Around Utah
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- Sports
Southern Utah, off a bye, hosts No. 14 UC Davis in Big Sky game
The Thunderbirds (2-4) face the Aggies (4-2) Saturday at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City.
- Education
Carbon High School lets students out early for planned Price outage
Price City scheduled an outage from noon to about 3 p.m. Thursday to repair storm-damaged equipment.
- Growth & housing
Plumbers list steps to protect pipes before the first freeze
Two plumbing professionals told FOX 13 that removing garden hoses and knowing the main shutoff can prevent bursts.
- Growth & housing
Millcreek appeals air permit for proposed Parleys Canyon quarry
The city is asking for review of the Division of Air Quality's September permit for Granite Construction's proposed gravel mine.
- Growth & housing
UDOT announces ramp and road closures in Davis and Salt Lake counties
Closures begin as soon as this weekend, and heavy traffic is expected on US-6 in Spanish Fork Canyon on Sunday.
- Tech
Lehi's JobNimbus launches analytics tools for roofing contractors
The company's offerings include a free reporting tool and a paid AI add-on.
- Growth & housing
Moab planners discuss expanding future annexation area through Spanish Valley
City staff said the proposal would not start any annexation, and public hearings are set for Oct. 22 and Nov. 10.
- Business
Wheeler Machinery agrees to acquire SITECH Intermountain
The transaction is expected to close Dec. 31, and terms were not disclosed.
- Sports
BYU, Utah and Big 12 teams face key games this weekend
BYU hosts Notre Dame and Utah visits Colorado as the Big 12 has five teams ranked in the top 20.
- Sports
Utah men's basketball plays exhibition at Nevada on Saturday
The Runnin' Utes, who beat UNLV 79-69 in their exhibition opener, visit Reno on Oct. 17.
- Growth & housing
UDOT presents plan for added eastbound I-80 lane near Kimball Junction
The $14 million to $17 million project is in design, with construction expected to start next year.
- Outdoors & skiing
Escaped Harris's hawk recaptured at Salt Lake Country Club after 100 days
HawkWatch International caught Stax, a 14-year-old education bird, on Oct. 6 after he spent much of the summer at the golf course.
- Money & banking
Utah Women in the Money Conference set for Oct. 22-23
The eighth annual event at the Salt Palace offers in-person sessions for a fee and free virtual attendance.
- Sports
No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU meet in first top-10 game at LaVell Edwards Stadium
Both teams were left out of the College Football Playoff last season and enter the Provo game unbeaten.
- Business
University of Utah and PNC Bank announce sponsorship with new stadium terrace
The multi-year deal creates the PNC Terrace on the fourth level of Rice-Eccles Stadium's west tower.
- Sports
Utah linebacker Trey Reynolds earns starting role after staying through offers
Reynolds, a four-year Ute who turned down chances to leave, is now a full-time starter for the undefeated team.
- Sports
Snow League tickets on sale for Park City event in January
General admission starts at $10 for the Jan. 21-23 halfpipe event at Park City Mountain.
- Politics
Maloy and Melling lay out priorities in House District 52 race
Incumbent Rep. Cory Maloy and challenger Nicole Melling answered a joint newspaper questionnaire ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
- Education
State board starts $60,000 review of how Utah school libraries choose books
The review follows the addition of seven titles to the statewide removal list and will examine vendors, finances and parent complaint logs.
- Growth & housing
Driver cited after car turns in front of UHP vehicle in Cedar City
Neither trooper was injured, and the Subaru driver was taken to a hospital as a precaution, police said.
- Growth & housing
Japantown institutions weigh opportunities and questions in downtown district plan
A Salt Lake Buddhist Temple board member said renderings leave open questions about construction, parking and festivals.
- Sports
3A and 2A girls soccer first-round results include Ogden 10-0 and Maeser Prep 8-0
Higher seeds mostly advanced, with Richfield edging Ben Lomond 3-2 and Beaver holding off Rowland Hall 5-4.
- Sports
High school football Week 10: Skyridge, Corner Canyon, Orem and others win
Region games Wednesday included Skyridge's 21-15 win over American Fork and Corner Canyon's 34-7 win over Lehi.
- Sports
Hurricane, Crimson Cliffs and Snow Canyon share Region 9 football title
All three won on the last night of the regular season, and the 4A bracket is due Saturday morning.
- Sports
Utah Valley women's soccer beats California Baptist 1-0
Sadie Beardall scored in the 30th minute and goalkeeper Madeleine Boucher recorded her fourth shutout of the season.
- Sports
Utah Tech men's soccer falls 2-0 to San Jose State
The Trailblazers remain winless in Mountain West Conference play.
