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Minersville Town Council scheduled to meet Monday, Nov. 16

The Minersville Town Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Minersville Town Hall. The meeting agenda includes discussions on water connections, job vacancies, and upcoming holiday events.

Sengun Scores 43 to Lead Rockets Past Jazz

Alperen Sengun recorded 43 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 125-118 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. The win marked Houston's third consecutive victory and improved their record to 10-3.

Sengun scores 43 points as Rockets beat Jazz

Alperen Sengun recorded 43 points in a Houston Rockets victory over the Utah Jazz, a performance Ime Udoka described as dominant. Udoka also noted that Fred VanVleet provided a critical energy boost by shouting at the Rockets' bench during the game.

Jazz fall to Rockets 125-118 on November 12

The Utah Jazz fell to the Houston Rockets 125-118 on November 12, marking the team's twelfth loss of the season and second loss in NBA Cup play. Despite a strong performance from Darryn Peterson, the Jazz were unable to overcome bench struggles and late-game decisions.

Mormon Wives Spinoff Premieres in Orange County

A new spinoff of the Hulu series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" titled "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County" premiered on Thursday, Nov. 12, shifting the reality show's focus from Salt Lake City to Southern California. The eight-episode series features an almost entirely new cast, with the exception of original star Jen Affleck.

StatewideSalt Lake CityNovember 13, 2026

Royals Advance to First-Ever NWSL Semifinals After San Diego Upset

The Utah Royals are advancing to the NWSL semifinals for the first time in club history following an upset victory over San Diego Wave FC. Owner Gail Miller noted that the team's rapid ascent from six wins last season to a playoff berth reflects a culture of togetherness and investment in player health.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Sengun Scores 43 to Lead Rockets Over Jazz

Alperen Sengun recorded a season-high 43 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 125-118 victory over the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup play on Friday, November 13, 2026. The win marks the 11th consecutive loss for the Jazz.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

USU Eastern Student Finds New Perspective While Fighting Summer Wildfires

Alison Kennedy, a wildland ecology and management major, spent four months working as a firefighter type 2.

From usu.eduStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Missionary dies in Philippines Puerto Princesa Mission

PHILIPPINES, Nov. 13, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A 19-year-old missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died, a Church notice says. “Elder John Vincent Arcilla, 19, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026,” the brief notice says.

via Gephardt DailyStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Alperen Sengun scores 43 points to power Rockets past skidding Jazz 125-118

HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun scored 43 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Houston Rockets held off Utah 125-118 in NBA Cup play Friday night, handing the Jazz their 11th consecutive loss. It was Sengun’s second career 40-point game, and he did it on an efficient 17 of 24 from the floor.

via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Intoxicated driver hit car with 7 juveniles inside, police say

A LaVerkin man, Victor Manuel Lomei, is accused of DUI-related offenses. He allegedly ran a red light hitting a car with seven juveniles inside. Six juveniles and Lomei were hospitalized; injuries included a ruptured spleen. HURRICANE — A LaVerkin man is accused of running a red light and smashing into a vehicle full of juveniles.

via KSLStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Utah Jazz injury report lists several players as out Nov. 12

The Utah Jazz released an injury report on November 12 listing several players as out due to various injuries. The report includes several two-way players and multiple significant injuries to key roster members.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Jazz lose 11th straight as Sengun’s 43 points lift Rockets to 125-118 win

HOUSTON (AP) — Alperin Sengun scored 43 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Houston Rockets held off Utah 125-118 in NBA Cup play Friday night, handing the Jazz their 11th consecutive loss. It was Sengun's second career 40-point game, and he did it on an efficient 17 of 24 from the floor.

via KUTVStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Price River Water Improvement District schedules Nov. 17 board meeting

The Price River Water Improvement District has scheduled a board meeting for Nov. 17, 2026. The meeting will address several items, including the adoption of a pre-disaster mitigation plan and the 2027 budget.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Utah Board of Higher Education Names Kirt Michaelis MTECH President

The Utah Board of Higher Education has unanimously selected Kirt Michaelis to serve as the next president of Mountainland Technical College (MTECH).

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Burton Elementary Student Council attends BYU leadership conference

The Burton Elementary Student Council attended the BYU Student Council Leadership Conference on November 13, 2026, to participate in leadership development activities.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Report: Utah-Arizona game time changed after FAA ground stop

It’s going to be a late night in the desert. No. 2 Utah’s game against No. 23 Arizona in Tucson Saturday has been moved from 5:30 p.m. MST to 8:30 p.m. MST after the Utes’ team plane was grounded for hours as part of an FAA nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Two-thirds of Utah homes have radon levels suggesting they should consider action, report shows

SALT LAKE CITY — Kerri Robbins first heard about radon two and a half months after she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She started coughing up water, which led her to seek treatment and get diagnosed. Her radon levels were at 31.3 pCi/L, or picocuries per liter, which she was told was as damaging as smoking three packs of cigarettes a day.

via KSLStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Local Review: Isaac Black- Paying Dues

Facebook Twitter SLUGmag Isaac Black Paying Dues Street: 05.01.2026 El Negrito Records Isaac Black = Ry Cooder + Cam Coleman + psychedelic Beatles Isaac Black’s first full-length arrives after years of tinkering in bands and even hauling a guitar through an LDS mission in Mexico. That detail alone tells you something.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Public invited to vote on Utah pro-human AI companies ahead of AI summit

Statewide competition recognizes nine Utah-connected companies advancing human-centered artificial intelligence ahead of Utah’s second AI Summit

From business.utah.govStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Will snow reach the Salt Lake Valley? This is what the forecast says.

