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MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Utah football player Aaron Lowe was remembered as an optimist, role model and friend at his funeral in Texas. Coach Kyle Whittingham announced to mourners the school would retire Lowe’s number and establish a scholarship in his name. Lowe’s coaches and teammates, Utah athletic staff and the university president took a

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — An early winter storm is forecast to bring the first heavy snowfall of the season to portions of the U.S. Rocky Mountains this week. The National Weather Service on Monday issued winter storm warnings for large areas of Wyoming and southern Montana. The warnings are in effect through midday Wednesday. Up

FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — An unexpected snowstorm forced the rescue of dozens of runners in a long-distance trail race in the mountains of northern Utah. None of the 87 or so runners rescued Saturday had to be hospitalized. Davis County Sheriff Kelly Sparks says several were treated for hypothermia and one was hurt in a

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has reported 32 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths. It marked the seventh time in 10 days that the tribe has reported no deaths. The latest numbers released Saturday pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,392 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more

By TIM VANDENACK Standard-Examiner OGDEN, Utah (AP) — A 19-year-old Utah man is part of a small group of aficionados so skilled with whips that they’re almost like appendages to their bodies. The Standard-Examiner Danny Shaw of Ogden man won four gold medals in all at the L.A Whip Conventions of 2020 and 2021 and

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Freshman Kris Brown threw for one touchdown and ran for two in his first start and Montana defeat Dixie State 31-14. Bouncing back from a loss in a Top 10 showdown last week, the Grizzlie, who dropped to No. 6 in the FCS rankings, overcame a slow start.  Brown, who replaced

By JOHN COON Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — Hank Bachmeier threw for 172 yards and Boise State forced four turnovers in a 26-17 upset victory over No. 10 BYU on Saturday.  Cyrus Habibi-Likio ran for a season-high 75 yards and a touchdown, and Andrew Van Buren added a season-high 60 yards and a touchdown.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. (AP) — Lawyers for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s former campaign manager, who resigned this week after an investigation substantiated claims of sexual misconduct made against him, is calling the accusations baseless. KUTV reports in a statement Friday, lawyers representing Austin Cox said the relationship with a female campaign employee was a

By KATIE McKELLAR The Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The sister of a woman brutally killed in one of Utah’s most notorious murder cases in 1996 has become one of the state’s most powerful voices against the death penalty. And The Deseret News reports she has some allies on Utah’s Capitol Hill, including

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation is reporting 51 more COVID-19 cases and one additional death. Friday. It was the third consecutive day that the tribe reported at least one coronavirus-related death after going six days in a row with no additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,3350 confirmed

ELKO, Nev. (AP) — The first Nevada marijuana store on the Idaho border has been cleared to open in the rural Elko County town of Jackpot. The Elko Daily Free Press reports the Elko County Commission unanimously approved a business license for the Thrive Cannabis Marketplace this week after authorities confirmed dispensary workers had passed

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 49 more COVID-19 cases and five additional deaths. It’s the second consecutive day that the tribe reported at least one coronavirus-related death after going six days in a row with no additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,309 confirmed COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The former campaign manager for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has resigned after an investigation substantiated claims of sexual misconduct made against him by a female campaign employee. The Republican governor said Thursday that an independent investigation found cause to terminate Austin Cox, his 2020 campaign manager, but he resigned prior

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Former BYU tight end and college football hall of famer Gordon Hudson died Sept. 27. He was 59. The school says he died in San Jose, California. Hudson suited up for the Cougars from 1980 to 1983, earning All-America honors as a junior and senior. He amassed 2,484 yards receiving and

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah governor: President Biden to expand two national monuments that were downsized by Trump.

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona regulators are moving to reduce the potential profits of the state’s largest electricity provider as part of a pending rate-setting case that also includes major coal-related issues. The Corporation Commission voted 4-1 Wednesday to reduce Arizona Public Service Co.’s authorized profit on expenses to 8.7%, from 10%. Commissioner Justin Olson said

This is a chance for Boise State to turn the tables on No. 10 BYU. When Boise State traveled to Provo, Utah, in 2019, it was the Broncos who were highly ranked and the Cougars who sprang the upset. Boise State is looking to spoil homecoming at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU will try keep its

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 65 more COVID-19 cases and one death. It was the first time in seven days that the tribe reported a coronavirus-related death. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,260 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 22 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the sixth consecutive day. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,194 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death toll remains at 1,447.

