Good morning, Provo.

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute released the 2026 Utah Community Quality of Life survey, which shows a drop from 64 to 63, the lowest score since 2011, reflecting a decade-long decline driven by high housing costs, rising cost of living, and fewer job opportunities + growing challenges for residents.

Four Utah singers competed on Season 30 of The Voice as the show moved into the Battles on Monday night.

Front-runner Cade Mower from Bluffdale and Salt Lake City's Cal Cook, along with two others, impressed the coaches with strong auditions.

Utah’s Quality of Life Index dropped to 63.1 on Monday from 64.1 in 2022, reflecting years of economic pressure from high housing costs, living expenses & job scarcity.

The report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows nearly all factors have declined since 2011.

The first snowfall fell on the Wasatch Front Sunday night after Tropical Storm Rachel brought moisture and cold air, with Brighton closing its summer activities and Cedar Breaks postponing visits due to hazardous road conditions.

Several resorts plan to open in November.

BYU football coach Kalani Sitake credited Notre Dame for scheduling a home and home series that brings a Top 10 matchup to LaVell Edwards Stadium when the Fighting Irish visit Saturday, Oct.

17. He said he is open to extending the series beyond 2027 (this will be Notre Dame's third trip to Provo).

X Games League’s XC Park City team, led by Sharalee Hazen, will debut its winter season in 2027 with 10 athletes competing across disciplines starting at Buttermilk in Aspen and later hosting global stops while promoting local community events with ambassadors Alex Hall and Troy Podmilsak.