BYU climbed into a higher stratoshere of college football with 28-24 upset of Notre Dame
Proof that these aren’t your grandfather’s BYU Cougars, or even your father’s, or even the plucky bunch from the last two seasons — in terms of national perception — came about 15 hours after No. 8 BYU toppled No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday night.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 19, 2026
Planned road project causing concerns in Cedar City
Like the traffic in Cedar City, the conversation over a planned Utah Department of Transportation project continues among business owners, customers and city council. Cedar City and UDOT are trying to meet in the middle when it comes to plans for a new median.
via Fox 13Cedar CityOctober 19, 2026
President Oaks Calls for Peacemaking at G20 Interfaith Forum
President Oaks called for peacemaking efforts during the G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City. The event included messages regarding moral guidance and faith-based solutions to global challenges.
Salt Lake CityOctober 19, 2026
Ricardo Ledesma receives Provo Way Award for district process improvements
Accounting Specialist Ricardo Ledesma has received the Provo Way Award for his efforts to improve business processes within the Provo City School District. According to an October 19 report, Ledesma was nominated by colleague Laura Zweifel for his work in making district systems more efficient and user-friendly.
ProvoOctober 19, 2026
Genina Walton Supports Student Nutrition and School Celebrations
Genina Walton, the Child Nutrition Coordinator for the Weber School District, supports local students through meal program administration and school community engagement.
West HavenOctober 19, 2026
Utah House of Representatives Report by Carl Albrecht
Meeting Utah’s Wildfire Challenge- Utah faced its most severe wildfire season in nearly two decades in 2026, with 1,227 fires burning 560,823 acres across the state. Despite the difficult conditions, firefighters contained the vast majority of fires while they were still small, protecting communities, homes and critical infrastructure.
via salinasun.onlineSalinaOctober 19, 2026