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Orem beat Deer Creek (Heber City) 3-0 in 4A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Earlier this season, Orem beat Deer Creek 3-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
UHSAA's RPI standings list Deer Creek (No. 27) at 1-23 and Orem (No. 1) at 21-3 in 4A girls volleyball (as of Oct. 10).
Results are from the UHSAA scoreboard; this brief reports only the final score UHSAA published.
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Residents in Orem, Sandy and Eureka had access to sandbags as communities prepared for heavy rain expected across Utah. Orem City said 60,000 pounds of sand were delivered to the Orem Public Works facility at 1450 W. 550 North. Empty bags and shovels were available for residents to fill sandbags.
Orchard Elementary in Orem is maintaining strong community ties through traditions like the Bike Bus as the Timpanogos School District considers potential school closures. The district faces budget decisions due to declining enrollment and upcoming restructuring scheduled for 2027.
The Boston Bruins defeated the Utah Mammoth 6-1 in Boston on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. David Pastrnak recorded two goals and two assists during the victory.
Orem calendars list five library programs on Monday, Oct. 12.
Timpanogos (Orem) beat Mountain View (Orem) 3-2 in 4A girls volleyball on Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
The Solemnity of Saint Francis of Assisi was observed Oct. 4 at his namesake parish in Orem. The Mass featured remarks regarding the saint's life and the historical role of Franciscans in Utah.
No. 12 Utah defeated Kansas 41-24 at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Oct. 10, 2026, aided by a series of critical Kansas penalties. Despite a career-best performance from Jayhawks quarterback Isaiah Marshall, self-inflicted errors and a dominant Utah offense led the Utes to the victory.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the U.S. military plans to livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army major responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting. Utah Senator John Curtis has urged the Secretary to reconsider the plan, arguing that broadcasting an execution risks turning justice into entertainment. The execution, approved by President Donald Trump, will be the first military execution by firing squad since 1945.
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night, October 10, 2026, to close out a five-game road trip. Key performances from John Marino, Anders Lee, and Kailer Yamamoto secured the victory at KeyBank Center.
The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah has announced the 2nd annual Zombie Run/Walk. Registration for the event is available through a provided link or via QR code.
The St. George Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Oct. 13, 2026, to discuss several development items. The meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers located at 61 S Main St, St. George, Utah.
The Panguitch Bobcats baseball team capped off their perfect season on Saturday with an 11-1 victory over the Altamont Longhorns in the 1A state championship game at Dixie High in St. This marks the third straight state baseball title for the Bobcats and the 12th in school history.