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Wellsville City Council meeting for Oct. 7 cancelled

The Wellsville City Council meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026, has been cancelled. According to an October 2 notice, the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Wellsville City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Oct. 21

The Wellsville City Council will hold a public hearing on Oct. 21, 2026, to consider a request to amend the General Plan for a property on East Main. The hearing will focus on a zoning designation change for the site.

Wellsville City Announces October Events and Seasonal Reminders

Wellsville City released a newsletter on October 1 outlining upcoming community events, holiday closures, and local planning studies. The report includes information regarding a chili cookoff, a community trunk or treat, and various seasonal reminders for residents.

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

Montana’s House battleground: Can 2 political newcomers overcome party politics?

The midterm elections have largely become a referendum on President Donald Trump’s policies and whether Democrats can convince voters to put them in charge. But in Montana’s fight for the 1st Congressional District, the candidates want to make the election all about them.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 17, 2026

‘Relationships matter’: How BYU’s long-standing kinship with Notre Dame enabled Saturday’s top-10 showdown

In what the school considers its first season of intercollegiate football, Brigham Young University went 1-5 in 1922, and failed to score in four of those six contests. To remedy the bleak situation, then-BYU athletic director Eugene L.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 17, 2026

Baylor, BYU presidents share focus on student faith formation

Reese or his academic vice president interview every prospective faculty member at BYU. Baylor's Faith and Character Study found church attendance predicts retention, graduation and GPA. Baylor restructured its Christian scriptures classes after finding students arrive with less biblical knowledge than 10-15 years ago.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 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

High school football: Judd Howells leads Box Elder past West Field for its 1st outright region championship since 2003

Friday's showdown between the Box Elder Bees and West Field Longhorns featured undefeated Region 5 teams playing for the region title, not to mention a likely first round bye in the state playoffs as well. Playing at home in front of a sold-out crowd, the Bees made sure to give that crowd lots to cheer about, as Box Elder rolled to a dominant 28-7 victory.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 16, 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

Introducing our newest oral history grants cohort

Through support from Utah Humanities and the Utah Historical Society, the oral history grant provides funding to collect and transcribe interviews and share the content ...

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Identity Revealed for Man Found in Lake Mead Barrel in 2022

The Clark County coroner's office identified the man found in a barrel at Lake Mead in 2022 as Edward "Buddy" Lelburian Jackson. Jackson, who was believed to be in his 50s, had ties to Arkansas, California, and Utah.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Biology Majors Build AI Startup to Prevent Manufacturing Machine Failures

Two biology majors from the University of Utah are developing ForgeMetrics, an AI-driven predictive maintenance platform designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturers avoid costly machine failures. The startup aims to provide affordable technology to businesses that lack dedicated maintenance staff.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Pope Leo's diagnosis puts spotlight on lung cancer risks beyond smoking

MURRAY — Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis is drawing attention to a disease that can affect people who have never smoked. The pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma — the most common form of non-small cell lung cancer — after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung.

via KSLStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Man sentenced after trying to fabricate his own murder, pin it on his wife

A man who previously pleaded guilty to faking a murder plot to make it seem as though his wife was trying to kill him has now been sentenced. Robert Quentin Sprague pleaded guilty to identity fraud, forgery, retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant, and tampering with evidence in September.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 16, 2026

The next act for the No Kings movement: Early voting in the midterms • Utah News Dispatch

Organizers across hundreds of advocacy groups will pull together thousands of events nationwide Saturday to encourage early voting in this year’s midterm elections. Voting is already underway in dozens of states, and roughly 5.1 million ballots – both in-person and mail – have been cast, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 16, 2026
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