Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new analysis finds that passengers at Salt Lake City International Airport paid an average fare of $461, making it one of the pricier hubs while Florida airports like Fort Lauderdale and Orlando average less than $290+ airfares dropped 36% since 1995 as budget carriers grew. KUTV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Mortgage lenders say the fee for pulling a tri-merge credit report has more than tripled over five years to $348, forcing higher costs on homebuyers in the region. Local experts warn that couples applying together will face increased expenses when shopping for a home loan. KUTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nordic Valley Ski Resort extended its temporary closure through Thursday due to low snowfall, while Brian Head remains busy and is expanding terrain with enhanced snowmaking equipment + local skiers anticipate improved conditions from an upcoming winter storm. KUTV
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UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Men's Baseball
12:05 – 3:05 PM — UCCU Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting college baseball matchup as the Highlanders take on the Wolverines.
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