4A football: Region 9's top 3 seeds win at home in the rain, Pine View falls on road in 1st-round games
The three teams that claimed a share of the 2026 Region 9 football title won their first-round 4A playoff games on Friday night. Hurricane, Snow Canyon and Crimson Cliffs now advance to the quarterfinals, while Pine View's season concluded with a loss.
via St. George NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026
Kelly Christine McFarland, 59, Passes Away in Logan
Kelly Christine McFarland, a former Mountain Crest High School graduate and Certified Nursing Assistant, has passed away at age 59. A celebration of life is being planned for a future date.
LoganOctober 31, 2026
Thomas Cecil Durrant of Ammon passes away at age 84
Thomas Cecil Durrant of Ammon passed away on October 28, 2026. Memorial services are scheduled for early November in Ammon, Idaho.
LoganOctober 31, 2026
'A quickly growing field': SUU’s new master of social work degree addresses regional need
In response to workforce needs and student demand, Southern Utah University will launch a new Master of Social Work program beginning fall semester of 2027. "We are so thrilled that SUU is the campus bringing Southern Utah's first on-the-ground master of social work program to our community," SUU MSW Program Director Kathy Ruiz said in a news release.
via St. George NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026
LuAnn Weeks of Preston dies at age 83
LuAnn Golightly Weeks, 83, passed away on October 30, 2026, in Preston, Idaho. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Brigham CityOctober 31, 2026
BYU Sports Nation previews BYU-Arizona State and volleyball rivalry match
An October 30 report from BYUtv announced a preview of the BYU and Arizona State matchup alongside a look at the volleyball rivalry against Utah.
ProvoOctober 31, 2026