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Two candidates are on the Nov. 3 ballot for Utah House District 55
Democrat Travis Hysell and Republican Jon Hawkins answered the same questionnaire from the American Fork Citizen.
Three candidates are on the Nov. 3 ballot for Utah County Commission Seat B
Democrat J. Allen, Republican David M. Spencer and Forward Party candidate David Hinckley answered the same questionnaire.
Three candidates are on the Nov. 3 ballot for Utah County Commission Seat A
Democrat Jeanne Marie Bowen, Republican Michelle Kaufusi and independent Jacob Oaks answered the same questionnaire.
- Politics
Lehi officials say they will update disclosure forms with missing or outdated details
Mayor Paul Binns and the five City Council members all responded to the Lehi Free Press, which found incomplete or dated entries but no indication of wrongdoing.
Salt Lake City approves lower-height zoning for Smith's Ballpark redevelopment
KSL reports the council unanimously adopted MU-8 and MU-5 zoning for about 14.8 acres. Construction timing remains unclear, according to the report.
- Sports
Penguins' Ben Kindel taken to Utah hospital after team flight returns to Salt Lake City
The Penguins said Tuesday that Kindel was conscious, alert and in stable condition after a medical episode aboard the team's flight.
- Sports
Top two seeds fall in both 4A and 5A girls soccer semifinals
Ridgeline faces Crimson Cliffs for the 4A title, and Brighton meets Olympus in 5A. Both finals are Friday, Oct. 23, in Herriman.
St. George plans 2.5-acre expansion at Thunder Junction
The all-abilities park's next phase adds Ice Age-themed attractions and railroad track, with completion targeted for summer 2027, according to KSL.
Wilson proposes Oxbow closure and $575 million jail bond
The Salt Lake County budget proposal would expand Metro Jail and still needs council approval.
- Education
Utah audit calls for stronger oversight of tenured faculty
Auditors recommend giving department leaders clearer authority to address persistent performance problems.
Mammoth hold off Pittsburgh for 5-4 home win
Nick Schmaltz's third-period power-play goal gave Utah the cushion it needed.
- Sports
Orem to host Ironman 70.3 Utah in August 2027
The organizer lists Aug. 21 as race day, with general registration scheduled to open Oct. 29.
Utah volleyball prepares for two ranked home opponents
The Utes host No. 8 Arizona State on Thursday and No. 25 Colorado on Sunday.
Flood watches issued for central and southern Utah ahead of Wednesday storms
Watches begin October 21; southeastern Utah’s watch extends into Friday, October 23.
Utah sues Kalshi over alleged illegal event contracts
The state seeks an injunction, restitution and recovery of profits from specified Utah wagers.
Curtis says Great Salt Lake funding could take years
The proposed $1 billion requires congressional approval and could arrive over multiple years.
Two pedestrians critically injured on Redwood Road
Police say the truck driver remained at the scene of the early Tuesday crash in West Valley City.
Utah remembers 30 teens killed on roads in 2025
The Oct. 19 Teen Memoriam honored those killed in 2025 and highlighted free family road-safety resources.
University of Utah reports enrollment of 39,060
The university says its fall 2026 census count grew by 888 students, or 2.3%, from the prior year.
Utah ends record-warm water year with depleted water supplies
An Oct. 15 federal update links low snowpack and early melt to water-supply deficits that late-season rain has not erased.
High Valley Transit plans winter pause in major SR-224 construction
The operator plans to remove traffic controls and reopen trails, while allowing bus-stop work when weather permits.
Henderson says postal inspector intercepted suspicious letter headed to her office
The envelope was handed to the FBI before delivery, the lieutenant governor said.
Mapleton charter-school plan draws traffic and safety questions
The proposed Louisa May Alcott Community School would sit across from Hobble Creek Elementary.
Salt Lake City stops proposed Sugar House assessment district
The city ended the process after the neighborhood chamber withdrew its request, closing the protest period early.
- Politics
Utah parole board announces weekly informational texts for families
The service explains hearings and parole decisions, with signups available through the board's family-resource page.
