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Payson vs. Orem: 5A football, Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m.
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Maple Mountain wins Region 7 crown with 6-0 victory over Payson
Maple Mountain secured the Region 7 championship following a 6-0 victory over Payson on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The win brings the Golden Eagles' regular season record to 11-1 as they prepare for the 5A state playoffs.
Maple Mountain tops Payson 6-0 in 5A girls soccer
Maple Mountain (Spanish Fork) beat Payson 6-0 in 5A girls soccer on Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Payson tops Spanish Fork 3-1 in 5A girls volleyball
Payson beat Spanish Fork 3-1 in 5A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Barnett Elementary Celebrates Mr. Hogan for National Principals Month
Barnett Elementary is celebrating Mr. Hogan during National Principals Month. The school highlighted his active role in supporting students and staff through classroom visits and community engagement.
Salem Hills tops Payson 2-0 in 5A girls soccer
Salem Hills beat Payson 2-0 in 5A girls soccer on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Davis outlasts Farmington 14-3 in Region 1 football slugfest
In a report published October 2, 2026, Davis High football secured a 14-3 region victory over Farmington in a defensive struggle. The win moves Davis to a 5-3 record and 2-0 in Region 1.
High School Sports Schedule Includes Football and Soccer for October 3
According to a September 30 report, several high school football and girls soccer games were scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2026. The schedule included matchups across various regions and classifications.
Salem Hills tops Payson 3-1 in 5A girls volleyball
Salem Hills beat Payson 3-1 in 5A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Springville tops Payson 2-0 in 5A girls soccer
Springville beat Payson 2-0 in 5A girls soccer on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Timpanogos Regional Hospital Earns Top STS Rating for Cardiac Bypass Surgeries
Timpanogos Regional Hospital has received a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for its cardiac bypass surgery outcomes. The rating represents the highest category of quality for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting procedures.
Assistant wrestling coach at Payson High School formally charged with sexually abusing students
PAYSON, Utah (ABC4) — The assistant wrestling coach at Payson High School was arrested last week on allegations of sexual misconduct against students. He has now been formally charged.
US Justice Department charges Utah postal worker with dumping mail ballots in trash during primary
Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary, the Justice Department said Tuesday. The 34-year-old from Payson, Utah, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of destruction or delay of mail.
Former Utah postal worker indicted by feds for allegedly discarding mail-in primary ballots
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. Postal Service worker has been indicted for allegedly throwing away about 300 mail-in ballots earlier this year in Utah. Department of Justice unsealed the indictment Tuesday as Damon Matai Seei, 34, of Payson, Utah, appeared for his arraignment at the Orrin G.
Payson Planning Commission Scheduled to Discuss Zone Changes Sept. 23
The Payson City Planning Commission was scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, to address several zone change requests. The meeting included public hearings regarding residential and multi-family developments.
Payson High assistant wrestling coach arrested on suspicion of several child sex crimes
Kevin Bacon, star of the 1984 movie "Footloose," is returning to the iconic filming location at Payson High School on April 20, 2024. Chayce G. The FBI received a Cyber Tip alleging that Loveless had groped student athletes and solicited nude photographs from minors.
Payson school wrestling coach arrested for allegedly sexually abusing students
Loveless, 28, was identified as the staff member. According to arrest documents, Loveless took the victim out of practice, grabbed his sexual organs, and would then ask the victim to send him nude photographs. Police took Loveless into custody during a traffic stop Friday and searched his home and electronic devices.
Payson City Council to Hold Hearing on PARC Tax Renewal
The Payson City Council scheduled a public hearing for September 30, 2026, regarding Proposition #1. This proposition concerns the renewal of the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Cultural (PARC) tax.
Payson Welcomes 18 New Businesses in August 2026
Payson welcomed 18 new businesses in August 2026, including eight commercial and ten home occupation businesses. The city expressed gratitude to the new entrepreneurs for choosing the community for growth.
Kindergarten celebrated National Dot Day!
Today, our kindergarteners learned that something as simple as one little dot can be the beginnin...
Payson Welcomes 18 New Businesses to the Community
Payson has welcomed 18 new businesses to the community during August 2026. These additions include both commercial storefronts and home-based operations.
Payson City Forebay Committee Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 15
The Payson City Forebay Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. According to a Sept. 10 notice, the meeting will address topics including committee vacancies and the status of PARC grant projects.
Payson City Planning Commission to Hold Hearing on September 23 Zone Change
The Payson City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 23, 2026, to discuss a proposed zone change for a 2.07-acre area. The request involves rezoning land to allow for a planned residential community containing up to 19 single-family homes.
Payson Planning Commission to Hold Hearing on Multi-Family Zone Change
The Payson City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on September 23, 2026, regarding a proposed zone change for approximately 2.07 acres of land. The hearing will address an amendment to the Payson City Zoning Map to transition specific parcels from an annexation holding zone to a multi-family residential zone.
Brian Hulet Holds Council and Economic Development Roles in Payson
Brian Hulet, a member of the Payson City Council, has been involved in municipal governance and economic development leadership through various roles and election cycles.
Book Fair Scheduled for September 14-18
A book fair is scheduled for September 14-18. Mr. Lai is seeking parent volunteers to assist with the event.
El Salvador’s Consul General Visits Timpanogos Elementary for Hispanic Heritage Month
Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl
Author Karla Arenas Valenti Brings María Mariposa to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused
Management Club Opening Social Scheduled for Oct. 8 at SUU
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
Utah’s MUSS is finally showing up early to football games. Here’s what changed.
After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.
Isaias Intensifies into Atlantic's First Hurricane Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.
A new film makes the case that an 1844 photo shows the face of Joseph Smith
These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.
Most Utahns oppose building more data centers. Here’s what they want done about them.
8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.
Ask an Expert – Five ways to help someone struggling with mental health
USU Extension press release Guest article written by Ashley Yaugher Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.