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer The Big 12 will still have some longstanding rivalries once Texas and Oklahoma split for the Southeastern Conference. Century-old games like Kansas versus Kansas State and Baylor versus TCU remain. There is also Farmageddon between Iowa State and Kansas State that will be played for the 105th season in

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin is launching a campaign to challenge Republican Sen. Mike Lee in Utah. McMullin is a former CIA agent and congressional aide. He announced his third-party candidacy Tuesday in the conservative state where he made inroads with voters uncomfortable with

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Monday reported 29 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the fifth consecutive day. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,172 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death toll remains at 1,447.

By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah football players and coaches have returned to practice grieving one of their own who was killed in a shooting at a postgame party. The team was on the field for the first time since sophomore defensive back Aaron Lowe was shot on Sept. 26,

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Hundreds of people not wearing masks packed a legislative hearing to urge Utah lawmakers to fight President Joe Biden’s plan to require most workers to get either vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19. Most of the people who attended the hearing Monday criticized Biden’s plan, saying it will infringe on

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press Front-line medical workers are growing weary of COVID-19 denial and misinformation in treating unvaccinated patients during the delta-driven surge. Doctors are constantly asked to prescribe an unproven parasite drug, and patients sometimes lash out when they are told no. An Illinois family practice doctor has patients tell him that microchips

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer SMU’s Tanner Mordecai is throwing touchdown passes at the fastest rate in the Football Bowl Subdivision since 2012. The Oklahoma transfer has passed for at least four touchdowns in each of the Mustangs’ games and his total of 24 is the most through five games since West Virginia’s

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Alabama and Georgia remain the top two teams in The Associated Press college football poll after a week in which nine ranked teams lost. Iowa moved up to No. 3 and is gearing up for No. 4 Penn State in its biggest home game since the 1980s. No.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police arrested a man early Sunday in connection with the shooting death of Utah sophomore cornerback Aaron Lowe. Homicide detectives with the Salt Lake City Police Department located 22-year-old Buk M. Buk in Draper and booked him on charges of aggravated murder, attempted murder and felony discharge of a firearm.

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has reported 35 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. The latest numbers released Saturday pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,106 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death toll remains at

By KYLE DUNPHEY DESERET NEWS MOAB, Utah (AP) — Fear and grief are gripping the normally fun and friendly southern Utah town of Moab, which has been rocked by two high-profile criminal cases. The Deseret News reports the shooting deaths of beloved locals Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner have gone unsolved for over a month.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Kylan Weisser threw two touchdown passes and added a pair of TD runs to help Weber State beat Cal Poly 38-7. Weisser was 11-of-16 passing for 143 yards, completing at least one pass to 10 different receivers. He capped a 12-play, 79-yard drive to open the game with a

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Beau Kelly set up the game-winning touchdown with a 30-yard punt return and Davis Alexander cashed in with a 10-yard run to the end zone early in the fourth quarter as the Vikings earned their first Big Sky Conference win of the season, knocking off Southern Utah 20-13. Noah Alejado

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Chris Oladokun threw two touchdown passes, Pierre Strong Jr. ran for two more scores and South Dakota State beat Dixie State 55-7. South Dakota State (4-0) went three-and-out three times and had minus-8 total yards in its first four offensive possessions before exploding in the second quarter for 35 points. Dixie

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The move by Texas and Oklahoma to the Southeastern Conference is generating plenty of chatter in the Big 12. Now the Longhorns and Sooners are finally playing road games in the league they’re leaving. Plenty of things were the same in the 40th trip

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cecilio Domínguez scored a goal in each half and Austin beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 on Saturday. Austin won for just the second time in its last eight matches. Real Salt Lake (11-11-6) made its first trip to Austin. Domínguez scored his sixth goal of the season in the 17th minute