Salt Lake City council questions proposed Emigration Canyon pipeline route
Council members raised watershed and safety concerns at an informational session where no vote was taken.
- Outdoors
Little Cottonwood backcountry closure scheduled for avalanche equipment work
The October 19 closure near Snowbird is scheduled from midnight through 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
Lehi and Herriman founders build AI tools for police evidence review
ShieldView says its platform aims to reduce investigators' exposure to traumatic material.
- Sports
BYU rises to No. 2 and Utah enters top 10 in AP poll
The Cougars reached their highest ranking since 1984 after beating Notre Dame.
- Crime & safety
Utah prisons update visitation and programming by housing unit
The Oct. 17 notice lists which units have canceled visits and which remain open.
Unaffiliated voter rolls grow as Utah Republican registration declines
A Tribune analysis found gains for unaffiliated voters and Democrats this year.
- Growth & housing
Washington County seeks architect for Dixie Center expansion
The proposed project would add about 117,145 square feet to the St. George convention center.
Heber City says systems restored after cyberattack
Officials said essential services continued while the FBI helped investigate the Oct. 10 intrusion.
- Crime & safety
One person shot at a party in Salt Lake's Rose Park neighborhood
Police said an unknown person fired a gun during a disagreement outside a home, and the victim is expected to survive.
Two campers burned when a propane stove exploded near Orem
Both were taken to Utah Valley Medical Center with second-degree burns.
- Politics
Uintah County GOP picks K. Mark Caldwell to fill county treasurer vacancy
The county commission has seven days from receiving the nomination to appoint him.
- Crime & safety
Uintah County sheriff ends checkpoint run by BIA and Ute Tribe officers
The sheriff's office said Utah law was not followed in authorizing the Seep Ridge Road checkpoint and asked drivers who were stopped to come forward.
ESPN's 'College GameDay' is coming to Utah's campus for Houston game
It will be the second straight year and seventh time the show has visited the University of Utah.
Utah-Houston homecoming game set for 8:15 p.m. Saturday on ESPN
The No. 10 Utes host No. 14 Houston at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Oct. 24.
- Sports
American Fork boys golf ties for sixth at 6A state tournament
Lehi won its first 6A boys golf title, and Skyridge finished second at Talons Cove in Saratoga Springs.
No. 16 Utah State women's soccer plays Fresno State to a 0-0 draw
The Aggies outshot Fresno State 25-4 in Logan and had a late goal overturned for offside.
Utah State men's basketball wins 97-89 exhibition at Saint Mary's
Kingston Tosi scored 22 points in place of the injured Mason Falslev.
- Sports
Utah Valley men's basketball loses 92-80 at Utah Tech in exhibition
Dominick Nelson scored 15 points for the Wolverines, and Christian Gibson had 23 for Utah Tech in St. George.
- Sports
Utah Valley men's soccer beats CSUN 1-0 to clinch a home Big West semifinal
Trevor Walk scored his first goal of the season, and Jackson Medina made three saves in Orem.
- Sports
Southern Utah beats No. 14 UC Davis 38-17 behind Floyd Chalk's 212 yards
The Thunderbirds trailed 17-9 at halftime and scored the last 29 points in Cedar City.
Real Salt Lake beats Sporting KC 3-1 to end 13-match road winless streak
Morgan Guilavogui scored twice and Sergi Solans added his 12th goal as RSL won in Kansas City.
Mammoth fall 6-2 to Oilers at home as McDavid has five points
Edmonton built a 5-0 lead at the Delta Center and scored three of its goals on breakaways.
Big 12 says replay crew erred on final play of BYU's win over Notre Dame
The conference said one second should have been left on the clock and it will review its end-of-game officiating process.
No. 11 Utah holds off Colorado 27-24 in Boulder to move to 6-0
Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes, and Colorado's last-second Hail Mary fell short.
No. 8 BYU upsets No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo
Bear Bachmeier scored touchdowns passing, running and receiving, and his 6-yard pass to Walker Lyons with 1:47 left won it.