Good morning, Orem.

Zero, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois mix (dog), was airlifted by Spanish Fork Police after falling from a 20-foot wall during training.

A record amount of trust land funds will be distributed to Utah school districts for the 2026-27 school year, with Alpine receiving $15.8 million, Nebo $7.9 million and Provo $2.7 million.

Alpine’s administrator Sam Rencher said school councils will decide on spending based on each school’s needs (for example, boosting reading skills).

Utah lawmakers introduced a bill that will ban cell phones in public schools from the opening to the closing bell, aiming to boost test scores and reduce bullying; schools may allow exemptions for special cases if the measure passes the upcoming General Session.

Thunder beat the Jazz 129 to 125 in overtime Wednesday night after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points to snap a two-game losing streak, while Lauri Markkanen added 29 for the Jazz.

Richie Saunders scored a career-high 31 points to lead BYU to a 104-76 win over Arizona State on Wednesday night.

The Cougars built a strong fast-break rhythm as they won their 11th straight game with key plays from AJ Dybantsa.

Insights into The Chosen Series - Emeriti Event

12-2 p.m. — Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center — Free lunch — Discover insights on The Chosen from speaker John Hilton III at this BYU Alumni Emeriti event.