By ZAK PODMORE The Salt Lake Tribune SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With 88% of Utah in exceptional drought conditions, there’s new scrutiny of the state’s place among the highest municipal per capita water users in the United States. Zach Frankel of the Utah Rivers Council tells The Salt Lake Tribune the low water rates

By JOHN COON Associated Press LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Tyler Allgeier ran for a career-high 218 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 13 BYU beat Utah State 34-20 on Friday night. BYU (5-0) beat Utah State (3-2) for the second straight time in the Battle for the Old Wagon Wheel rivalry series. Baylor Romney

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — A Navajo Nation company is taking over the operation of a coal mine it owns in northwestern New Mexico. The Navajo Transitional Energy Co. has owned the Navajo Mine near Farmington since 2013 but had contracted with the North American Coal Corp. to run it. The Navajo company will take over

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 88 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 33,995 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death toll remains at 1,447. Based on cases from Sept.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Supreme Court has tossed out a lawsuit filed by a Republican candidate trying to overturn the victory of a Navajo commissioner in a county dogged by allegations of discrimination against Navajo voters. Kelly Laws filed a lawsuit in January 2019, after losing the race to Democrat Willie Grayeyes

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Biden administration has scheduled an offshore oil and gas lease sale for the Gulf of Mexico on Nov. 17, obeying a court order. The Democratic president’s moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands was blocked by a judge in June. The government said it would resume sales

By BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a halt. It also slowed Marie Osmond, but not for long. The entertainer used the time to take her singing career in a different direction. She’s cultivating her childhood love of opera in a new album and upcoming tour

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of U.S. clinics pushing unproven stem cell procedures has ballooned in recent years. The Food and Drug Administration gave clinics three years to show that their questionable treatments were safe and worked. But today none of the clinics have won FDA approval and there

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Anderson Julio scored on a breakaway in the 95th minute to give Real Salt Lake a 2-1 victory over the LA Galaxy. Salt Lake has won three of its last four games. Los Angeles had its winless run extended to eight matches. Julio got a touch on Damir Kreilach’s long pass

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and GRANT SCHULTE Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Health care workers who were once saluted for saving lives in the COVID-19 outbreak are now being issued panic buttons and ditching their scrubs before going out in public to avoid harassment. Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 67 more COVID-19 cases and five additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 33,907 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death toll now is at 1,447. Based on cases from

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — A Navajo weaver who successfully challenged the constitutionality of Arizona’s in-person voting procedures and restrictive identity requirements for Native Americans has died. Navajo Nation Council officials say Agnes Laughter died Sunday, but no cause was immediately released. Laughter was born in 1932 in a traditional Navajo hogan. She was 16

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park officials say an autopsy has determined that a man whose body was found on the shore of a lake died of hypothermia. The body of 67-year-old Mark O’Neill, of Chimacum, Washington, was found Sept. 20 on the eastern shore of Shoshone Lake. O’Neill’s brother, 74-year-old Kim

By The Associated Press The coveted “Old Wagon Wheel” will be on the line when Utah State hosts No. 13 BYU. It’s become an iconic part of this in-state rivalry since 1948. The Aggies captured the wheel first, with a 20-7 win. The Cougars have held it the last two seasons since they won 42-14

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire attorney general’s office says Volkswagen Group of America and related companies are going to pay the state $1.15 million in a settlement for their use of devices on some diesel vehicles that resulted in excess emissions of nitrogen oxides. The office said that Volkswagen had installed software in

By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The family of slain traveler Gabby Petito has implored the public and news media to put the same energy into helping find other missing people as they did Petito, a 22-year-old woman who vanished on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend. Petito’s parents and stepparents

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Monday reported 20 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 33,800 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death toll remains at 1,442. Based on cases from Sept.

