Utah news for October 21, 2026: Utah sues prediction market Kalshi, saying it violates the state's gambling ban; Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson...
Utah sues prediction market Kalshi, saying it violates the state's gambling ban
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Deseret News · 18h ago
Utah sues popular prediction market platformUtah News · 20h ago
Utah sues Kalshi, saying it’s ‘the manager of a back-alley gambling den’Utah News Dispatch · 18h ago
Utah sues Kalshi for ‘brazen pattern’ of violating state’s gambling banPolitics & Government · 20h ago
Utah sues prediction market site Kalshi over ‘illegal wagers’Gephardt Daily · 17h ago
Utah Attorney General announces lawsuit against Kalshi gambling platformUtah Attorney General Derek Brown sued prediction market Kalshi on Tuesday, saying it is subject to the state's gambling ban, the Deseret News reports. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the state wants a judge to stop Kalshi from taking Utah wagers and approve a geolocator tool to enforce it. Utah is one of two states that prohibit all gambling.
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposes 2027 budget with criminal justice changes
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Gephardt Daily · 18h ago
Salt Lake County Mayor presents proposed 2027 budget, criminal justice reformsSalt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson presented her proposed 2027 budget to the Salt Lake County Council, Gephardt Daily reports. The proposal would send eligible people to supervised treatment instead of jail, consolidate and modernize jail facilities, and expand mental health treatment in the jail. The changes would take effect only if the County Council approves them.
Trump awards Utahn Nick Shirley $10,000 under new fraud whistleblower program
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Deseret News · 14h ago
Trump awards Utahn Nick Shirley $10,000 check under new anti-fraud reward programPresident Trump on Tuesday gave Utahn Nick Shirley a $10,000 check for helping uncover fraud in Minnesota child care centers, the Deseret News reports. The new Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, announced at a White House event, lets whistleblowers receive 1% of funds recouped in some cases. The White House said awards follow successful fraud convictions or other federal enforcement.
Wasatch County Council to vote Wednesday on resolution calling for Sheriff Rigby's resignation
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TownLift, Park City News · 15h ago
Wasatch County Council to vote on resolution calling for Sheriff Jared Rigby’s resignationPark Record · 1d ago
Wasatch County Council will call for Sheriff Jared Rigby’s resignationLocal News · 1d ago
Wasatch County Council set to call for Rigby’s resignationThe Wasatch County Council is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution asking Sheriff Jared Rigby to resign after his indictment on a felony obstruction of justice charge, TownLift reports. The Park Record reports the council cannot force Rigby out because he holds elected office. The resolution acknowledges he is presumed innocent but cites public trust in the sheriff's office.
Letter with white powder addressed to Utah Lt. Gov. Henderson intercepted, given to FBI
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Utah News Dispatch · 1d ago
Letter with white powder addressed to Utah Lt. Gov. Henderson intercepted, given to FBIGephardt Daily · 1d ago
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson shares picture of suspicious envelope mailed to her officeLocal News · 1d ago
Former FBI agent, Utah State professor weigh in on suspicious letter to lieutenant governor's officeLocal News · 1d ago
Utah postal inspector intercepts suspicious election mail amid string of nationwide casesLocal News · 17h ago
Letter with white powder addressed to Utah Lt. Gov. Henderson interceptedUtah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson is among several election officials sent suspicious white powder and threatening letters ahead of the midterms, Utah News Dispatch reports. Gephardt Daily reports Henderson shared a picture of the envelope, which a postal inspector intercepted and gave to the FBI. Similar letters were reported in Arizona, Ohio, Oklahoma and Louisiana last week.
Sen. Curtis says all ideas are on the table to save the Great Salt Lake
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Deseret News · 1d ago
Sen. Curtis says all ideas are on the table to save the Great Salt Lake - including Trump’s budgetUtah News Dispatch · 1d ago
Will $1 billion for the Great Salt Lake materialize? Sen. Curtis says he’s working on itSen. John Curtis said Monday that all ideas should be on the table to save the Great Salt Lake, including President Trump's budget, the Deseret News reports. Utah News Dispatch reports Curtis is working to make a proposed $1 billion for the lake materialize. He said the problem does not come down to one issue.
