BYU Prepares for ASU Matchup and Discusses Utah Kickoff
In a report published October 27, 2026, BYU Sports Nation discussed the No. 8 BYU football team's preparation for Arizona State and a potential early kickoff for the BYU-Utah game. The program also highlighted BYU volleyball's Big 12 title and provided basketball insights.
ProvoOctober 27, 2026
BREAKING: Summit County to close 50-year-old murder case and name Ted Bundy as the killer
Summit County has a single open homicide linked to Bundy in the state's cold case database: Melissa Smith, a 17-year-old from Midvale whose body was found Oct. 27, 1974, near Toll Canyon in Summit Park by a man who was hunting. Tuesday's press conference falls 52 years to the day after that discovery.
via TownLiftMidvaleOctober 27, 2026
Which word pronunciations do Americans search for most?
Three words are the hardest to pronounce in English and account for more than a quarter of top searches. Irregular spelling, foreign-origin words and regional differences account for some of the difficulty. Some people mispronounce the name of the state in which they dwell.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 27, 2026
Liberty Park’s reimagined Rotary Play Park opens for children of all abilities to enjoy
After being closed for a year, Liberty Park’s Rotary Play Park is open once more for kids to enjoy a newly imagined inclusive and accessible playground. Some of the new features include a climbing tower, group pendulum swing, wheelchair accessible spin carousel, splash zone, sand tables, meadow maze, in-ground jumpers, swings, slides, and natural play areas.
via ABC4StatewideOctober 27, 2026
Summit County connects cold case to serial killer Ted Bundy
On Tuesday, Summit County is speaking on a cold case that they say can be attributed to prominent serial killer Ted Bundy. At 12:00 p.m., the Summit County Sheriff's Office and Summit County Attorney's Office are holding a press conference, where they will formally close a cold case murder investigation and present their findings.
via ABC4Summit CountyOctober 27, 2026
Bluff Evacuation Order Lifted as Flooding and River Risks Persist
The evacuation order for Bluff was lifted on Monday, October 26, though officials advised residents to stay out of the San Juan River due to elevated water levels and potential sewage contamination.
BluffOctober 27, 2026