Stay and ride: New mountain biking trails at Desert Color
(Sponsored) Southern Utah’s reputation as an outdoor recreation hub continues to grow, and a new mountain biking trail system in Desert Color is adding another exciting element to the region’s extensive network of attractions. The new trail system, which is now open, provides roughly 6 miles of dedicated singletrack for everyday riding along with competitive events.
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High school girls soccer: Wednesday’s 3A/2A first round recap
3A Playoffs Morgan 4, Logan 1
Kendall Peterson scored twice and Morgan dispatched Logan 4-1 in the first round of the 3A state tournament. The sixth-seeded Trojans got additional goals from Monea Whimpey and Jane Evans, while Whimpey and Amy Thomas each added an assist.
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Utah launches $60,000 review of school library book selection process
School libraries in Utah are in the spotlight as the state launches a broad review into how they decide which books land on the shelves. The Utah State Board of Education has started a $60,000 effort to examine how school library books are chosen, stemming from questions about the influence of outside organizations and vendors.
via KUTVStatewideOctober 14, 2026
Water permit application for Stratos data center expected to be filed 'shortly'
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Stratos data center's water permit application is expected to be filed soon. The application includes detailed hydrological studies and water recycling plans. Utah Division of Water Rights hasn't received the application as of Wednesday.
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Pac-12 Announces Week 7 Football Schedule and Player Honors
The Pac-12 Conference has released the schedule and highlights for Week 7 of the 2026 season. The upcoming slate includes matchups between Colorado State and Texas State, Washington State and Oregon State, and Fresno State and San Diego State.
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Flood prevention efforts help protect Pine Valley homes while recreation area floods
Flood prevention work by the Forest Service has helped keep residential areas safe in Pine Valley, though recreation land is experiencing more damage from storms. This year is so much better than last year. There's a night-and-day difference between the type of flooding and the amount of damage, said Pine Valley Fire Chief Robert Hardy.
via KUTVStatewideOctober 14, 2026
Lincoln Elementary Announces Upcoming Events and Staff Honors
Lincoln Elementary announced several upcoming school events and honors for staff in a report published October 15. The school schedule includes parent-teacher conferences, student field trips, and health screenings through early November.
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Nicaraguan man sentenced to prison for trafficking nearly 23 lbs of fentanyl through Utah
A Nicaraguan was sentenced to nearly three and a half years in prison for trafficking approximately 104,000 fentanyl pills through Utah. Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes, 23, who was residing illegally in Fresno, California, pleaded guilty in July to possessing and intending to distribute fentanyl.
via KJZZStatewideOctober 14, 2026
BYU fan gives away Notre Dame football tickets to deserving families | KSL.com
PROVO — Ahead of Saturday's BYU-Notre Dame football game, the matchup of two undefeated, Top 10 teams was being billed as possibly the biggest game ever at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Understandably, that type of hype had single ticket prices ranging Wednesday on online platforms like SeatGeek and StubHub from close to $400 to thousands of dollars per seat.
via KSLStatewideOctober 14, 2026
Can a blue wave help a newcomer challenge Utah's top-ranking Republican in Congress? | KSL.com
MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in Can a blue wave help a newcomer challenge Utah's top-ranking Republican in Congress? Posted - Oct. Bridger Beal-Cvetko KSL 3 photos Save Story Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS Rep.
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Unpacking the Pac-12 Week 6 — Mid-season award picks and power rankings
We're pretty much at the halfway point of the college football regular season. Week 6 is just behind us in the mirror, and Week 7 is visible on the horizon. That probably qualifies as the halfway mark of a 13-week…
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Utah drivers encouraged to shop around as auto insurance rates hold steady
While gas prices have been on a steady climb in 2026, auto insurance premiums in Utah have held mostly steady, with some insurance carriers actually lowering their rates. That makes this a good time to shop around for cheaper insurance. A lot of companies are in a good position right now, they are profitable and they want to bring on new clients.
via KJZZStatewideOctober 14, 2026
Utah author Brandon Sanderson talks about plans for Evermore Property
For the first time since the announcement of the purchase of the former Evermore theme park property, Utah-based author Brandon Sanderson talked exclusively to 2News about his plans for the site. Unfortunately for folks with fond memories of Evermore, there are no plans for a new theme park.
via KJZZStatewideOctober 14, 2026
MASBEDO and The Complex Nature of Arsa - SLUG Magazine
Facebook Twitter Film “No man is an island,” John Donne famously wrote. But what if an island were a girl? That’s the provocative premise of Arsa, an Italian-language drama set on the volcanic island of Stromboli, where an enigmatic 18-year-old lives alone until three young tourists invade her isolated world.
