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Gordon Monson: Utah QBs Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin are creating their own new cliché in college football
— A column examines how University of Utah quarterbacks Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin share the position in an unconventional rotation that is shaping the team's offense.More: KSL All 2 reports


Letter: Tim Curry’s enduring legacy of daring expression will continue to shine for years to come
— A letter writer from Salt Lake City reflects on Tim Curry's role in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and its lasting impact on Utah's local shadowcast community.
Two Utah college athletes are suing the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility, claiming ‘breach of contract’
— Two Utah Tech athletes, Casidy Fried and Kennedi Knudsen, are suing the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility, alleging breach of contract related to their 2022 recruiting class status.
As Trump bashes AI guardrails, Utah governor calls for whistleblower protection, mandatory safety reports
— Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined a bipartisan group of governors calling for federal whistleblower protections and mandatory safety reporting for AI companies, contrasting with President Trump's dismissal of AI safety…More: ABC 4 , KJZZ , KSL , KSL , KSL's Inside Sources , KSL's Inside Sources , KSL's Inside Sources , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , Salt Lake Tribune All 11 reports
These Utah neighbors say they were ‘totally in the dark’ about a $10B data center campus. Now they’re fighting back.
— Juab County residents near a proposed $10 billion data center campus say they were not properly notified before a key permit was approved, and are now appealing the decision, arguing the county failed to provide…The Constitution ‘compels’ compromise, LDS leader Dallin Oaks says in speech at Washington National Cathedral
— LDS Church President Dallin H. Oaks is scheduled to deliver a major speech on the U.S. Constitution at the Washington National Cathedral, ahead of the nation's Constitution Day celebration.More: KSL News (YouTube) , KSL News (YouTube) , KSL's Inside Sources All 4 reports

Charlie Kirk’s family says UVU put him in an exposed ‘fishbowl’ before he was shot. Now they want to sue.
— Charlie Kirk's family has filed a legal notice alleging Utah Valley University ignored security concerns and failed to plan adequately for the rally where Kirk was shot and killed, signaling intent to sue.More: ABC 4 , Fox 13 (YouTube) , Fox 13 (YouTube) , KJZZ , KJZZ , KSL , KSL News (YouTube) , KSL's Inside Sources , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , KUTV 2News (YouTube) All 15 reports

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Driver dead after crashing into American Preparatory Academy in West Valley
— A speeding driver died after crashing into the American Preparatory Academy building in West Valley City late Monday, causing the vehicle to catch fire.More: ABC 4 , ABC4 (YouTube) , Fox 13 , KJZZ , KSL , KUTV 2News All 7 reports

Utah’s newly named Teacher of the Year dies at 39, days after receiving the recognition
— Talia Casares, a sixth grade teacher at Moroni Elementary named 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year, died Sept. 14, just days after receiving the recognition, according to the North Sanpete School District.More: ABC 4 , ABC4 (YouTube) , Fox 13 , Fox 13 (YouTube) , Fox 13 (YouTube) , KJZZ , KSL , KSL News (YouTube) , KUTV 2News All 10 reports

Bagley Cartoon: Guardians of the Beehive
— A Bagley editorial cartoon titled 'Guardians of the Beehive' is featured, accompanied by promotional content about The Salt Lake Tribune's nonprofit journalism and cartoonist Pat Bagley's decades-long career.
A fight over one word could help decide whether Box Elder voters get a say on Stratos data center complex
— A referendum effort against the Stratos data center complex in Box Elder County is pending before a judge, hinging on legal questions about whether county approval was 'irrevocable' and whether commissioners' actions…
Does the Utah-USU football rivalry still matter? Here’s why both sides say yes.
— Ahead of Utah State's visit to Rice-Eccles Stadium, the article examines whether the Utah-USU football rivalry still matters, with Utah State's athletic director advocating for preserving in-state college football…
Utah Supreme Court nominees say they won’t be the Legislature’s lapdog nor be bound by past rulings
— Utah Supreme Court nominees Judge Matthew Bell and Michael Menssen told senators at a confirmation hearing they would uphold the Constitution independently, without deference to the Legislature or strict adherence to…More: KSL , KSL's Inside Sources , Utah Policy All 4 reports

Moab’s new tourism brand aims to turn quick trips into longer stays
— The Moab Office of Tourism launched a new $749,450 branding campaign, "Should've Stayed Longer," aiming to encourage longer visits, off-season travel and exploration beyond Arches National Park.Letter: Now’s our chance to give the people, not the war chests, the final say in elections
— A Draper resident's letter urges Utah's congressional delegation to support HJR 191, the For Our Freedom Amendment, which would let Congress and states set limits on campaign spending, citing Utah's 2025 resolution…
‘We’re out of water’: Utah communities live with steep water cuts amid brutal Colorado River drought
— Utah communities are experiencing severe water cuts amid ongoing Colorado River drought, as Upper Basin states discuss water shortages and future drought plans at a meeting of the Upper Colorado River Commission.More: Fox 13 , Park Record All 3 reports

Supreme Court blocks Trump administration plan to screen mail-in ballots
— The Supreme Court blocked a Trump administration plan that would have changed mail-in ballot screening ahead of the November election; Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson publicly reacted to the ruling.More: KJZZ , KJZZ , KSL's Inside Sources , KSL's Inside Sources , KSL's Inside Sources , KUTV 2News All 7 reports

Gordon Monson: Don’t act like you don’t care. Utah has a new football rival dressed out in a darker shade of blue.
— Columnist Gordon Monson argues Utah football fans should pay close attention to Michigan, now coached by former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, even though the two teams don't play this season.
Utah’s Salsa Queen is closing her business, but she says she’s not going away
— Utah salsa brand Salsa Queen is shutting down after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February, owner SalsaQueen Zapata announced on Facebook, though she hinted at future projects.
A Utah student joked on a cake about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Rudy Giuliani and others publicized her identity and now the U. is investigating.
— A University of Utah student made a cake joking about the anniversary of Charlie Kirk's killing; Rudy Giuliani and others publicized her identity online, prompting the university to investigate and sparking conflict…More: ABC 4 , ABC4 (YouTube) , KJZZ , KJZZ , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) All 8 reports
