Clayton Young overcomes injury to clock second-fastest marathon by an American
Clayton Young ran the second-fastest marathon ever by an American on Sunday at the Chicago Marathon. Young placed seventh overall and as the top American finisher. His time of 2:05:23 fell just short of his goal to beat the American record of 2:04:43 set by his training partner and fellow former BYU runner Conner Mantz.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 13, 2026
Good things appear afoot for Utah State in 2026-27 — and beyond
LOGAN — It’s certainly not that unusual to see members of the Utah State basketball team celebrate in the locker room. But in a short video that was circulated on social media last week, the current crop of Aggies is shown watching a large television, completely enthralled like athletes often are while waiting on the outcome of a game that will decide their postseason fate.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 13, 2026
Pope Leo found to have lung cancer during surgery, Vatican says
Vatican City • Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer Tuesday, and a lower lobe of his right lung was removed during surgery, the Vatican said in a statement. It said an examination of a nodule during the operation had confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 13, 2026
Who is at UVU? - UVU REVIEW
UVU is the largest university in Utah. Not only do we have a vast campus, but our student population is coming close to nearly 50,000 students following Fall 2025's headcount at 48,669. UVU supports concurrent enrollment for local high schools, private schools, and charter schools, as well as online and in person students.
via uvureview.comOremOctober 13, 2026
Park City area leaders discuss nonpartisan climate solutions at annual conference - Park Record
Robertson’s panel will discuss the Nature is Nonpartisan movement, which was started at a Mountain Towns 2030 Summit two years ago by American Conservation Coalition Founder Benji Backer. “Unfortunately, in the last several years, the climate issue has been politicized in a way that just doesn’t make any sense,” Robertson said.
via Park RecordPark CityOctober 13, 2026
Spanish Fork tops Timpview 3-1 in 5A girls volleyball
Spanish Fork beat Timpview (Provo) 3-1 in 5A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Spanish ForkOctober 13, 2026