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- Business
Wheeler Machinery agrees to acquire SITECH Intermountain
The transaction is expected to close Dec. 31, and terms were not disclosed.
- Sports
BYU, Utah and Big 12 teams face key games this weekend
BYU hosts Notre Dame and Utah visits Colorado as the Big 12 has five teams ranked in the top 20.
Utah men's basketball plays exhibition at Nevada on Saturday
The Runnin' Utes, who beat UNLV 79-69 in their exhibition opener, visit Reno on Oct. 17.
UDOT presents plan for added eastbound I-80 lane near Kimball Junction
The $14 million to $17 million project is in design, with construction expected to start next year.
- Outdoors
Escaped Harris's hawk recaptured at Salt Lake Country Club after 100 days
HawkWatch International caught Stax, a 14-year-old education bird, on Oct. 6 after he spent much of the summer at the golf course.
- Money & banking
Utah Women in the Money Conference set for Oct. 22-23
The eighth annual event at the Salt Palace offers in-person sessions for a fee and free virtual attendance.
No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU meet in first top-10 game at LaVell Edwards Stadium
Both teams were left out of the College Football Playoff last season and enter the Provo game unbeaten.
- Business
University of Utah and PNC Bank announce sponsorship with new stadium terrace
The multi-year deal creates the PNC Terrace on the fourth level of Rice-Eccles Stadium's west tower.
Utah linebacker Trey Reynolds earns starting role after staying through offers
Reynolds, a four-year Ute who turned down chances to leave, is now a full-time starter for the undefeated team.
- Sports
Snow League tickets on sale for Park City event in January
General admission starts at $10 for the Jan. 21-23 halfpipe event at Park City Mountain.
- Politics
Maloy and Melling lay out priorities in House District 52 race
Incumbent Rep. Cory Maloy and challenger Nicole Melling answered a joint newspaper questionnaire ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
State board starts $60,000 review of how Utah school libraries choose books
The review follows the addition of seven titles to the statewide removal list and will examine vendors, finances and parent complaint logs.
Driver cited after car turns in front of UHP vehicle in Cedar City
Neither trooper was injured, and the Subaru driver was taken to a hospital as a precaution, police said.
- Growth & housing
Japantown institutions weigh opportunities and questions in downtown district plan
A Salt Lake Buddhist Temple board member said renderings leave open questions about construction, parking and festivals.
- Sports
3A and 2A girls soccer first-round results include Ogden 10-0 and Maeser Prep 8-0
Higher seeds mostly advanced, with Richfield edging Ben Lomond 3-2 and Beaver holding off Rowland Hall 5-4.
- Sports
High school football Week 10: Skyridge, Corner Canyon, Orem and others win
Region games Wednesday included Skyridge's 21-15 win over American Fork and Corner Canyon's 34-7 win over Lehi.
- Sports
Hurricane, Crimson Cliffs and Snow Canyon share Region 9 football title
All three won on the last night of the regular season, and the 4A bracket is due Saturday morning.
- Sports
Utah Valley women's soccer beats California Baptist 1-0
Sadie Beardall scored in the 30th minute and goalkeeper Madeleine Boucher recorded her fourth shutout of the season.
- Sports
Utah Tech men's soccer falls 2-0 to San Jose State
The Trailblazers remain winless in Mountain West Conference play.
- Sports
Bountiful shuts out Olympus 35-0 to win Region 6
Quarterback Hudson Malmrose threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns as the Redhawks finished the region slate unbeaten.
- Sports
Utah Valley men's soccer loses 3-1 at Cal Poly
Luca Wingaa Laursen scored for the Wolverines and Kolby Sessions made six saves.
Cedar City's Cross Hollow Events Center approves bids for new covered arena
The arena manager said a recent addition has kept the facility busy and that a 150-by-225-foot covered outdoor arena is planned.
- Sports
Provo beats Timpanogos 47-15 for fourth straight Region 8 title
The Bulldogs led by 21 at halftime and now await seeding in the 4A state tournament.
Utah-based organizers launch nationwide scavenger hunt with $1 million prize
Participants will register through KryptoChase and use the Skavengerz app, with state winners earning $5,000 and a spot in a national championship.
- Business
Utah publishers and authors describe growth in women's fiction and fan events
Publishers said more than half of Shadow Mountain Publishing's authors are now women, as readers organize Regency-themed events across the state.
Ogden police chief defends 41 license-plate readers as council members ask about placement
Two City Council members questioned where the cameras are located, while a state senator said lawmakers are likely to take up the issue in 2027.
BYU and Notre Dame share football and faith ties ahead of Saturday's game
The Deseret News compared the two private, faith-based schools, which meet in Provo with the Fighting Irish ranked No. 2 and BYU No. 8.