Kevin O'Leary sued for defamation as his data center again seeks Utah water rights
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Utah News · 1d ago
Kevin O’Leary faces new lawsuit over claims that Utahns fighting his Stratos project were ‘proxies for the Chinese government’Politics · 18h ago
Kevin O'Leary's data center project re-files water rights applicationUtah News · 1d ago
Kevin O’Leary again claims his data center project will send more water to the Great Salt Lake. Dozens of Utahns are not convinced.The former head of a Utah progressive group is suing Kevin O'Leary for defamation over claims that opponents of his data center worked for the Chinese government, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. FOX 13 reports the project refiled on Oct. 15 for 1,712 acre-feet of water a year. Public opposition forced the withdrawal of an earlier application this year.
Provo approves Provo Towne Centre redevelopment, displacing neighboring mobile home park
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Politics & Government · 9h ago
Provo approves major mall makeover, displacing the mobile home park next doorThe Provo City Council approved a developer's plan to redevelop the long-struggling Provo Towne Centre, KUER reports. The mall will become an open-concept, mixed-use space with new housing, and the plan passed with one dissenting vote. The redevelopment will displace the mobile home park next door, according to the report.
Emigration Canyon pipeline opponents present 1,281-signature petition and press leaders for a clear stand
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Utah News · 2d ago
A proposed fuel pipeline through Emigration Canyon and Salt Lake City is drawing increased oppositionLocal News · 7h ago
Pipeline opponents press Salt Lake, Emigration Canyon leaders for a clear standLocal News · 7h ago
Emigration Canyon opponents demand ‘no’ as Salt Lake City cites risksThe Salt Lake Tribune · 1d ago
Voices: Utah needs a more reliable and efficient fuel supply network. Our proposed pipeline will help.Opposition is growing to HF Sinclair's proposed Westline Connect fuel pipeline through Emigration Canyon and parts of Salt Lake City, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. FOX 13 reports Save Our Canyons presented a petition with 1,281 signatures at Tuesday's Emigration Canyon Council meeting. Opponents want local leaders to take a stronger stand before the company selects a final route.
Salt Lake County voters to decide on $128 million parks and recreation bond
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Local News · 4d ago
$128 million question on Salt Lake County Midterm Election ballotsSalt Lake County voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to approve a $128 million parks and recreation bond, FOX 13 reports. The money would go toward new construction and other county parks projects, according to the report. The bond is one of the questions on the county's midterm election ballot.
Utah adds 25,200 jobs over the past year, as unemployment holds steady at 3.5%
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"Utah" - Google News · 4d ago
Utah adds 25,200 jobs over the past year, as unemployment holds steady at 3.5% - KSL News"Utah" - Google News · 4d ago
Utah sees employment boost in September - ABC4 UtahUtah Business · 13h ago
Utah’s employment: September 2026Utah added 25,200 jobs over the past year, KSL News reports. ABC4 Utah also reported an employment boost in the state in September. Utah's unemployment rate held steady at 3.5%, according to KSL News.
Savory Fund closes $201.5 million Fund III
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Savory Fund, the Salt Lake City private equity firm behind restaurant brands Swig and Mo' Bettahs, closed its Fund III at $201.5 million, Utah Business reports. The total surpassed the fund's $200 million target, according to the report. The firm says it is looking for America's next great restaurant brands.
Industrial Supply Company buys adjacent block to expand Salt Lake City headquarters
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Utah Business · 23h ago
Industrial Supply Company expands Salt Lake City headquarters to support record growthIndustrial Supply Company bought the property directly east of its Salt Lake City headquarters at 229 West Harris Avenue, Utah Business reports. The purchase brings the entire block under company ownership, according to the report. The company says the expanded 300 West campus will support record growth.
