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Utah Mammoth 4, Edmonton Oilers 2
Mammoth beat Oilers 4-2 as Clayton Keller scores twice
Utah has won three straight games and ended Edmonton's five-game win streak.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
From the records
Original reporting from public documents
- Auditing American Fork
Egg Farm's 2013 cap and the differing totals in American Fork's later reports
- Auditing American Fork
American Fork page still listed 100 West work as out to bid after a $2.3 million award
- Auditing American Fork
Who pays for American Fork's Pony Express Parkway link and nearby roads
- Auditing American Fork
Five American Fork funds each budget $494,758 toward Public Works bond payments
Latest news
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.
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.
White Mesa residents to hold 10th annual rally and walk against uranium mill
Organizers call for closure and cleanup of the Energy Fuels mill, while the company says it operates responsibly under regulatory oversight.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Landscapes Golf Management gets multi-year extension at Jeremy Ranch
The company has overseen business operations at the private Park City club since 2013.
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.
Man sentenced to 41 months for carrying 104,000 fentanyl pills in Utah
Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes pleaded guilty to a federal count of possession with intent to distribute.
Utah bookstores open and host events as reading rates fall
Booksellers told Utah Business that gifts, memberships and community events help them stay profitable.
Washington City voters to decide sales tax for emergency services
City leaders say the 0.67% tax would exclude fuel, medication and groceries and come with a cut to the city's share of property taxes.
Plain City negotiates with Cole West over 1,500-acre development
At the density discussed, the project could add about 3,500 homes over roughly 25 years on about a fifth of the town's land.
BYU's Bear Bachmeier and Notre Dame's CJ Carr meet in top-10 quarterback duel
Both quarterbacks lead unbeaten teams into Saturday's game at LaVell Edwards Stadium, where No. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame.
Two California residents face dozens of charges after I-15 stop in Beaver County
Court records say a Utah Highway Patrol stop led to allegations of forged checks, fake IDs, drugs and gold coins.