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BYU's time at No. 2 in the national rankings has come to an abrupt end. Following Saturday's double-overtime loss at UCF, the Cougars have dropped six spots to No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Utah, now the lone unbeaten team in the Big 12 after defeating Houston, has leapfrogged BYU by jumping four spots to No. 6.
The Fruit Heights Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. The meeting will take place in person at City Hall and will also be available via a live video stream.
A report from the United Way of Utah County states that Halloween serves as an annual opportunity for children and community members to build safety, connection, and confidence. The organization suggests that participating in the holiday can help children feel empowered to approach their neighbors.
A man was fatally shot by West Valley City Police on Sunday morning at the Towneplace Suites after allegedly threatening hotel staff with a large metal rod.
A flood warning remains in effect for the San Juan River through 6 a.m. Tuesday, with officials warning of catastrophic flooding due to excessive rainfall. The San Juan River is expected to crest at 29.5 feet early Monday morning near Bluff and Aneth.
Southern Utah experienced severe flooding over the past week, and for eastern communities the flood danger is not over yet. More than a hundred homes were damaged across multiple communities as heavy rains pushed water down washes and over riverbanks.
A man was shot and killed during an incident with police near a hotel in West Valley City. Officers with the West Valley City Police Department were called to the Townplace Suites near 5400 West High Market Drive Sunday morning. Police said hotel employees had gone to an outbuilding on the property when they found a "threatening" man armed with a metal stick.