Southern Utah lands 90 high-paying aerospace and manufacturing jobs
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Utah News · 6d ago
90 new high-paying aerospace and manufacturing jobs are coming to southern Utah"Utah" - Google News · 5d ago
90 new high-paying aerospace and manufacturing jobs are coming to southern Utah - The Salt Lake TribuneThe state's economic development office has promised tax credits to a Utah aerospace and manufacturing company expanding in southern Utah, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. The credits depend on the company adding 90 new high-paying jobs. It must also meet other performance targets to receive them.
Salt Lake City nonprofit Advantage Services furloughs 110 employees
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Advantage Services, a Salt Lake City nonprofit founded in 1992, has furloughed 110 employees, FOX 13 reports. The nonprofit is struggling with a $1 million cut to its largest city contract and sharply rising insurance costs, according to the report. It provides jobs for people facing barriers to employment.
BYU turbocharged its application for medical school accreditation. It's paying off
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Deseret News · 5d ago
BYU turbocharged its application for medical school accreditation. It’s paying offBYU turbocharged its application for medical school accreditation, a Deseret News ChurchBeat newsletter excerpt reports. The newsletter says Shane Reese and Mark Ott have carried the work since 2024. It says the accelerated effort is now paying off for the university.
Utah higher ed chief: public universities can't be sanctuary campuses
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Utah's top higher education leader said it is "impermissible" for any public college or university in the state to declare itself a sanctuary campus, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. The statement concerns campuses' treatment of immigrant students, according to the report. It applies to every public college and university in Utah.
Utah's class of 2026 nudges ACT scores up
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Deseret News · 5d ago
Are rising ACT scores signaling COVID ‘recovery’ in Utah schools?"Utah" - Google News · 5d ago
Are rising ACT scores signaling COVID ‘recovery’ in Utah schools? - Deseret NewsUtah's graduating class of 2026 slightly improved its overall ACT performance, the Deseret News reports. The report asks whether rising ACT scores signal a COVID "recovery" in Utah schools. The small gain is raising questions about how far schools have come back from the pandemic.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits Utah's most diverse public school
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Utah's most diverse public school, the Deseret News reports. About 1,200 charter students sang the national anthem and recited "My American Duty," a homage to patriotism, rule of law, democracy, equality and liberty. The Deseret News reports McMahon sees the school as an example that can teach America the meaning of patriotism.
BYU jumps to No. 2 in AP Top 25 after upsetting Notre Dame
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Deseret News · 2d ago
BYU jumps to No. 2 in latest AP top 25 poll following Notre Dame win; Utah cracks top 10Local News · 3d ago
Bachmeier leads winning drive, No. 8 BYU outlasts No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24Sports · 2d ago
Where did BYU and Utah land in the latest AP Top 25?Deseret News · 1d ago
‘Keep the rat poison away from the boys’: No. 2 BYU not dwelling on rankings, big upset of Notre DameLocal News · 1d ago
No. 8 BYU outlasts No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 but Big 12 admits mistakeSports · 2d ago
Bears and Lyons: Inside BYU football’s game-winning drive against Notre DameDeseret News · 2d ago
Watch how BYU and its fans celebrated a program-defining victory - beating No. 2 Notre DameLocal News · 2d ago
BYU moves up to No. 2 in AP Top 25 poll after win over Notre DameDeseret News · 3d ago
What Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said after losing to BYUDeseret News · 3d ago
Analysis: ‘Disrespected’ 8th-ranked BYU shamrocks No. 2 Notre Dame, makes case to be ranked No. 1Deseret News · 3d ago
BYU uses magical karma in upset of Notre DameSports · 3d ago
Gordon Monson: BYU, the student, teaches Notre Dame, the master, and the whole school, a lessonSports · 3d ago
3 takeaways from BYU football’s historic win over No. 2 Notre DameTownLift, Park City News · 21h ago
AP Player of the Week: BYU’s Bear Bachmeier scored as runner, passer, receiver against Notre DameSports · 1d ago
Gordon Monson: BYU football has more national respect right now than it’s ever had beforeDeseret News · 2d ago
Controversial ending aside, BYU’s win over Notre Dame was a transformational moment for the football programDeseret News · 2d ago
Watch: 3 big plays that set stage for BYU’s upset victory over Notre DameDeseret News · 3d ago
Big 12 statement: Replay crew erred, should have put 1 second back on clock in BYU’s 28-24 win over Notre DameDeseret News · 3d ago
3 takeaways from No. 8 BYU’s historic upset of No. 2 Notre DameDeseret News · 3d ago
How social media reacted to BYU’s dramatic win over No. 2 Notre DameDeseret News · 3d ago
Highlights, key plays and photos from No. 8 BYU’s stunning win over No. 2 Notre DameBYU climbed six spots to No. 2 in Sunday's AP Top 25 after beating No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24, its highest ranking since 1984, the Deseret News reports. FOX 13 reports Bear Bachmeier threw a go-ahead touchdown pass with 1:47 left as BYU moved to 6-0. Utah moved to No. 10, giving the Big 12 three top 10 teams.