Utah prepares for a week of storms: rain in the valleys and snow in the mountains. The forecast anticipates accumulations of up to 8 inches of snow in some mountainous areas, while a second front could arrive next week. Snow accumulations are expected in the mountains starting this Friday night and a new system, potentially colder, will arrive next week.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Kirt Michaelis selected as next president of Mountainland Technical College

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Friday voted unanimously to appoint Kirt Michaelis as the next president of Mountainland Technical College. Michaelis knows the college intimately, having served as its vice president and chief financial officer for the last 18 years.

via KSLStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Nucleus Grow Helps Utah Startups Chase Federal Dollars, for Free

Nucleus Grow gives Utah startups free help winning federal SBIR/STTR funding, including proposal reviews, $3,000 microgrants and $50,000 Phase 1 Bridge Awards. The one catch, says Director Dylan Doty: real R&D must back the product.

via TechBuzz NewsStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Planning Commission approves proposed Valar Atomics Raceway Energy Campus in a 4-1 vote

PRICE – During the Carbon County Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, the commissioners approved a conditional use permit for Valar Atomics’ proposed Raceway Energy Campus in Carbon County. The proposed campus would include nuclear and natural-gas power generation, nuclear fuel manufacturing and data centers.

via ETV NewsStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Utah leads Big 12 standings as championship scenarios shift

Utah stands as the clear leader in the Big 12 standings, while Texas Tech maintains control over its own championship game destiny. Multiple other teams remain within one game of second place as the conference approaches the final weeks of November.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Utah and other top teams face critical Week 11 matchups

According to a November 13 report, Week 11 of college football features several high-stakes matchups that could impact the College Football Playoff. Top-ranked teams including No. 2 Utah and No. 5 Indiana face critical tests as the season enters its final stretch.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Experts issue bold Week 11 college football upset predictions

Experts have released bold predictions for Week 11 of the college football season, highlighting several potential upsets. The predictions focus on high-stakes matchups involving teams like Texas, Indiana, and Oklahoma State as the season enters its final weeks.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Weber State Soccer Earns Major Big Sky Postseason Honors

Weber State women's soccer has received significant postseason honors from the Big Sky Conference, including two individual awards and five first-team selections. The recognition follows the Wildcats' regular-season championship, which they secured with a dominant 9-1 victory over Idaho State on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

StatewideOgdenNovember 13, 2026

Utah and 16 states secure $63M settlement with Family Dollar Stores

Utah, the Federal Trade Commission, and 16 other states have reached a $63 million settlement with Family Dollar Stores, LLC to resolve allegations of inconsistent pricing. The settlement addresses claims that the company charged customers more at registers than advertised on shelves, tags, or digital platforms.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Local historian spotlights Japanese-owned Salt Lake newspapers

Newspapers have been in operation in North America since the late 1600's. Since that time, countless publications have circulated in communities across the country.

via KJZZStatewideNovember 13, 2026

College football, NBA and other sports teams impacted by FAA ground stop

The Federal Aviation Administration's decision to ground all flights nationwide Friday threw the sports world into chaos. Most college football teams playing Saturday travel the day before their game, and the stoppage left many schools — including No. 2 Utah, eighth-ranked Texas and No. 9 Tennessee — at a standstill as they departed for road games.

via Fox 13StatewideNovember 13, 2026

FAA ground stop disrupts college football travel for Saturday games

A nationwide FAA ground stop caused by a telecommunications outage is disrupting college football travel for several teams scheduled to play on Saturday. The grounding has left multiple programs stranded at their home locations as officials monitor potential impacts on scheduled games.

StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Utah weather: Winter Weather Advisory issued for our Southern Mountains Friday evening through Saturday

A southerly flow will bring a pattern change to the region for the start of the weekend. Valley rain showers and mountain snow will become likely Friday night into Saturday. An unsettled weather pattern will remain in place through much of next week.

via ABC4StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Intermountain Suspends Fixed-Wing Medical Requests During FAA Ground Stop

Intermountain Health Flight & Ambulance Services has suspended fixed-wing medical transport requests following a nationwide FAA ground stop. Helicopter medical requests may continue under visual flight rules following safety evaluations, with time-sensitive needs being reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

StatewideWeber CountyNovember 13, 2026

Family members: Woman injured in rappelling fall faces long road to recovery

LEHI — Family members on Friday said a woman faced a long road ahead but also showed encouraging signs after she was critically injured in a 60-foot fall in the Red Ledges area of Diamond Fork Canyon. Tuesday in a rappelling accident and was transported by medical helicopter to the hospital.

via KSLStatewideNovember 13, 2026

Will Saturday Utah football games be impacted by the nationwide ground stop? What we know

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A nationwide ground stop for all airlines was ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration, causing disruption nationwide and right here in the Beehive State. Local football teams were preparing to take to the skies on Friday in preparation for Saturday’s games, but with flights yet to take off, many are wondering how this will affect tomorrow’s game day.

via ABC4StatewideNovember 13, 2026

Utah Sees Largest National Gains in On-Time Graduation Rates

Utah has recorded the highest gains in on-time graduation rates in the country, according to the 2026 Strada Education Foundation State Opportunity Index. While Utah's completion rates are rising, national trends show graduates still struggle to secure jobs that require their specific degrees.

StatewideCentervilleNovember 13, 2026

'What is happening?': Stranded in SLC Airport, travelers express concerns, frustrations

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Travelers are stranded across the United States after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop of all flights. ABC4 spoke with some travelers about what this means for them. One Utahn, Chloe Sparrow, says she is currently stranded at the St. Louis airport.

via ABC4StatewideNovember 13, 2026
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