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Utah State Eastern upsets No. 13 Snow College 3-1

Utah State Eastern women's soccer defeated No. 13 Snow College 3-1 on Saturday at Castleview Hospital Soccer Field. The victory, fueled by 11 saves from Haygen Haycock, moved the Eagles into a tie for fourth in the Scenic West standings.

BLM Concludes 2026 Sulphur Wild Horse Gather in Western Utah

The Bureau of Land Management’s Color Country District concluded the 2026 Sulphur Wild Horse Gather on Oct. 17, 2026. The operation aimed to reduce overpopulation within the Sulphur Herd Management Area to support healthy wild horses and rangelands.

Utah Measles Cases Reach 527 Amid National Surge

Utah continues to face a significant measles outbreak in 2026, with 527 residents diagnosed so far this year. Nationwide, the United States has recorded 4,410 cases in 2026, representing the highest annual count since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000.

Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Launches Educational Text Messaging Services

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has launched a new educational text messaging series for families and friends of incarcerated individuals. This initiative aims to explain the post-conviction process and how parole decisions are made through convenient weekly updates.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

No. 8 BYU upsets No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium

No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The loss ended a 16-game win streak for Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame squad.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

BLM Begins Actions to Protect Sulphur Herd & Land Health from Overpopulation

CEDAR CITY – Wild horses in the Sulphur Herd Management Area are facing shrinking food and water on drought‑strained rangelands, and today marks a critical step in protecting them. Humane gather operations are beginning to bring vulnerable animals out of harm’s way and restore the conditions they need to stay healthy on the range.

via The InsiderStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Upgrades eRules Website With New Subscription Alerts and Faster Tools

Utah has updated its eRules website, the online home for the Utah Administrative Code, to improve how the public and government agencies find and follow state regulations. The platform now features personalized rulemaking alerts and faster tools to assist with the process.

StatewideOriginally published October 20, 2026

BLM Vernal Field Office Issues Oil and Gas Well Permit Decisions | Bureau of Land Management

The BLM Vernal Field Office issued 29 well permits

StatewideOriginally published October 20, 2026

Jazz Prepare for Home Opener Against Pelicans

The Utah Jazz are preparing for their first home game of the 2026-27 season against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Delta Center. Following a difficult start to the season, including a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on October 21, the Jazz look to secure their first home victory in front of a Salt Lake City crowd.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOriginally published October 20, 2026

Episode 317: President Oaks’ leadership after 1 year as Church President

On this episode of the Church News podcast, historian and biographer Richard E. Turley Jr. shares what he has seen in the past year since President Dallin H. Oaks became the Prophet and President of the Church. Listen or watch here.

via thechurchnews.comStatewideOctober 20, 2026

BYU Ranked No. 25 as Utah Prepares for College GameDay

BYU men's basketball returned to the Associated Press preseason Top 25 at No. 25, while the University of Utah released details for an upcoming ESPN College GameDay broadcast. Additionally, analysts suggest the Utah Jazz may see significant improvement this season following several roster additions.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Yellowstone National Park receives $105 million investment for conservation, infrastructure | News

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park will benefit from a new $105 million conservation and stewardship fund designed to provide long-term financial support for scientific research, infrastructure improvements and educational opportunities at the world's first national park.

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 20, 2026

NuCube Energy Plans Utah Tests to Connect Microreactor Heat With Industrial Uses

NuCube Energy plans non-nuclear testing with Utah’s San Rafael Energy Lab and BYU to evaluate heat-transfer components, validate reactor models, and support future research into industrial heat applications and electricity generation. Mark Tullis Oct 20, 2026 - 5 min read Cristian Rabiti, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, NuCube Energy.

via TechBuzz NewsStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Recipients Announced For 2026 Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K

The recipients of the Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K have been selected and it’s time to get registered and start recruiting your friends and family to join in this worthy Thanksgiving tradition. This year’s Gobbler has three recipients. 3-year-old Adalae Wheeler was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in May when she was still only 2-years-old.

via Basin NowStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Miami and BYU Rise in AP Top 25 Following Weekend of Upsets

Miami has ascended to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002, while BYU has reached its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season. The rankings follow a weekend where five of the top seven teams suffered losses.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Logan Warming Center Opens to Assist During Code Blue Events

The William A. Burnard Warming Center has opened in Logan to provide emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness during a Code Blue event. The facility, co-founded by Utah State University's Jayme Walters, serves as a resource when temperatures are forecast to drop to 18 degrees or lower.