No. 11 Utah holds off Colorado 27-24 to stay unbeaten
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Deseret News · 3d ago
3 takeaways from Utah’s tough win over ColoradoSports · 3d ago
Utah football survives Hail Mary in win over Colorado: 3 takeaways from the Utes’ latest victory"Utah" - Google News · 3d ago
Dampier throws 3 TD passes as No. 11 Utah withstands Colorado rally for 27-24 win, improves to 6-0 - NewsdayDeseret News · 3d ago
Analysis: No. 11 Utes’ win over Colorado that was closer than it needed to be"Utah" - Google News · 2d ago
Dampier throws 3 TD passes as No. 11 Utah withstands Colorado rally for 27-24 win, improves to 6-0 - LancasterOnlineLocal News · 2d ago
Dampier throws 3 TD passes as No. 11 Utah withstands Colorado rally for 27-24 win, improves to 6-0"Utah" - Google News · 3d ago
Utah holds off Colorado rally to stay unbeaten at 6-0 - CBS Sports"Utah" - Google News · 3d ago
Utah football survives Hail Mary in win over Colorado: 3 takeaways from the Utes’ latest victory - The Salt Lake Tribune"Utah" - Google News · 3d ago
3 takeaways from Utah’s tough win over Deion Sanders and Colorado - Deseret News"Utah" - Google News · 3d ago
No. 11 Utah survives Colorado comeback to stay unbeaten - ABC4 UtahDeseret News · 3d ago
Highlights and key plays from No. 11 Utah’s win at ColoradoNo. 11 Utah beat Colorado 27-24 in Boulder on Saturday to improve to 6-0, the Deseret News reports. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the Utes survived a late Colorado rally and a Hail Mary attempt. Dampier threw three touchdown passes after Colorado led 17-13 in the third quarter.
'College GameDay' comes to Salt Lake City for Utah-Houston
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Deseret News · 2d ago
‘College GameDay’ stays in Utah for Utah-Houston game next weekSports · 2d ago
ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ is sticking around Utah. This time, coming to Salt Lake City.Deseret News · 1d ago
Utah-Houston is college football’s most expensive ticket this week as ‘College GameDay’ stays in UtahESPN's "College GameDay" will broadcast live from the University of Utah ahead of the Utes' game against Houston, the Deseret News reports. The show was in Provo one week earlier for BYU-Notre Dame, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. It will be the seventh time the show has aired from Utah's campus.
Penguins plane returns to Salt Lake City after forward Ben Kindel's medical emergency
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Local News · 13h ago
Pittsburgh Penguins player hospitalized in Salt Lake City after in-air medical emergencyDeseret News · 15h ago
NHL plane returns to Salt Lake City after mid-flight medical episodeThe Pittsburgh Penguins' team plane returned to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after takeoff Tuesday when forward Ben Kindel had a medical emergency, FOX 13 reports. The Deseret News reports team medical staff attended to him and an ambulance took him to University of Utah Hospital. The team says the 19-year-old is conscious, alert and in stable condition.
Utah AD Mark Harlan asks ESPN and the Big 12 to spread out late-night kickoffs
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Utah athletic director Mark Harlan wants ESPN and the Big 12 to "spread out" late-night kickoffs, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Harlan says the late starts are tough on fans and can affect players' recovery, according to the report. Utah faces another late start against Houston.