Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
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💼 Business
Bonrue Bakery opened its new Provo location on Oct.
11, offering French pastries and sandwiches to local residents. The bakery announced plans for future stores in Orem, Spanish Fork and more areas of Utah (expanding its community one neighborhood at a time).
The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro SX-Prestige AWD features a Terrain Brown Matte finish, enhanced off-road capability, & tech upgrades ideal for Utah families.
After a week of fall testing on local roads, the three-row SUV promises a refined ride for daily commutes & mountain adventures.
🎓 Education
Baylor President Linda Livingstone and BYU President Shane Reese spoke at the G20 Interfaith Forum on Friday, Oct.
16, discussing plans to boost student faith through changes in faculty hiring and curriculum. They stressed that strong faith-based education supports academic and personal growth.
State data shows Alpine School District had 69.2% and Nebo School District had 62.3% of students scoring 18+ on the ACT in 2026, meeting the statewide average.
Provo City School District remained steady at 60.1% while its average subject scores (English 19.4 vs. 19.1) surpassed state averages.
🏈 Sports
ESPN's College GameDay broadcast from BYU campus in Provo on Saturday, Oct.
17, featuring Pat McAfee reading a Book of Mormon verse and surprising fans with a parachuting Cosmo & taxidermy cougar. The show aired ahead of the top-10 matchup between BYU and Notre Dame at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
BYU freshman Carter Smith kicked a 33-yard field goal during Saturday’s College GameDay broadcast at BYU and earned $3 million from prize money and business bonuses at the Heritage Halls lawn.
Saturday night, BYU upset Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo as quarterback Bear Bachmeier led the winning drive with a go-ahead touchdown pass with 1:47 remaining.
He rushed for two touchdowns and passed for 224 yards as the Cougars improved to 6-0.
Snowland Foundation received a 40-year permit from Manti-La Sal National Forest to begin building a 2,450-foot surface lift called the Ridgeline Express in Fairview Canyon.
The new lift is set to open with the family ski season on Dec. 18 if weather permits.
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