A few isolated showers will be possible through midweek, but much higher rain chances arrive later this week.
With inflation driving up living costs and the holiday season approaching, community leaders are sounding the alarm about growing food insecurity in the Intermountain West. According to data shared during a recent 2News interview, 445,000 Utahns are facing food insecurity.
Postal Inspection Service intercepted a suspicious envelope meant for Utah's lieutenant governor. Gov. Deidre Henderson's office was targeted amid rising political tensions over election administration. The FBI and Postal Inspection Service are investigating similar threats to election officials nationwide.
Utah election officials were among those targeted by threatening letters and envelopes containing suspicious white powder, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said. (Photo: Lt. Gov.
Ohio State has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 following a week of significant upsets. Brigham Young also moved into the top three after a victory over Notre Dame, while several other top teams dropped in the rankings.
The AVCA Coaches Poll remains unchanged in the top five following Week 8 of women's college volleyball, according to a report published October 19. Nebraska and Pittsburgh maintain their respective positions as the number one and number two teams.
BYU men's basketball has been ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll for the 2026-27 season. The Cougars are one of six Big 12 schools included in the preseason rankings.
BYU secured a 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, October 17, 2026, marking what some describe as the program's biggest home football win in history. Following the win, the Cougars rose to No. 2 in national rankings, trailing only unbeaten Miami.
A man has been jailed for allegedly throwing rocks at vehicles on US-6, causing damage to one car's windshield. Nicholas Sean-Leo Proulx, 37, has been arrested for criminal mischief resulting in a loss over $5,000 (second-degree felony), reckless endangerment (Class A misdemeanor), and aggravated disorderly conduct on a highway (Class B misdemeanor).
When Dan Bryant saw the job listing for the Tri County bookmobile librarian, he knew he should apply for the job. He remembered the feeling of excitement when he was a child and saw the bookmobile pull up and was greeted by a bookmobile librarian, who was always happy to see him. “I want to do that,” he says. “I ...
Utah's postal inspector intercepted an envelope containing suspicious white powder and a purported threatening letter that was headed for Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson's office. Henderson shared a photograph of the envelope on social media, while assuring that "nothing is going to disrupt the midterm election.
In a post published October 18, Deidre M. Henderson announced that a local postal inspector intercepted an envelope containing suspicious white powder and threatening letters intended for her office. Henderson stated that the package was handed over to the FBI and emphasized that the midterm election will not be disrupted.
Utah Lt. Gov. Reports of the letters in Arizona, Ohio, Oklahoma and Louisiana began last week, prompting building evacuations and an FBI investigation with just over two weeks to go until the Nov. ” Henderson wrote. “Also, nothing is going to disrupt the midterm election.
Kouri Richins will be given a new attorney to represent her on 26 fraud-related felony charges. Her attorney Amy Fowler asked to withdraw on Monday, citing communication breakdown with Richins. Richins cited Fowler's relationships with a witness in her other case, the judge and a prosecutor in a letter asking for a new attorney.
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At the G20 Interfaith Forum on Saturday, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke on the importance of humanity shaping artificial intelligence technology.
The public is welcome to come and join us for the first annual Wrestling Reunion and induction of the North Sevier Hall of Fame recipients— Friday Nov. 6, 2026 7:00PM Aurora city building.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will likely be out for the remainder of the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs. His agent Nicole Lynn posted a joint statement with the team on Monday, stating Hurts is "clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations," but he will have to be put on blood thinners.
OREM — Medlir Mema, director of the AI Ethics and Governance Institute, described artificial intelligence as a "gray rhino problem" during a Regulatory Reform Summit on artificial intelligence Thursday at Utah Valley University. "Imagine the gray rhino," he started.
Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting in Salt Lake’s Rose Park neighborhood injured one person. Saturday. Police said there was a disagreement outside the home, during which an unknown person fired a gun. One victim was shot and was later transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
For the past two decades, Adam Sklute has helmed Ballet West’s artistic vision and direction. But the 2026-2027 season — which starts Friday with “Dracula” — will be his last. “Ballet West has become my heart and soul and I say that without hesitation,” Sklute said.
The week will start out fairly comfortable with a few rain showers possible across southern Utah as a shortwave trough moves across the region. These conditions will stick around through Wednesday with temperatures hovering around average. By the middle and end of the week, a pattern change will be on the way with rain showers, cooler temperatures, and mountain snow.
Here’s what’s happening this week, Oct. 19-25, in southern Utah Everything from entertainment to recreation across southern Utah. (Ben Steele) "Natural Numbers," an 8-foot-by-12-foot painting by Ben Steele, is one of the works on display at the St.
The former Utes quarterback rallied Colorado from a 13-point halftime deficit before Utah held on for a narrow win Saturday night. Colorado quarterbacks Isaac Wilson, front, and Kaneal Sweetwyne warm up before an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Oct.
Utah Tech University will offer a master's in clinical psychology and counseling starting fall 2027. The program aims to address Utah's mental health professional shortage, especially in rural areas. Students will gain hands-on experience at Utah Tech's Mental Health Community Clinic, among a host of other educational pathways.
Warty pumpkins are on houses stoops. Pumpkin beer is on grocery store shelves. And weve finally had a week of gloriously gloomy, chilly weather after enduring the heat of summer. Folks, it's fall, and it's time to start enjoying drinks that feature the flavors of the season.
Utah weather forecasts indicate a mild start to Monday, October 19, 2026, followed by a transition to wet and cooler conditions as the week progresses.
“Utah is amazing, but we’ve seen a decade of decline in our quality of life,” Teigen said. “To turn that around, we’ll need to maintain the support we provide to our neighbors, improve Utahns’ ability to earn enough to pay for their needs and ensure that Utahns have opportunities for good jobs.
A few showers will continue to move through parts of southern and central Utah Monday. Some thunderstorms could develop in southeastern Utah by Monday afternoon. A few sprinkles could move through northern Utah from Monday evening into Tuesday morning.
Alabama football fell to No. 13 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll following a 26-10 loss to Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 17. This marks the program's first losing streak since 2013 and its first regular-season losing streak since 2006.
A study session and board meeting are scheduled for October 20, 2026. The meeting will include a study session on gang prevention and a public meeting to address various district items.
President Henry B. Eyring dedicated the Montpelier Idaho Temple on Oct. 18, 2026, marking the 225th operating temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The dedication occurred alongside the dedication of the Managua Nicaragua Temple and highlighted the spiritual role of temples in connecting families across generations.