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The Soakers, with The Glitter Bombs and Wasting Tuesday
The up-and-coming band The Soakers live up to the name. Photo: Sarah Clark Image: Sarah Clark
The Soakers, with The Glitter Bombs and Wasting Tuesday @ The International 10.07.2026
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October 14, 2026
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Veyo mother enters 'no contest' plea after child dies locked in hot car
VEYO, Utah (ABC4) — A woman has pleaded no contest to child abuse homicide, after her child died inside a hot car last year. Celine Ashley Switlick, 30, entered the plea last week, reducing her charge of child abuse homicide from a second-degree felony to a third-degree felony.
via ABC 4StatewideOctober 14, 2026
Utah is halfway to Gov. Cox’s starter home deadline with less than 25% built
Jed Nilson, owner of Nilson Homes, in his South Ogden office, Oct. 13, 2026. Housing affordability keeps Steve Waldrip up at night. As Gov. Spencer Cox’s housing advisor, he wants young Utahns to afford to stay in the state. But Utah’s median home listing is $579,000, and affordability concerns have dinged the state's quality of life.
via KUERStatewideOctober 14, 2026
LDS Church donates $1 million to fight Idaho abortion initiative
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to fight Proposition 1 last week. If voters approve the initiative, it would restore reproductive rights in Idaho, allowing abortions up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies.
via KUERStatewideOctober 14, 2026
Will Hardy leads Utah Jazz into new season with fresh additions, but much to prove
The Utah Jazz are gearing up for a new season with hopes of reaching the playoffs under coach Will Hardy. The team has struggled in recent years, holding the NBA's second-worst record over the last four seasons. However, with new…
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Viewmont High counselor, soccer coach makes first court appearance
Viewmont High School. The Davis School District and the principal issued statements following Keddington's arrest. (Becky Ginos/Davis Journal) FARMINGTON—Spencer David Keddington, a Viewmont High School counselor and coach who was arrested on Oct.
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Man sentenced after trafficking 23 pounds of fentanyl pills
Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes previously pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute.
In August 2025, a San Juan County Deputy Sheriff stopped Castillo-Reyes for a traffic violation and conducted a dog sniff.
via ABC 4StatewideOctober 14, 2026
Big 12 Announces Attendees for 2026 Basketball Media Days
The Big 12 Conference announced the student-athlete attendees for the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball Media Days. The event is scheduled to take place at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21.
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Big Sky Men’s Basketball Preseason Rankings, Predictions, Revealed Wednesday
FARMINGTON, Utah-Wednesday, the Big Sky Conference men's basketball all-conference team and preseason rankings were revealed. The Montana State Bobcats were projected to win the conference by both coaches and media.
via midutahradio.comStatewideOctober 14, 2026
First Presidency wishes Pope Leo XIV best as he faces health challenges
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 14, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shared the following statement about the health of Pope Leo XIV, who had surgery for lung cancer earlier this week.
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Illegal alien from Nicaragua sentenced to 41 months prison for possession of 23 pounds Fentanyl in Utah
GEORGE, Utah, Oct. 14, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — An illegal alien from Nicaragua was sentenced Wednesday to 41 months’ imprisonment after law enforcement recovered approximately 104,000 fentanyl pills that weighed approximately 23 pounds, during a traffic violation in August 2025.
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University of Utah Men’s Basketball Representatives Announced For Big 12 Media Day
IRVING, Texas—Per Wednesday news, the University of Utah Runnin' Utes will be represented at the Big 12 men's basketball media day Tuesday October 20 at the T-Mobile Center of Kansas City, Mo. by head coach Alex Jensen, freshman forward Alec Anigbata and junior guard Jackson Holcombe.
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