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Sports
The Big 12 announced new rules, effective immediately, to fine schools for anti-Mormon chants (fines start at $100,000 for a first offense and a second confirmed offense brings a 15-yard penalty plus a $500,000 fine) after BYU fans were taunted at UCF.
Sports
The No. 6 Utes will host No. 8 BYU in the 104th Holy War at Rice-Eccles Stadium, and officials have announced a kickoff time for the highly anticipated matchup.
Accidents
A trail near Bridal Veil Falls remains closed after a rockslide on Friday, Oct.
23, and the road between the lower and upper parking lots is closed for park construction while the upper overlook parking lot will close for winter on Nov. 1.
Community
United Way’s Sub for Santa is supplying ornaments on the mall’s Giving Tree for neighbors in need; pick an ornament and return unwrapped gifts by Dec.
12 for delivery before Christmas. The tree is in the east wing of the shopping center (near Gap).
Education
Timpanogos School District board approved a grade reconfiguration for the 2027-28 year and will decide on closing one junior high and several elementary schools in December (about 60 community members attended the recent hearing).
Economy
Triple-A reports that the statewide average for a gallon of self-serve regular gas is now $4.77 today—Wayne County is highest at $5.29 while Salt Lake County is lowest at $4.69.
Education
A Utah audit found inconsistent oversight in tenure reviews across public colleges based on 120 interviews and 666 faculty records, and the report calls for stronger supervision and clearer responsibilities for department chairs.
Education
The final Imagication event of the 2026 season for kids (2-5) will take place Monday at 11:00 a.m. at University Place with a group reading, crafts, guest appearances by Elsa and Anna, and Chick-fil-A treat cards, as The Orchard celebrates 10 years as a community space.
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