- Sports
Bountiful shuts out Olympus 35-0 to win Region 6
Quarterback Hudson Malmrose threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns as the Redhawks finished the region slate unbeaten.
- Sports
Utah Valley men's soccer loses 3-1 at Cal Poly
Luca Wingaa Laursen scored for the Wolverines and Kolby Sessions made six saves.
- Business
Cedar City's Cross Hollow Events Center approves bids for new covered arena
The arena manager said a recent addition has kept the facility busy and that a 150-by-225-foot covered outdoor arena is planned.
- Sports
Provo beats Timpanogos 47-15 for fourth straight Region 8 title
The Bulldogs led by 21 at halftime and now await seeding in the 4A state tournament.
- Business
Utah-based organizers launch nationwide scavenger hunt with $1 million prize
Participants will register through KryptoChase and use the Skavengerz app, with state winners earning $5,000 and a spot in a national championship.
- Business
Utah publishers and authors describe growth in women's fiction and fan events
Publishers said more than half of Shadow Mountain Publishing's authors are now women, as readers organize Regency-themed events across the state.
- Crime & safety
Ogden police chief defends 41 license-plate readers as council members ask about placement
Two City Council members questioned where the cameras are located, while a state senator said lawmakers are likely to take up the issue in 2027.
- Sports
BYU and Notre Dame share football and faith ties ahead of Saturday's game
The Deseret News compared the two private, faith-based schools, which meet in Provo with the Fighting Irish ranked No. 2 and BYU No. 8.
- Crime & safety
Man wanted on felony warrants arrested after I-15 pursuit into Millard County, police say
Utah Highway Patrol said the driver was clocked at 102 mph and allegedly exceeded 130 mph before abandoning his car in Scipio.
- Community
G20 Interfaith Forum opens in Salt Lake City with Oaks, Cox among speakers
The three-day forum is being hosted at the University of Utah Institute of Religion, with an opening ceremony in the Tabernacle.
- Politics
Expert says LDS Church's Idaho ballot donation unlikely to affect tax status
The Salt Lake Tribune explained the IRS rules on churches and ballot measures after the church gave $1 million to the group opposing an Idaho ballot measure on abortion access.
- Politics
Utah general election guide: key dates and options for voters, in Spanish and English
The Salt Lake Tribune's Spanish-language guide lists registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
- Business
State promises tax credit for Baxter Aerospace expansion in Washington City
The company has agreed to add 90 jobs and invest $19.55 million in Utah over five years to qualify.
- Outdoors & skiing
Documentary on Ogden ski cameraman Gary Nate premieres Friday at Snowbasin
The film, made by Nate's son Colby, draws on footage Nate shot of Ogden freestyle skiers during a nearly 40-year career with Warren Miller Entertainment.
- Education
Washington County school board President Stirland faces Zaleski in District 5
Both candidates told St. George News that shrinking student populations amid area growth are a coming challenge for the district.
- Outdoors & skiing
Grand Canyon North Rim begins fall closures as two scenic roads shut for repairs
Cape Royal and Point Imperial roads are expected to reopen Nov. 3, and the North Rim entrance closes for the season by Nov. 30.
- Business
MTN OPS founder says family hardship shaped company and its meal-packing charity
Trevor Farnes told Utah Business that Operation Conquer Hunger, MTN OPS' charity, recently packed its 12 millionth meal for Utah residents in need.
- Outdoors & skiing
Wildlife officials ask Utah drivers to watch for deer as evenings get darker
November is typically the riskiest month for deer-vehicle collisions in Utah, and 3,738 roadkill animals were removed from state roads through Oct. 8.
- Sports
RSL gives up stoppage-time goal in 1-1 draw with San Jose
Luc de Fougerolles scored his first MLS goal in the 79th minute, but Jack Jasinski equalized in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
- Sports
Skyridge girls tennis takes second at 6A state, ahead of Bingham by four points
The Falcons clinched the silver trophy when their Second Doubles pair won the final match, which was moved indoors after a weather delay.
- Education
American Fork firefighters use open house to teach lithium-ion battery safety
The department's annual open house, held at the end of Fire Prevention Week, focused on safely charging hoverboards, e-scooters and e-bikes.
- Sports
Corner Canyon scores 27 early and beats American Fork 41-17
The Chargers led 41-10 at halftime, and American Fork's sophomore quarterback Jake Matsen has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
- Sports
American Fork girls tennis takes fifth at 6A state tournament
The Cavemen reached the semifinals at First Singles and Second Doubles while Lone Peak won the team title.
- Crime & safety
Four plaintiffs sue American Fork and 13 police officers in federal court
The 52-page complaint alleges First and Fourth Amendment violations during a four-day span in March tied to a YouTuber's dispute with a Lego retailer.