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PROVO, Utah—Monday, BYU men's basketball junior guard Robert Wright III was named to the Naismith Staring 5-Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List. Wright, a native of Wilmington, Del., averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists per game last season for the Cougars.
As of 6:14 PM MT Oct 26, KSL reported: A massive rockfall near Bridal Veil Falls closed part of the Provo Canyon Trail. Boulders the size of cars narrowly missed visitors Nov. 1, damaging the trail. Officials expect the trail to reopen in late spring or early summer next year.
In an episode of Coordinators' Corner published October 26, 2026, Kelly Poppinga and Aaron Roderick analyze BYU's double overtime loss to UCF and discuss the upcoming game against Arizona State.
Utah State women's tennis sophomore Terezia Mlkva has been named the America First Credit Union USU Student-Athlete of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 25. The award, which is determined by a state-wide media panel, marks the first time in Mlkva's career she has received this recognition.
Warnings and barricades are not stopping hikers from entering a closed trail at Bridal Veil Falls after a major rockslide. Local officials in Provo said the rockslide sent car-sized boulders tumbling onto the popular Bridal Veil Falls trail on Friday, forcing its closure and raising ongoing safety concerns.
Community Action Services and Food Bank has cut 15 positions, reduced hours at its Provo pantry and plans to close its Heber pantry in November as it tries to stay open next year. The nonprofit said it needs to raise $1.5 million by the end of 2026.
The Utah Valley Chamber has launched the Utah Valley Regional Alliance (UVRA), a leadership coalition designed to align business, government, and civic leaders to address long-term regional needs like infrastructure, housing, and workforce development. The alliance is guided by a Board of Governors featuring prominent figures from major institutions, including Utah Tech University and Brigham Young University.
The future land use map will inform policymaker decisions on issues like housing and open space. Eastern Summit County has never had a future land use map like the Snyderville Basin. It also hasn’t updated its general plan since it was first created in 2013.
As of 6:19 PM MT Oct 26, KUTV reported: A crash blocked traffic in both directions on State Street near 5900 South in Murray, according to UDOT Traffic. All southbound lanes of U.S. 89 were blocked, and the exit ramp was closed. Northbound U.S. 89 was also closed. UDOT’s camera showed a motorcycle broken in two.
The Kearns Improvement District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2026, to discuss the tentatively adopted 2027 budget. The hearing will allow interested persons to provide input on revenue estimates and expenditures.
Heber City elected officials will face new limits on publishing personal opinion pieces in the city newsletter. The council narrowly approved the change this October. Under the amended communications policy, Heber City elected officials can submit ideas and comments for city publications, but can’t publish their own articles unless the city council approves them first.
The badges of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are seen as they patrol the halls of immigration court at the Ted Weiss Federal Building on May 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah.
The Kearns Improvement District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Nov. 10, 2026, to discuss a proposed compensation increase for the 2027 Board of Trustees. The hearing will allow interested parties to comment on estimated revenues and expenditures related to the proposed increase.