StatewideLoganOctober 20, 2026

Utah DCC to Help Lead Data and Analytics for National Study of Childhood Viral Infections

The DCC will integrate information collected by a consortium to study why viral respiratory infections affect children differently.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Idaho Vandals Seek Consistency Against Southern Utah in Homecoming Matchup

The Idaho Vandals will face Southern Utah during homecoming Saturday wearing silver helmets, yellow jerseys with black numbers, and silver pants. The matchup serves as a significant test for the 2-5 Vandals to determine if their recent upset victories were aberrations or a sign of consistent talent.

StatewideOriginally published October 20, 2026

Utah Geothermal Boom Brings Clean Power and Water Questions

— Beneath the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the deserts in between, lies a massive energy source—and it isn’t a fossil fuel. The smashing and separating of tectonic plates that produced many of the West’s most dramatic landscapes have also allowed heat from the planet’s core to rise nearly to the surface.

via The InsiderStatewideOctober 20, 2026

PHS Sports Sidelines — Oct. 20, 2026

The fall sports season is coming to an end. The cross country teams did well at the region tournament at Bryce Valley. The Lady Cats took first place, and the boys came in second. For the girls, Hallie Albreht took 1st, Annie Yardley took 3rd, Abbi Dodds took 8th, and Evans took 12th.

via The InsiderStatewideOctober 20, 2026

Cincinnati to host Utah on Oct. 31 at 3:45 p.m. ET

Cincinnati football will host Utah on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3:45 p.m. ET, according to a Oct. 19 statement. The Big 12 Conference announced the kickoff time and television details for the Week 9 matchup.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Sandy Suburban Improvement District to Hold Public Hearing for 2027 Budget

The Sandy Suburban Improvement District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Nov. 12, 2026, to consider the final adoption of the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the District Office in Sandy.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Mammoth Defeats Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 at Delta Center

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 5-4 victory at the Delta Center. The game saw significant scoring across all three periods, resulting in a win for the home team.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

Utah Golf Sits 11th After Second Day at Williams Cup

Utah men's golf finished the second day of the Williams Cup in 11th place with a total score of 595. Senior Gabriel Palacios moved up seven spots in the leaderboard after recording an even par round.

StatewideOctober 20, 2026

BYU Defeats Notre Dame to Rise to No. 3

BYU defeated Notre Dame 28-24 in a top 10 matchup, moving the Cougars up to No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The victory marks BYU's highest-ranked opponent win since 1990.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Federal actions around voting system expand weeks ahead of midterms

With early voting for the midterms underway, federal actions around the U.S. voting system are expanding. Election officials explain their response, and the Justice Department says "there should be no interruption" with the results.

via CBS NewsStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Kid Sistr Is Here to Rock Your Socks Off, in a Gay Way

Interviews For Kid Sistr, growing up doesn’t mean growing out of the things that brought you together. The trio has built a sound around alt-rock, pop-punk and chaos, pairing the angst of queer girlhood with the humor that makes their music and personality unmistakably theirs.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Race for Campus Safety

The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Race for Campus Safety is an annual, community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to improve how colleges respond to relationship violence and stalking. Inspired by Lauren McCluskey’s life and legacy, the race brings together students, families, advocates, and campus communities in a shared commitment to systemic change. Participants of

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Ignite Entrepreneurship Academy Board Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 20

The Ignite Entrepreneurship Academy Board of Directors is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 20, 2026. The meeting will address various agenda items including finance reports and policy amendments.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

El Paso Texas Temple site location and map announced

The First Presidency announced the site location for the future El Paso Texas Temple in a report published October 19. A site map for the new temple was also released alongside the announcement.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Attorney Withdraws From Richins Fraud Case Over Conflict Claims

Kouri Richins' attorney has withdrawn from a fraud case following allegations of potential conflicts of interest. The withdrawal follows established Utah Supreme Court Rules of Professional Practice regarding lawyer representation and ethical obligations.

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

Gold Star family to attend Desert Storm/Desert Shield memorial dedication

LCpl. Dion Stephenson was killed Jan. 29, 1991 at the Battle of Al-Khafji when his vehicle was hit while observing the Iraqi movement and directing air strikes. It killed six of the seven Marines inside. (Courtesy/Geri Stephenson) WOODS CROSS —It’s been 35 years since LCpl.

via Davis JournalStatewideOctober 19, 2026

Families share stories of teens who lost their lives on Utah roads

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 […]

StatewideOctober 19, 2026

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