What is MindTheDesk or Mind The Desk?

MindTheDesk (also called Mind The Desk or mindthedesk) is a western United States local news network with city desks, state hubs, events, classifieds, directory, and weather.

Where can I find local news near me on MindTheDesk?

Start at https://mindthedesk.com/ or open your state hub (for example greater_utah.php) or city desk (city.php?name=your_city) for news near you.

Does MindTheDesk have local events, classifieds, and a business directory?

Yes. Use events.php for local events, classifieds.php for local classifieds, and directory.php for the local business directory. Weather is on weather.php.

MindTheDesk | Local News Near Me — Utah, Idaho, Wyoming & the West

Q: Which states does MindTheDesk cover?

Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and California.

General Utah

Utah’s 2nd District candidates both want data center transparency after Stratos — but differ on MIDA

October 13, 2026

World

100 Years of Hartz and a mission that goes beyond petcare

As pet parents become more selective about what they choose for their furry companions, they’re seeking out products and brands that they can trust. Hartz®, a …

October 13, 2026

General Idaho

Trump admin silent as Russia hits American businesses with ‘drones and missiles’ in Ukraine

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trump and his administration have ratcheted up pressure on Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries, ci…

October 13, 2026

"Adventure is where you chose to go."

News

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage

The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabiliti…

Top stories

Utah’s 2nd District candidates both want data center transparency after Stratos — but differ on MIDA

100 Years of Hartz and a mission that goes beyond petcare

Trump admin silent as Russia hits American businesses with ‘drones and missiles’ in Ukraine

News

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage

“The Assassin(s)” Movie Fuels South Korea’s Culture Wars

Other Courts Should Heed a Federal Judge's Warning About Flock-Enabled Mass Surveillance

From Allies to Enemies: Ethiopia and Eritrea Edge Toward War

Business

'Godzilla El Niño' is wreaking havoc with Philippine central bank's inflation forecasts

Judge indefinitely blocks Trump White House ban of three media outlets

Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of gas from Alaska LNG project, Trump says

South Korean carmaker Hyundai plans 'strategic' investment of $15.5 billion in India by 2032

Tech

Justice Department says North Koreans have infiltrated dozens of U.S. companies

An OpenAI Employee Allegedly Used a Chatbot to Help Plant a Recording Device at the Office

Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient

Cerebras CEO says we’re nearing a future where everyone has a personal AI assistant at home

Sports

USWNT's never-say-die DNA on full display in rally for draw with Spain

Peralta shuts down Guardians as Rays even ALCS in Game 2

DeBrincat, Red Wings finalizing 7-year, $91M extension, sources say

USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain maps the work that's ahead of the 2027 World Cup for hungry USA soccer

State

Utah

High school girls soccer: Tuesday’s 6A/5A/4A first round recap

Provo father accused of abusing daughter with jump rope for not completing exercise

Rock fall forces closure of Bright Angel Trail at Grand Canyon National Park

Man faces 25 felony charges after attempting to meet 16-year-old girl for sex

Idaho

A trial over one of the biggest acts of sabotage in decades is getting underway. Here’s a refresher

Tuesday high school volleyball scores for October 13

Conflict in Iran looms large as Risch faces Achilles in race for U.S. Senate

Tuesday high school soccer district tournament scores for October 13

Wyoming

Wyoming Motorcyclist Killed in Loveland Crash; Truck Driver Charged - North Forty News

'We took it to heart': Laramie volleyball avenges loss against Cheyenne Central - WyomingNews.com

East overcomes slow start to beat Bison - WyomingNews.com

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Burns sweeps Rawlins - WyomingNews.com

Español

Cómo los conflictos globales se han convertido en un dolor de cabeza para Trump a pocas semanas de las elecciones de medio término en EE.UU.

Trump destituye a Kimberly Guilfoyle como embajadora de EE.UU. en Grecia tras acusaciones de corrupción

Entertainment

Judge Extends Block on Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Ben Affleck Calls Filming ‘Justice League’ a “Low Point” in His Career: “About as Gross as It Gets”

Martha Plimpton Slams Shane Gillis’ ‘Really F—g Stupid’ ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘He Deserves a Spanking From His Mom’

Two Internet Sensations Collide: Lola Blankets Gets a LoveShackFancy Makeover

Elections

7 Takeaways From the Second Georgia Senate Debate

5 Takeaways From a Heated and Personal Maine Senate Debate

Community