Utah Agriculture Relief: The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is offering “unprecedented” help to farmers hit by drought and wildfires, cutting qualified loan interest to 0% for one year starting in November 2026 and allowing up to 12 months to defer payments. Local Government Finance: Davis County commissioners approved a 0.2% sales tax hike that’s expected to raise about $15.98 million a year for transportation and public safety, with a major share going to the county. Elections Oversight: A legislative audit says Utah’s chief election office is improving, but some county clerks in Utah, Wasatch and San Juan didn’t fully implement required changes—while finding no significant fraud. Campus Security Lawsuit: Charlie Kirk’s family filed a notice of claim alleging UVU and the state failed to prevent his 2025 assassination, including claims that a rooftop risk tip was ignored. Immigration Enforcement: ICE carried out a targeted operation in the Snyderville area, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, with agents leaving by about 9:30 a.m. Great Salt Lake Leadership: Hannah Freeze is moving toward confirmation as interim Great Salt Lake commissioner, with supporters framing her as ready to lead the agency’s next push. Arts & Community: The Salt Lake Film Society set a long-awaited reopening target for the historic Tower Theatre, aiming for a 2028 return. Sports: BYU heads to Colorado State for a key matchup, while Weber State volleyball topped Utah State in five sets.