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.
The Kansas City Current defeated the Utah Royals 2-0 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at America First Field, with Haley Hopkins scoring twice to secure the road victory. The win allowed Kansas City to leapfrog Utah in the NWSL standings as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
When CJ Carr’s final pass of the night hit the ground harmlessly Saturday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium — even amidst some controversy over the final play — it set off a celebration for BYU football fans. The Cougars, seeking respect and a program-defining victory, had earned one with a 28-24 win over No.
A new nonprofit is bringing local resources for special needs children in one place, allowing families the opportunity to discover what's available near them. The Children's Health Inclusion Learning Leadership, or CHILL, Act Expo, has helped thousands of parents across the country this year alone.
Royals FC fell 2-0 at America First Field against the Kansas City Current on Saturday evening in front of 10,809 fans, the club's second-highest attendance this season. Unable to secure the victory, the squad will now be forced to wait yet another week to officially clinch its first playoff berth in club history.
A potential officiating error occurred at the end of the Notre Dame vs. BYU game, involving a possible remaining second on the clock. According to a October 17 report, social media posts suggested one second may have remained when the final pass fell incomplete.
According to a report published October 17, BYU is projected to take the number one spot in college football rankings following an upset victory over Notre Dame. The victory occurred during a weekend of significant upsets involving several top-15 teams.
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on October 16. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier recorded four total touchdowns during the upset victory.
The University of Utah football team secured a 27-24 road victory over Colorado at Folsom Field on Oct. 17, 2026, maintaining a perfect 6-0 record. Colorado, which fell to 2-4 with the loss, mounted a second-half comeback before a late Utah touchdown sealed the win.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — An 18-year-old man, Anthony Ray Turnbow, is being held without bail after allegedly swinging a machete at seven people returning from playing a neighborhood game of basketball, threatening to harm them, then robbing two of them and causing them minor injuries with the knife.
When the caller ID showed “Westminster, New York,” Tracy Mazur’s first thought was it might be spam, followed quickly by thinking that it could be one of her dog training friends pranking her. She picked up the call anyway. ” Westminster being short for “The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show” that is held every winter in New York City.
Kalani Sitake has had some memorable moments with Brigham Young University, but a victory over then-No. 2 Notre Dame inside Lavell Edwards Stadium might be the signature win of his entire career. Sitake played fullback for the Cougars, graduating in 2000.
When it comes to French pastries, nobody does it quite like Bonrue Bakery. The French-inspired bakery offers up classics like a butter croissant, as well as sandwiches and other handcrafted pastries. "When you have a good bakery, it brings such a neighborly community feel together," Bonrue co-founder Chris Connors told the Deseret News.
PROVO, Utah — No. 8 Brigham Young University beat then-No. 2 Notre Dame in a thrilling 28-24 victory at Lavell Edwards Stadium on Saturday night. For fans, it was a moment in history that they got to experience in real time, and one they will never forget.
BOULDER, Colo. — Isaac Wilson wanted to win Saturday’s game against Utah badly. Wilson, who was thrust into the starting quarterback job early in his freshman season in 2024 after an injury to Cam Rising, then cast aside the following year as Byrd Ficklin emerged as the backup quarterback, has found a home — and another starting position — in Colorado.
A multi-vehicle crash on the northbound I-15 on-ramp at 600 N resulted in a total closure of the northbound lanes on October 18, 2026. One person sustained life-threatening injuries after being ejected from a vehicle that rolled during the accident.
Tech University has received its first National Institutes of Health research grant, worth more than $1 million, creating more opportunities for student learning, workforce development and scientific discovery in the Southern Utah community. The $1,010,605 award will support a research project led by Dr.
As of 5:11 PM MT Oct 18, ABC4 reported: Northbound I-15 is closed at 600 N due to a three vehicle crash. One driver was ejected from their vehicle and transported to a hospital in critical condition. Another driver was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of two counts of aggravated robbery and seven counts of aggravated assault after allegedly chasing seven people with a machete and robbing two of them, according to a probable cause affidavit. The victims were walking back from playing basketball when Anthony Ray Turnbow approached them with a machete and threatened them, the affidavit said.
