How this story was published
Published automatically from one public source cited; not yet reviewed by the desk. Tell us if something is wrong ↗
Source
Utah.News publishes every story with the sources it was built from. Questions or a correction: corrections@utah.news.
Utah News spotted this story published November 11, 2026 at City Weekly. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
Local event celebrates the connection between writers and readers—and between writers themselves. Scott Renshaw Author Scott Brown at the 2025 Utah Readers FestBrent Tubbs There’s certainly some truth to the stereotype of writers as solitary figures, creating work all by themselves in lonely rooms.
David Chappell, a 27-year-old engineer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is set to replace a longtime Republican in the Utah House of Representatives. Chappell's victory over Rep. Norm Thurston, R-Provo, was part of a blue wave that cost Utah Republicans their supermajority in the House.
Salt Lake City is nearing a required agreement with the state on certain transportation projects tied to this year's SB242, but it's also ready to focus on smaller roads. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News By Carter Williams , KSL Utah’s capital city recently wrapped up its 600/700 North project near Rose Park, and it could be the last project of its kind for a while.
Georgia has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the second College Football Playoff rankings following a dominant victory over Ole Miss, while the undefeated Utah Utes have climbed to a program-record No. 2. Other major shifts include Notre Dame jumping into the Top 5 and Ohio State falling to its lowest ranking in history.
BYU must play at a higher level during the next three games to finish 10-2. That record could put BYU in position to be considered for a CFP berth. Not promised, not guaranteed, but at least be part of the conversation. There are some experts who believe BYU is not out — although the loss at No. 2 Utah gave BYU a big hit.
BYU will be adding another strong shooter to its already-elite offense. Dawson Baker, sidelined by injury since Thanksgiving of last year, is "good to go" for Thursday's game against Montana State, BYUtv broadcaster Dave McCann shared Tuesday following his pregame conversation with Kevin Young.
The struggling Utah Jazz received bad news Wednesday after learning that star Lauri Markkanen will reportedly miss at least a month with a fractured right hand. ESPN reported that Markkanen suffered the non-displaced fracture during Friday's loss to Dallas, and that an "initial X-ray did not reveal the fracture."