Man wanted on felony warrants arrested after I-15 pursuit into Millard County, police say
Utah Highway Patrol said the driver was clocked at 102 mph and allegedly exceeded 130 mph before abandoning his car in Scipio.
G20 Interfaith Forum opens in Salt Lake City with Oaks, Cox among speakers
The three-day forum is being hosted at the University of Utah Institute of Religion, with an opening ceremony in the Tabernacle.
Expert says LDS Church's Idaho ballot donation unlikely to affect tax status
The Salt Lake Tribune explained the IRS rules on churches and ballot measures after the church gave $1 million to the group opposing an Idaho ballot measure on abortion access.
Utah early voting begins Oct. 20 as registration deadline approaches
County clerks must receive voter registrations by 5 p.m. Oct. 23 for the Nov. 3 general election.
- Business
State promises tax credit for Baxter Aerospace expansion in Washington City
The company has agreed to add 90 jobs and invest $19.55 million in Utah over five years to qualify.
Documentary on Ogden ski cameraman Gary Nate premieres Friday at Snowbasin
The film, made by Nate's son Colby, draws on footage Nate shot of Ogden freestyle skiers during a nearly 40-year career with Warren Miller Entertainment.
Washington County school board President Stirland faces Zaleski in District 5
Both candidates told St. George News that shrinking student populations amid area growth are a coming challenge for the district.
- Outdoors
Grand Canyon North Rim begins fall closures as two scenic roads shut for repairs
Cape Royal and Point Imperial roads are expected to reopen Nov. 3, and the North Rim entrance closes for the season by Nov. 30.
- Business
MTN OPS founder says family hardship shaped company and its meal-packing charity
Trevor Farnes told Utah Business that Operation Conquer Hunger, MTN OPS' charity, recently packed its 12 millionth meal for Utah residents in need.
- Outdoors
Wildlife officials ask Utah drivers to watch for deer as evenings get darker
November is typically the riskiest month for deer-vehicle collisions in Utah, and 3,738 roadkill animals were removed from state roads through Oct. 8.
RSL gives up stoppage-time goal in 1-1 draw with San Jose
Luc de Fougerolles scored his first MLS goal in the 79th minute, but Jack Jasinski equalized in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
- Sports
Skyridge girls tennis takes second at 6A state, ahead of Bingham by four points
The Falcons clinched the silver trophy when their Second Doubles pair won the final match, which was moved indoors after a weather delay.
American Fork firefighters use open house to teach lithium-ion battery safety
The department's annual open house, held at the end of Fire Prevention Week, focused on safely charging hoverboards, e-scooters and e-bikes.
- Sports
Corner Canyon scores 27 early and beats American Fork 41-17
The Chargers led 41-10 at halftime, and American Fork's sophomore quarterback Jake Matsen has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
- Sports
American Fork girls tennis takes fifth at 6A state tournament
The Cavemen reached the semifinals at First Singles and Second Doubles while Lone Peak won the team title.
Four plaintiffs sue American Fork and 13 police officers in federal court
The 52-page complaint alleges First and Fourth Amendment violations during a four-day span in March tied to a YouTuber's dispute with a Lego retailer.
- Politics
WPA Architecture hired to design American Fork's $40 million public works complex
A five-member committee interviewed the two top-scoring of four firms and unanimously recommended WPA, whose fee was lower. The council approved the award 3-0. A construction manager is still to be chosen.
- Sports
Unbeaten in Big Sky play, Utah Tech volleyball takes 10-match streak to Montana
The Trailblazers, 6-0 in their first Big Sky season, can set a program NCAA-era record for consecutive wins this week at Montana State and Montana.
New 'Feed Utah Kids' license plate raises money for school lunch debt
Each plate sends $30 a year toward student meal debt, which a nonprofit puts at nearly $4 million statewide.
Downtown district plan adds 6,000-seat concert hall and rebuilt Delta Center entrance
Smith Entertainment Group and city and county leaders say the redesigned blocks around the Delta Center and Salt Palace should be finished before the 2034 Winter Games.
Judge halts plan to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City
A federal court in California paused USDA relocations and office closures, saying the agency must make its case to Congress first.
Moab-area pickleball courts and accessible playground open Oct. 23
The eight courts at the Old Spanish Trail Arena south of Moab follow years of efforts to build dedicated pickleball courts in the area.
- Sports
Springville girls, Viewmont boys lead 5A cross country qualifiers in Orem
Maple Mountain's Rohatinsky siblings and two other runners posted the top individual times at Wednesday's divisional meets, which set the field for the Oct. 27 state meet at Sugar House Park.