The No. 20 Houston football team is scheduled to play No. 11 Utah on Oct. 24 at 9:15 p.m. CT on ESPN, according to an announcement from the network and the Big 12 Conference on Sunday.
There’s smoke in Parleys Canyon. Here’s why it’s not an emergency. Planned fire activity was set for three Utah canyons over the weekend. (Utah Department of Transportation) A traffic camera on Interstate 80 in Parleys Canyon captured images of smoke in the Parleys Summit area on Sunday, Oct.
No. 11 Utah maintained an undefeated 6-0 season and secured the nation's longest active winning streak with a 27-24 victory over Colorado on Saturday night. The Buffaloes mounted a second-half comeback, but an illegal lateral on a late drive prevented a potential field goal attempt, allowing the Utes to escape Boulder with the win.
The 2026-27 US LBM Coaches Poll released on Oct. 18, 2026, shows Miami (FL) holding the top spot with a 6-0 record. BYU remains a top-three team at No. 3, while Utah sits at No. 9 following their undefeated start to the season.
Miami has ascended to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002. BYU has also reached its highest ranking since the 1984 national championship season following a victory over Notre Dame.
Miami reached the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 on October 18 after a historic week of upsets. The rankings saw significant shifts, including BYU rising to No. 2 and Ohio State moving to No. 3.
A report published October 18 detailed a historic weekend of college football upsets where five of the top eight teams lost. Miami, Ohio State, and BYU emerged as major winners during the chaotic Saturday of play.
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium, marking one of the most significant victories in program history. Sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier recorded three touchdowns, including a receiving touchdown on a double pass, while the Cougars' defense secured the win with a final defensive stop.
Party like it's 1984, BYU fans. Or close to it. Coming off its historic win over Notre Dame, BYU jumped from No. 8 to No. 2 in the AP Top 25. The Cougars weren't too far from No. 1, either. 1 Miami had 1,697 points to BYU's 1,675. The Cougars received 20 first-place votes.
Editor's note: SPORT COURT is a registered trademark of Connor Sport Court International, LLC and has no affiliation with the charges herein. PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — The former president and vice president of a Utah company that built courts for sporting activities, that had its license revoked in 2023, are now facing fraud charges.
Miami is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002, No. 2 BYU has its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season and Notre Dame and Georgia stayed in the top five Sunday after both lost close games.
Thousands of Utah voters received limited ballots due to a citizenship verification law. Election officials are actively working to confirm citizenship for longtime registered voters. Affected voters can verify citizenship by Oct. 23 to receive full ballots.
BYU secured a 28-24 victory over No. 2-ranked Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, according to a report published Oct. 18. The victory, which saw fans rush the field at LaVell Edwards Stadium, provided national validation for the BYU football program.
Ample sunshine returns to northern Utah today, with a chance of a few showers down south. Daytime highs remain in the upper 60s for northern valleys, with a high of 70 degrees expected in Salt Lake. George will remain in the mid-70s with partly cloudy skies.
Sometimes athletes' greatest competitors are themselves. But it doesn't have to be this way, and "The Strongest Play" might just provide some relief. Student-athletes' mental health was the focus of this event, which was staged by Southern Utah University Athletics in cooperation with Intermountain Health.
No. 11 Utah improved to a perfect 6-0 on Oct. 17, 2026, after defeating Colorado 27-24 in Boulder. Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes to secure the victory against a surging Buffaloes offense.
This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th. It was the beginning of her junior year, and 20-year-old Mia Tedesco was setting up a table for the campus open house where more than 200 recognized student organizations were preparing to recruit new students.
Lauri Markkanen sat on the edge of the raised podium floor and stretched his legs across the carpet. The 7-foot-1 forward had just finished a Jazz practice, but there was no shortness of breath — or brief responses — as he answered a reporter’s questions.
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.
Lauri Markkanen continues to drive the Utah Jazz offense, recently scoring 19 points in a preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. As the team prepares for the 2026-27 season, Markkanen remains a cornerstone of the franchise following a multiyear extension signed in 2024.
