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Proof that these aren’t your grandfather’s BYU Cougars, or even your father’s, or even the plucky bunch from the last two seasons — in terms of national perception — came about 15 hours after No. 8 BYU toppled No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday night.
Like the traffic in Cedar City, the conversation over a planned Utah Department of Transportation project continues among business owners, customers and city council. Cedar City and UDOT are trying to meet in the middle when it comes to plans for a new median.
President Oaks called for peacemaking efforts during the G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City. The event included messages regarding moral guidance and faith-based solutions to global challenges.
A few showers will continue to move through parts of southern and central Utah Monday. Some thunderstorms could develop in southeastern Utah by Monday afternoon. A few sprinkles could move through northern Utah from Monday evening into Tuesday morning.
Accounting Specialist Ricardo Ledesma has received the Provo Way Award for his efforts to improve business processes within the Provo City School District. According to an October 19 report, Ledesma was nominated by colleague Laura Zweifel for his work in making district systems more efficient and user-friendly.
Genina Walton, the Child Nutrition Coordinator for the Weber School District, supports local students through meal program administration and school community engagement.
Meeting Utah’s Wildfire Challenge- Utah faced its most severe wildfire season in nearly two decades in 2026, with 1,227 fires burning 560,823 acres across the state. Despite the difficult conditions, firefighters contained the vast majority of fires while they were still small, protecting communities, homes and critical infrastructure.