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BYU swim teams sweep UC Santa Barbara in Friday dual meet
The men won 170-54 and the women won 122-102 in Thousand Oaks, California.
BYU athletic director says relationships led to Notre Dame series
Brian Santiago told the Deseret News the home-and-home games came together after he and Pete Bevacqua connected through a mutual friend.
BYU and Baylor presidents discuss student faith formation at Salt Lake City forum
Shane Reese and Linda Livingstone spoke Friday night at the G20 Interfaith Forum.
Utah forecast calls for sunny weekend and rain starting Tuesday
KUTV reports the best chance of rain along the Wasatch Front comes Thursday and Friday.
- Sports
American Fork boys win Region 3 cross country title, girls place second
David Webb won the individual race in 14:58.22 as the Cavemen prepare for the Oct. 27 state meet.
- Sports
American Fork girls soccer reaches 6A semifinals with two shutouts
The No. 4 Cavemen play No. 1 Lone Peak at noon Monday in Herriman.
- Politics
Interlaken proposes ending its public works manager role after a state review found improper procurement
The state auditor found the Wasatch County town renewed contracts without bidding and hired the manager’s excavation company for repairs the contract did not cover. An Oct. 5 proposal would end the role and bid contracts in 2027. The Ledger has not confirmed what the council decided on Oct. 6.
Lawmakers to take up UTA’s new commission, commercial licenses and lane filtering Oct. 21
The Transportation Interim Committee meets Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Its agenda includes a draft bill to end Utah’s non-domiciled commercial driver license program and a draft on the lane filtering sunset review, both open to public comment.
Grand County Commission candidates debate housing, tourism spending and jobs
Six candidates spoke at a Moab Chamber of Commerce debate Oct. 15 ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
St. George man raises money for his new charity with free Halloween display
James Mays says his eighth annual display now supports Pancakes & Love, a nonprofit he started this year.
- Outdoors
Kane County sheriff says search and rescue calls nearly doubled this year
Kane and Iron county officials say rescues in remote areas have become expensive as visitation grows.
Salt Lake City nonprofit furloughs 110 workers amid contract cut and insurance costs
Advantage Services CEO Robert Ferris said the nonprofit needs about $500,000 to operate through the end of the year.
- Sports
Utah Valley and Utah Tech meet in Saturday exhibition in St. George
Tipoff for the Old Hammer Rivalry game at Burns Arena is set for 7 p.m. MT.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over man's death in plane engine at Salt Lake City airport
Judge Heather Brereton ruled the family's complaint did not establish a special relationship between the city and Kyler Efinger.
- Community
Fruit Heights man paints over graffiti in tunnel and installs cameras
Gary Larsen says the city now supplies the paint he uses to maintain the tunnel.
Lawmakers to review off-highway vehicle audit and Great Salt Lake projects Oct. 20
The Legislature’s natural resources budget subcommittee meets Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. An audit found OHV law enforcement costs up 185% over five years while trail maintenance spending held steady at about $4 million.
- Politics · Feature
What Utah’s 2026 legislative ethics resolution changed
S.J.R. 16 ended the two-term limit on Independent Legislative Ethics Commission members, let the commission dismiss complaints after an agreed fix, and dropped explicit directions to make its recommendations public.
Stevenson Fields: Layton's 335-home west-side plan and where its approvals stand
The City Council voted 4-1 in December 2025 to annex and rezone land along West Gentile Street for 335 homes by Destination Homes. Draft Planning Commission minutes record approval of a preliminary plat for the first two phases, 71 single-family homes.
Layton's secondary water notice bars all outdoor watering after Sept. 15
The city's water conservation page says the secondary system would shut down Sept. 15, 2026, because of below-normal snowpack and runoff and a hot, dry summer. After that date, no outdoor irrigation is permitted with secondary or culinary water.
Three injured when pickup rear-ends semi on I-15 north of Cedar City
A 13-year-old passenger was flown to St. George Regional Hospital with injuries the Utah Highway Patrol described as severe.
Park City police say handler followed protocol before K9 Bruno jumped from overpass
An independent review requested by the department found the dog was deployed in line with standard tactics, and PETA has urged his retirement.
Two juveniles booked after man found dead in Holladay
Unified Police said a man's body was found after a report of a gunshot Thursday night.
Family to sell 18,000 comics Saturday to honor West Valley City man
Greg Jonas died while scuba diving at Bear Lake in June, and proceeds will support his family.
Side-by-side driver killed in crash with semi on US 6 near Spring Glen
The Utah Highway Patrol said the passenger was taken to a hospital and the highway was affected between Helper and Price.
