Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, Provo.
Microsoft reports that more than 35% of working-age Utahns use AI at work, with Utah County showing above 50% usage thanks to a strong tech sector and university support.
This places Utah as the second-highest state behind Maryland for workplace AI use.
The Provo City School District will rebuild Timpanogos Elementary for $38 million on the site of the old Dixon Middle School, releasing a bid in December and beginning groundbreaking early next year.
The district plans to repurpose the current building for other programs.
The Utah Transit Authority announced that all rides will be free from Sept.
18 to 20 (while it upgrades its fare collection system) to offer a smoother boarding experience.
BYU (2-0, 1-0), now ranked No. 11 after its 28-17 win over Arizona with three touchdown passes, is set to face Colorado State Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State ended a 21-game FBS losing streak with a 39-31 win over No. 6 Oregon and will play Murray State Saturday.
BYU coach Kalani Sitake said that starting linebacker Siale Esera, injured against Arizona, will likely miss Saturday’s game against Colorado State at Canvas Stadium — BYU will start senior Isaiah Glasker instead.
The Cougars remain 2-0 heading into the matchup.
BYU guard Robert Wright III was named a preseason All-American and Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year after averaging 18.1 points last season; his team will open on Oct.
16. BYU men’s volleyball also hired Mike Rogers (who led UVU to three conference titles) as its new assistant coach.
At a ceremony Monday, Sept.
14 at The Little America Hotel, the Utah Sports Hall of Fame inducted Deseret News sports writer Lee Benson along with Shannon Bahrke, Blair Buswell, Cody Jensen and Ben Kjar — celebrating contributions in writing, skiing, sculpture, racing and wrestling.
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