Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
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🎭 Culture
A home in Orem has been decorated with a Hogwarts theme to create a magical Halloween display—organizers Taryn Melissa Elkins and Jeremy Brown designed the setup inspired by the wizarding world, and parents report that children love it on social media.
🌲 Environment
Utah ended its 2026 water year on Sept.
30 with all counties breaking temperature records + precipitation totals varying widely, leaving many areas in moderate to severe drought. Experts note that while Tropical Storm Rachel boosted soil moisture in the mountains, challenges remain as the 2027 water year begins.
🏈 Sports
BYU upset Notre Dame (28-24) at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct.
17; coach Marcus Freeman said the loss exposed discipline issues and the team will use the bye week to regroup.
Carter Smith, a 21-year-old BYU freshman, became a millionaire after his 33-yard field goal at Pat McAfee’s 'Kicking is Easy' contest on Saturday morning at BYU, and he plans to invest the $3 million winnings while continuing his dental studies.
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