White Mesa residents march against uranium mill at 10th annual protest
Participants raised concerns about uranium transport and community safety as Utah pursues nuclear power.
Utah women's basketball sets home game times for 2026-27
The Utes open with an exhibition against Idaho on Sunday, and all home games will stream on ESPN+.
- Community
Two free Tabernacle organ concerts set for Oct. 16 and Oct. 30
The final Tabernacle Organ Virtuoso Performance series concert of 2026 features organist Joseph Peeples tonight at 7:30 p.m.
North Salt Lake puts Night Out cultural events on hold after council meeting
The city attorney is reviewing the resident-led events, and a resident has started a petition asking that they continue.
- Education
USU office describes sexual assault prevention work during the 'Red Zone'
Utah State University's SSAVI office focuses outreach on first-year students during the period from the first day of classes to Thanksgiving break.
Arizona moves to join Nevada's lawsuit over federal Colorado River plan
Arizona's water agency said it filed a motion to intervene, while the federal plan places no mandatory cuts on the four Upper Basin states including Utah.
Little Lambs Foundation for Kids breaks ground on new Logan center
The 12,000-square-foot Diaper Bank and Community Resource Center will add storage, a volunteer center and education and family spaces.
Three candidates are on the Nov. 3 ballot for Utah House District 53
Incumbent Republican Kay J. Christofferson, Forward Party candidate John Boyd and Kevin R. Slater are on the ballot in the northern Utah County district.
Peace House advocate certified to help domestic violence survivors seek protective orders
The Park City nonprofit says survivors can get legal guidance without hiring an attorney.
Vernal woman, 35, arrested on felony charges after van strikes stairs
Police said the woman is accused of trying to run over her husband, who told officers two children were in the home.
Park City business groups cite staffing costs and worker housing in city summary
Park City staff compiled the groups' comments ahead of a City Council discussion on economic development.
Former BYU players recall LaVell and Patti Edwards as a team
Players including Chad Lewis and Robbie Bosco described how Patti Edwards supported them and other coaches' wives.
BalletNext to stage goth-themed 'Giselle' in Salt Lake City and Park City
The production, "Beyond the Veil," replaces the original score with songs by artists including Madonna, Michael Jackson and Mozart.
- Community
Church releases eight-song youth album tied to 2027 theme
The album, titled "Rejoice in Christ," shares its name with the theme of next year's Salt Lake Temple open house and celebration.
Park City to hold Oct. 20 open house on proposed land use code changes
The proposals cover wildfire-resistant landscaping, parking, pools and hot tubs, and affordable and seasonal housing.
Woodward Park City plans snow tubing Nov. 20 and adds teen club for 2026-27 season
Full access to the mountain begins Nov. 27, and a new package combines lessons with a season pass.
Mountain Town Music to hold Celebration of Southern Rock concert Oct. 24 in Park City
The concert at The Marquis is a kickoff to Live PC Give PC, Park City's day of giving.
Park City School District to continue open enrollment for 2027-28
Applications open Nov. 15 and run until the first Friday in February, with no approvals before then.
Intermountain opens specialty clinic and cancer center in Saratoga Springs
The 48,000-square-foot facility adds cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics and cancer treatment for residents of Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain and West Lehi.
Weber State survey finds Utahns would pay more than $100 a year for Great Salt Lake
The survey of 1,050 residents found willingness to pay rose with confidence that the money would help the lake.
Turkeys near Liberty Park likely domestic, Utah wildlife official says
A Utah Division of Wildlife manager said white feathers in photos suggest the birds are domestic or hybrid turkeys.
UTA fares waived systemwide through Sunday as agency upgrades payment system
The free rides run from Friday through Sunday while the Utah Transit Authority completes upgrades to its Farepay system.
Utah backup QB Byrd Ficklin's Oklahoma upbringing shaped his patience, family says
Ficklin led Muskogee High to its first state title in more than 30 years in 2023 before arriving at Utah as a backup quarterback.
Poll shows Moore at 39% and Crosby at 34% in Utah's 2nd District race
A prediction-market forecast gave Moore a 94.8% chance of winning in the Nov. 3 election.
Landscapes Golf Management gets multi-year extension at Jeremy Ranch
The company has overseen business operations at the private Park City club since 2013.
- Community
Utah teen Bam Christensen to make Monster Jam debut this weekend
The 18-year-old drives Blue Velociraptor for Team Throttle Monster alongside her father, Mike Christensen.