First lady Abby Cox wrote a children's book
Utah first lady Abby Cox invited students to unveil her new book, "Jennie Makes Room," honoring philanthropist Jennie Judge Kearns. Jennie Kearns and her husband, Sen. Thomas Kearns, grew wealthy from Park City's Silver King mine in the late 19th century.
via KSLStatewideNovember 4, 2026
Less than 1,000 votes reported in San Juan County after floods devastate region
Less than 1,000 votes have been counted in San Juan County as of unofficial results released on election night. On Wednesday morning, San Juan County officials reported 966 ballots cast in November's midterm elections. As of the most recent census data, San Juan County has a population of just over 14,500 people.
via KJZZSan Juan CountyNovember 4, 2026
Morgan Scalley embraces different tone ahead of highest-ranked rivalry game
SALT LAKE CITY — In a rivalry game often called the "Holy War," Utah head coach Morgan Scalley is hoping for a different tone ahead of what is being considered the biggest game between the two teams in its history. And while there's a religion that is shared by many fans, players and coaches, Scalley believes "we make too much of that" as part of the football game.
via KSLMorganNovember 4, 2026
Shandell Hebdon of Preston to be remembered in November services
Shandell Powell Hebdon of Preston, Idaho, passed away on October 30, 2026. According to a November 3 report, services will be held at Red Rose Funeral Home.
LoganNovember 4, 2026
Morgan Scalley once said he hated BYU ‘with a passion.’ Now the Utah head coach wants a different kind of rivalry.
Morgan Scalley knows you’ve likely seen the video. In the past, and probably again this week. In 2004, during his senior year at Utah, Scalley was filmed telling his teammates he hated BYU “with a passion.” “I know that’s probably going around the internet right now what I said my senior year,” Scalley said this week.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideNovember 4, 2026
Saratoga Springs Library to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Saratoga Springs Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving federal holiday starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and will remain closed through Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Saratoga SpringsNovember 4, 2026