Provo Airport Director Brian Torgersen has been named the Airport Executive of the Year by the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. The award recognizes professionals who show superior performance across various responsibilities.
No. 10 BYU is 3-0 and is preparing for its first Big 12 road game against TCU. The matchup follows a season where the Cougars have maintained an undefeated record.
The Provo City School District produces the Sup with the Sup podcast, which focuses on providing quality education choices for every child's future. The podcast features various episodes covering topics such as literacy, school campaigns, and specific school updates.
Laney Hansen Sam Cannon of 3HiveTodd Simmons “I've always wanted to be in a band, but I am not musically inclined,” says Todd Simmons of 3Hive music collective. “I’ve always wanted to do radio,” he adds. 9 FM—Provo’s first independent radio station, which launched on Sept.
September 28, 2026 Go Wildcats! 💙🐾💛 Early Dismissal: October 5–9 All students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. every day October 5–9. Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 7–8, and the Book Fair runs October 5–9. Dear Westridge Families, We have an exciting month ahead! Here are the latest updates and reminders to help your family prepare. STEM Fair: Let Your Ideas Shine! This year, our STEM Fair will be held earlier than in previous years, and we would love for our students to participate! T
An episode of BYU Sports Nation featured a preview of the matchup between No. 10 BYU and TCU. The program also discussed September Superlatives and various BYU sports updates.
The Provo Municipal Council and the Provo City School District Board of Education are scheduled to hold a joint meeting on Oct. 1, 2026. The meeting will address topics including transportation safety, school construction, and district priorities.
Provo and Timpanogos (Orem) tied 1-1 in 4A girls soccer on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Provo beat Mountain View (Orem) 3-1 in 4A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Pleasant Grove beat Timpview (Provo) 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Daniel Madsen, 58, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2026, in Castle Dale, Utah, according to a September 30 report from Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc.
The Westridge Community Council announced its 2026-2027 membership and goals in a report published September 29. The council will meet on October 13, 2026, via Zoom to discuss various school updates and funding.
Provost is celebrating the Show Up, Provo! attendance awareness campaign with special activities and rewards for students. The initiative aims to support regular school attendance to help students learn and connect with their school community.
The Provo area experienced the fastest percentage growth in total jobs among the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the nation from 2015 to 2025. According to a September 29 report, employment in the area grew by 41.3% during that decade.
This year, Americans helped write the formula. A national survey asked more than 1,000 adults to rate the qualities of a neighborly city, and their answers set how much each of the seven categories counts. Provo won with a big heart and safe streets.
Wasatch Weekly: September 28–October 2 Welcome to another wonderful week at Wasatch! Thank you to all of the parents who made Health and Safety Week and Spirit Week a success. Our students loved these weeks, and we loved the learning, fun, and community connection! Tuesday is our Watch D.O.G.S. Parent Night! Friday, we’ll have our BARK Assemblies and participate in a statewide Read-a-Thon. Friday is also National Custodian’s Day, and we are thankful for Ashley McCraley and her crew!
BYU Sports Nation explored the possibility of College GameDay returning to Provo. The program also discussed BYU football's upcoming matchup against TCU and various sports updates.
The Provo area experienced the fastest percentage growth in total jobs among the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the nation from 2015 to 2025. According to an analysis by Economic Leadership, employment in the area grew by 41.3% during that decade.
BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake and Bodie Schoonover appeared on BYUtv to discuss the team's football program.
Canyon Elementary third graders participated in field activities to conclude an animal unit. The students explored Provo Canyon and visited the BYU Bean Museum.
In a report published September 28, Daily Herald sports writers Darnell Dickson and Brandon C. Gurney ranked the top five teams in Utah Valley for football, girls soccer, and girls volleyball based on records as of September 28.
PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – BYU is back from the bye week, hoping to pick up right where the Cougars left off. The 10th-ranked Cougars hit the road again this Saturday at TCU, looking to improve to 4-0 on the season. “It was a very successful by week,” head coach Kalani Sitake said.
The Provo area recorded the fastest percentage growth in total jobs among the nation’s 150 largest metropolitan areas between 2015 and 2025. According to a September 29 report, employment in the region grew by 41.3% over that decade.
No. 22 BYU defeated No. 17 Baylor in a five-set match on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. The Cougars also secured a victory at the Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater, Okla., marking their second consecutive win at the event.
Published September 28, 2026 at 5:27 PM MDT Updated September 28, 2026 at 9:20 PM MDT Set KUER as preferred source Rick Egan / The Salt Lake Tribune, pool Former death row inmate Douglas Carter appears in 4th District Court in Provo for a bond hearing, Sept. 28, 2026.
A 4th District judge approved a plea deal Monday, dismissing the original 10 felony charges. Mitchell McKee, 61, pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual activity with a minor in Provo's 4th District Court Sept. Under McKee's plea agreement with the Utah Attorney General's Office, he has admitted to a single third-degree felony count of unlawful sexual activity.
BYU Cougars Sports Could ESPN's College GameDay come to Provo for BYU-Notre Dame? MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search Banners line the College GameDay set in the Presidents Circle at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Friday, Oct.
NestSTEPS (Provo, UT) addresses housing affordability by converting home savings into an enterprise benefit. Co-founder Larry Salazar explains how employer-matched contributions, financial coaching, and PEO partnerships drive workforce retention.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area due to a "traffic accident investigation" in progress. (Courtesy: Utah Department of Transportation) This is a developing story. If changing lanes is not possible, motorists must reduce their speed and provide as much space as they safely can.
Independence High School will host a fall campout at Zion National Park. The school will provide all food and camping equipment for the trip.
In a newsletter published September 28, Lakeview Elementary School announced several upcoming events for October, including a statewide Read-A-Thon, SEP conferences, and a family literacy night. The announcement also highlighted reading initiatives following the passage of Senate Bill 241.
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Provo Airport Director Brian Torgersen has been named the Airport Executive of the Year by the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. The award recognizes management professionals for superior performance across various responsibilities.
Peruvian Consul General Yesica Fonseca Martínez visited Timpanogos Elementary to engage with Spanish Dual Language Immersion students about Peruvian culture, geography, and life.
Provo City School District's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is featuring fresh-cut mango chunks and new-crop Washington SugarBee apples for Monday's selections. Participating students will receive single-serving bags of mango and one whole SugarBee apple.
Provo City School District is holding a weeklong celebration from September 28 through October 2, 2026, to encourage positive attendance habits among students.
Superintendent Dau provided a community update for the Provo City School District, detailing upcoming district events, school improvements, and scheduled meetings.
Student artwork from Rock Canyon Elementary has been selected for display in the Utah State Board of Education boardroom this fall. The selection highlights how students develop artistic skills while demonstrating their understanding of grade-level subjects.
The Provo City School District is seeking community input regarding elementary Social Studies instructional materials. Residents can review USBE K–6 resources and submit feedback via a survey by Friday, October 9, 2026.
Former death row inmate Douglas Carter appears in 4th District Court in Provo for a bond hearing on Monday, Sept. Carter, who was convicted in the 1985 murder of Eva Olesen, appeared before a Utah County judge on Monday less than a week after prosecutors dropped the death penalty.
