PROVO, Utah-In news that broke late Tuesday evening, BYU men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope has been signed to an extension by the Cougars’ athletics department. This extension lasts through the 2026-2027 season. Because the athletics department is wading through budget concerns caused by covid-19, Pope has opted to defer […]
Tuesday evening, BYU football was ranked No. 14 in the first college football playoff rankings released for the 2020 season. A four-team playoff format currently exists in NCAA the FBS subdivision, the highest level of Division I college football. Therefore, if the playoff were to start today, the teams that […]
OGDEN, Utah-Wednesday, Weber State men’s basketball commences its 59th season at the Division I level (the Wildcats are 1051-629, . 625 at the Division I level) by hosting the NCAA Division II Adams State Grizzlies of Alamosa, Colo. The Wildcats are coming off a 12-20 campaign (8-12 in Big Sky […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 12 additional chapters of its consolidated handbook in 26 languages. The entire handbook will be available in 35 languages in mid-2021 with additional languages to follow. The newly translated sections include: Chapter 1: God’s Plan and Your Role […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Tuesday, covid-19 statistics were updated for Utah by the state department of health. 65.2 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (118,773-182,121) are recovered. 34.4 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (62,540-182,121) are active cases. In the past 24 hours, recoveries (1,669) exceeded new active cases (1,021). There are 56,233 more […]
NEW YORK-Monday, No. 8 BYU football had its offensive line, in its entirety, named to the Joe Moore Award Watch List. The Cougars are one of 22 teams being considered for this annual award which recognizes the nation’s most outstanding offensive line. This announcement was made by The Foundation For […]
CEDAR CITY, Utah-Wednesday, Southern Utah University men’s basketball commences its season by visiting Loyola Marymount at Los Angeles. Saturday, the Thunderbirds will have their home opener against NAIA-affiliated St. Katherine of San Marcos, Calif. at the America First Event Center. The Thunderbirds, who are entering their 33rd season at the […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, covid-19 statistics were updated for Utah by the state department of health. 65.3 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (117,104-179,420) are recovered statewide. 34.3 percent of covid-19 cases in Utah (61,519-179,420) are active cases. In the past 24 hours, new recoveries (1,200) exceeded new active cases (1,040). There […]
UINTA-WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST, Utah-In news released Monday, firefighting personnel on the Heber-Kamas Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest will burn 1,000 slash piles (about 20 acres) to reduce hazardous fuels. This process will last through December 31 along the Spring Canyon Road near Washington and Trial Lakes. This is […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed more temples have advanced to various levels of reopening. These changes will go into effect November 30 and entail both Phases 1 and 2 of reopening. Phase 1 of reopening consists of living husband-and-wife sealings by appointment. Phase […]
