Good morning, Provo.

Researchers Patrick Bishop and Joseph Brickey showed their film Brother Joseph Again at Noorda Center (Orem) in June, using 3D skull reconstructions to explore if a daguerreotype depicts Joseph Smith, though its true identity remains unclear.

Mortgage rates dropped to 7.32% Thursday — offering brief relief to homebuyers as forecasts predict rates and home prices will rise soon; in Utah, the median sale climbed to $530,000 in September.

Fall 2026 data shows Utah public college enrollment increased less than 1% from 216,117 to 217,864 — technical colleges grew by about 5.7%, with some reporting nearly 20% gains.

Higher education officials warn that declining college-age populations may test enrollment numbers starting around 2029.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox led a trade delegation to Ireland on Oct.

21, meeting Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and U.S. Ambassador Edward Walsh to discuss trade partnerships and policies to limit technology’s impact on children. The trip aimed to strengthen economic ties — boosting local business opportunities.

Data from Redfin shows home prices nationwide increased 0.25% in September while Salt Lake County saw single-family homes climb 1.5% to a median of $650,000 as overall sales dropped by 10% from last year; statewide, Utah home prices rose 1.9% compared to last September.

ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast in Provo on Oct.

17 highlighted Latter-day Saint themes during the Notre Dame-BYU game, featuring a Book of Mormon reading by Pat McAfee (a nod to local faith) amid reactions to the religious references. The show will next cover the University of Utah team this weekend.

USA Today's 2026 Sports Readers Choice Awards rank Salt Lake City, Delta Center and Jazz Bear in the NBA top 10.

The Utah Jazz will host the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at the Delta Center as local fans support the team while owner Ryan Smith drives a downtown makeover.