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

Party at the Polls brings Utah voters together

Salt Lake City held a "Party at the Polls" on Friday, part of a nationwide initiative using community gatherings, entertainment and food to make voting more ac…

October 30, 2026

World

France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies erupt across Europe

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a “very high risk” of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween.

October 31, 2026

General Idaho

Jueza pregunta si la prisa de Trump para construir el arco triunfal en Washington es para “deslumbrar a la ciudad”

Por Austin Culpepper, CNN Una jueza federal se mostró escéptica este viernes ante la urgencia del Gobierno de Trump por acelerar el proyecto de un controvertid…

October 31, 2026

"Retirement Health Care"

News

1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at California Halloween store, police say

One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store inside …

Oct 31

Hakimi’s hat-trick guides PSG to stunning 5-1 win at Le Havre in Ligue 1

European champions PSG registered their sixth league victory and sit two points clear at top of the…

Oct 31

"What you put in is not always what you get out."

US, South Korea, Japan call for ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North Korea

The joint statement comes as US President Donald Trump seeks a new meeting with North Korean leader…

Oct 31

Swing Voters Are Still Shopping, and It's Time for the GOP to Seal the Deal

Americans For Prosperity's Katelyn Bledsoe recently joined Hugh Hewitt to discuss the organization'…

Oct 31

"Retirement Health Care"

Business

Trump called out Big Oil profits. Here’s how much their refining earnings have surged since

Trump criticized Big Oil for making “too much money,” but oil majors have since reported surging re…

Oct 31

AI is coming to construction sites. But does it make workers safer?

AI is flagging hazards on construction sites, but researchers say evidence that the technology prev…

Oct 31

"Network Cable Repairs from $29"

Jim Cramer says it's time to look beyond tech. Here are 4 consumer stocks he likes

Cramer said investors looking to diversify beyond the struggling AI trade should consider consumer …

Top stories

Party at the Polls brings Utah voters together

France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies erupt across Europe

Jueza pregunta si la prisa de Trump para construir el arco triunfal en Washington es para “deslumbrar a la ciudad”

News

1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at California Halloween store, police say

Hakimi’s hat-trick guides PSG to stunning 5-1 win at Le Havre in Ligue 1

US, South Korea, Japan call for ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North Korea

Swing Voters Are Still Shopping, and It's Time for the GOP to Seal the Deal

Business

Trump called out Big Oil profits. Here’s how much their refining earnings have surged since

AI is coming to construction sites. But does it make workers safer?

Jim Cramer says it's time to look beyond tech. Here are 4 consumer stocks he likes

Meta outlook revised downward by S&P on cash flow and capex concerns

Tech

Pile-ins, payouts, and pacing pressure: the investors behind the VCs open up

Nvidia weighs playing the cosigner for Nscale’s AI data center in West Virginia

Once again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death

Salesforce’s M&A spree continues with a reported $375M deal for defense tech startup Rune

Sports

Curry's ankle-breaker on Luka highlights Warriors' stunning 25-point comeback

Records reveal 3 other women accused Packers' Jacobs of abuse after arrest

Brooks kicks Murray, ejected from Suns' loss after flagrant foul 2

LeBron too much for Knicks late in what Nurse calls 'his best game' as 76er

State

Utah

High school football: Friday’s 3A/2A/1A quarterfinal recaps

High school football: Friday’s 6A/5A/4A first round recaps

High school football: Pleasant Grove unfazed by bad weather in convincing 5A first round win at Spanish Fork

High school football: Viliamu Ripley scores 6 TDs as Highland shatters scoring record in playoff victory

Idaho

Putin quiere a África de su lado. Los líderes africanos juegan su propia partida

South Fremont moves on to 4A State quarterfinals with victory over Preston

How to save for the holiday season

The benefits of inpatient rehabilitation facilities for post-acute care

Wyoming

790475-1 - WyomingNews.com

Central goes 1-1 on first day of Class 4A East Regional tourney - WyomingNews.com

D2 SOCCER: Bianchi lifts Scranton Prep past Wyoming Area - Scranton Times-Tribune

Cowgirls survive with overtime win over South Dakota Mines in overtime - WyomingNews.com

Español

Investigación BBC: los saboteadores rusos que atentan desde dentro del país para ayudar a Ucrania frente a Putin

Despliegan a la policía en Polonia ante un enfrentamiento entre el primer ministro y la oposición por el control del Tribunal Constitucional

Entertainment

Stars In Sexy Halloween Costumes 2026 — Can You Guess Who?!

Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge

Japan’s New 2027 Anime Award Should Put Creators in the Spotlight, Industry Leaders Say at Tokyo Market

Ozu Shapes Mishima Yukiko’s Tokyo Competition Title ‘Two Cigarettes, Three Nights’

Elections

Judge Blocks Expediting Migrant Children’s Asylum Cases, For Now

Justice Dept. Confirms Alaska Inquiry Even as Its Focus Remains Unclear

Community