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Morgan McNeill, progression and program manager at Woodward, organized this year’s first-ever competition. McNeill’s role is to oversee the skill development of everyone who participates in classes and camps at Woodward, so organizing the youth skateboard competition was an exciting project for her.
For more than two decades, Park City Fire District has operated a seasonal chipping program giving local homeowners a free way to remove yard waste. Now, the program runs from May to September with three full-time crew members, led by Battalion Chief Mike Owens.
Russ Bishop passed on October 8 of 2026. He will be so very missed by his wife, children and grandsons; as well as the Bishop and Gardner clans. He always valued his family and friends above all else.
Approximately 30 Park City businesses concerned about a development proposal in Bonanza Park have secured legal representation amid tense discussions about the project. Salt Lake City-based law firm R. McConnell Group is working pro bono. In mid-September, it submitted a 21-page correspondence to the Park City Planning Commission.
As clocks fall back, the evenings get darker, making it harder to see wildlife on the roads. Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep Nov. 1 when daylight saving time ends. Wildlife officials say darker commutes also increase the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
As Recycle Utah plans its new facility, the organization is looking for volunteers who like to fix things. Its new Tinker Team volunteer program will focus on repairing electronics, clothing and other household items that might otherwise end up in the landfill.
Utah among at least 5 states sent threatening letters ahead of the 2026 midterms. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson is among several election officials across the country that have been sent suspicious white powder and threatening letters ahead of the midterm elections.
BYU center Jaxon Kohler was granted a preliminary injunction by a California court on Tuesday, according to a report published October 20. The ruling maintains Kohler's eligibility for the Cougars through at least the end of the 2026-27 season.
An injunction was granted in a California case regarding the Glancey v. NCAA matter, providing eligibility for all Class of 2022 members involved through the end of the 2026-27 college basketball season. The NCAA intends to appeal the decision.
Friends for Sight hosts the second annual St. George SightFest, a large-scale community vision clinic program designed to provide free eye exams and prescription glasses to children across Utah.
The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has launched a new educational text messaging series for families and friends of incarcerated individuals. This initiative aims to explain the post-conviction process and how parole decisions are made through convenient weekly updates.
McMillan Elementary School has released information regarding its commitment to digital accessibility and provided contact details for reporting website usability issues. The school aims to comply with federal standards to ensure electronic information is accessible to all users.
UCF coach Scott Frost expressed hope that a recent bye week will provide the rest and recovery necessary for a strong second half of the season. The Knights are scheduled to host No. 2 BYU at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium on Saturday.