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SALT LAKE CITY — In a rivalry game often called the "Holy War," Utah head coach Morgan Scalley is hoping for a different tone ahead of what is being considered the biggest game between the two teams in its history. And while there's a religion that is shared by many fans, players and coaches, Scalley believes "we make too much of that" as part of the football game.
The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2026, to consider a proposed land use code amendment regarding commercial aviation and short-term lodging. The hearing aims to clarify allowable activities and safety standards within the Morgan County Airport Overlay Zone.
The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, regarding proposed amendments to the county code concerning swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Morgan County Commission Room.
A year ago, former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham balked at a question about BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier in the lead-up to the rivalry game, saying that he wanted to focus on his team instead. You know, Im just going to focus on us this week, our guys, our coaches, so Im not going to give much thought on the opponent this week.
Morgan Scalley praised BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier for his development and dual-threat capabilities in a post shared November 2.
Morgan Scalley once had a strong opinion on BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier. Or, maybe more accurately, he once had the wrong opinion on Bachmeier. “I’ll be honest, when I first started watching Bear, I was like, ‘This guy cannot throw,’” Scalley said Monday at his press conference ahead of Saturday’s rivalry game against No. 7 BYU.
Morgan Scalley is as well-versed in the Utah-BYU rivalry as anyone. Utah’s first-year head coach grew up a Ute fan, played for Utah for four seasons, then joined Utah’s coaching staff in 2006, rising up the ranks from safeties coach to defensive coordinator to head coach for his alma mater.
Utah first lady Abby Cox invited students to unveil her new book, "Jennie Makes Room," honoring philanthropist Jennie Judge Kearns. Jennie Kearns and her husband, Sen. Thomas Kearns, grew wealthy from Park City's Silver King mine in the late 19th century.
Less than 1,000 votes have been counted in San Juan County as of unofficial results released on election night. On Wednesday morning, San Juan County officials reported 966 ballots cast in November's midterm elections. As of the most recent census data, San Juan County has a population of just over 14,500 people.
Utah Rep. Blake Moore will run for a leadership position in the newly configured House, seeking reelection to his post as vice chairman of the Republican conference.
Shandell Powell Hebdon of Preston, Idaho, passed away on October 30, 2026. According to a November 3 report, services will be held at Red Rose Funeral Home.
Morgan Scalley knows you’ve likely seen the video. In the past, and probably again this week. In 2004, during his senior year at Utah, Scalley was filmed telling his teammates he hated BYU “with a passion.” “I know that’s probably going around the internet right now what I said my senior year,” Scalley said this week.
The Saratoga Springs Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving federal holiday starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and will remain closed through Saturday, November 28, 2026.