Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Good morning, Provo.
The Brigham Young High School Class of 1961 held its 65th reunion Saturday, Sept.
19 in Provo at Academy Square (the former BY Academy now home to the city library). The close-knit group, several of whom have been friends since kindergarten, shared memories and plans for future gatherings.
Utah leaders broke ground on Wednesday at Convergence Point at The Point, an innovation campus that will become the permanent home for the Nucleus Institute.
Set to open in 2029, the campus will unite higher education, industry and government to address challenges like housing and water quality.
After a report on campus safety following the killing of Charlie Kirk, the Utah System of Higher Education approved security upgrades for public colleges, including additional training and coordinated emergency response + a request for $5 million to fund a statewide campus safety coordinator.
New signage is in place on Alpine Loop to keep drivers off narrow spots as weekend visitors flock for fall colors.
Utah Highway Patrol and UDOT urge drivers to only park in designated areas (a yellow sign warns that 12 miles separate safe zones) for canyon safety.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated over $7 million to the American Red Cross today to expand blood collection, support the Sickle Cell Initiative, improve the Murray blood lab, and equip four new emergency vehicles for disaster response in Utah and across the country.
Mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed loan climbed to 7.28% on Thursday—the first time since November 2023—as experts warn that even a small increase could further restrict access for local homebuyers.
Realtors say rates are unlikely to drop soon.
BYU will field redshirt freshman Siosiua Latu-Finau and true freshman Bott Mulitalo at right tackle in today's game against TCU at Amon G.
Carter Stadium in Fort Worth after starting tackle Andrew Gentry underwent surgery (coach TJ Woods said the team is confident in these young players).
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