By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz are hungry to show they can take another step this season and contend for an NBA title. Guard Donovan Mitchell says the team has to play with hunger and an edge. Other players echoed Mitchell’s sentiment as the Jazz held their media

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State University football coach Nick Rolovich says a Cougars wide receiver was in stable condition in a hospital Monday after being shot during the weekend. Rolovich says he was awakened early Saturday with news that 22-year-old Brandon Gray had been wounded near the campus

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard has appointed Sophie Goldschmidt as president and CEO. She replaces Tiger Shaw. Goldschmidt was most recently CEO of the World Surf League and has held executive positions at the NBA, WTA, PGA European Tour, Rugby Football Union and Adidas. Shaw is stepping down after eight years

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The pandemic and vaccination rates were the talk of the NBA on media day Monday. Media day is the annual precursor to the start of training camp. Practices can begin on Tuesday. There were some fun hijinks from the day like David Letterman questioning Kevin Durant about his nickname.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Investigators have made no arrests but say they have several promising leads in the shooting death of University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe. Salt Lake City police Chief Mike Brown said Monday they have received several tips in the house-party slaying that also left a woman injured. Meanwhile, family

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah sophomore cornerback Aaron Lowe has died in a shooting at house party less than a year after teammate Ty Jordan was killed in an accidental shooting. Salt Lake City police say the 21-year-old Lowe was killed just a few hours after the Utes beat Washington State 24-13. A second

By JOHN COON Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — Baylor Romney threw for a career-high 305 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 15 BYU to a 35-27 victory over South Florida. Tyler Allgeier ran for 81 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help the Cougars earn their sixth straight victory dating to last

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Eric Barriere threw for 518 yards and four touchdown to lead FCS No. 6 Eastern Washington to a 50-21 victory over Southern Utah. Barriere surpassed 10,000 career yards passing in the first quarter, and now has 10,437.  He completed 30 of 48 passes and added 28 yards on the ground

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Trent Tompkins scored on a 1-yard run with 27 seconds left to help UC Davis beat Weber State 17-14 in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Football Championship Subdivision. UC Davis (4-0, 1-0 Big Sky Conference), ranked No. 12 in the STATS FCS poll, had lost four

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — TJ Pledger rushed for 117 yards and the go-ahead touchdown as Utah came from behind to beat Washington State 24-13 in the Utes’ Pac-12 opener. Pledger, a transfer from Oklahoma who only had 11 yards coming into the game, ran 20 yards for a touchdown

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Hank Bachmeier threw for two touchdowns, Boise State’s defense frustrated Utah State for a 27-3 win. The back-breaker was a 3-yard pass from Bachmeier to Scott Matlock with 5:09 to play. That capped a 15-yard drive after a critical fumble by Utah State quarterback Andrew Peasley. IUtah State, off to its

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A genetic testing company based in Salt Lake City is helping a historically Black and Catholic university in New Orleans create a genetic counseling program. Xavier University of Louisiana said in a news release Friday that the donation from Myriad Genetics will support the program’s initial development and launch. Company spokeswoman

By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An advocacy group for older adults has filed a civil rights complaint against Idaho over state crisis standards of care guidelines for hospitals overwhelmed amid the coronavirus pandemic. The group Justice in Aging wants the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to investigate Idaho’s health

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz’s home arena has announced it will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test for all fans over the age of 12. Vivint Smart Home Arena, located in Salt Lake City, will require fans to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken

IONIA, Mich. (AP) — A woman has been convicted in a drunken driving crash that killed a Michigan state trooper last summer. Thomasina Jones pleaded guilty Thursday in Ionia County Circuit Court to second-degree murder, operating a vehicle with a high blood-alcohol content causing death, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and driving on a suspended,

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 45 more COVID-19 cases and one additional death. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 33,682 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death toll now is at 1,437. Navajo officials are urging

By MATTHEW BROWN and CURT ANDERSON Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Federal officials say the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, whose body was found at a national park in Wyoming after a cross-country trip with him, has been indicted for unauthorized use of a debit card. Thursday’s announcement of an arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson has flushed last Sunday’s stinker of a performance away. The New York Jets rookie quarterback is focused on bouncing back from a four-interception outing and trying to lead his 0-2 team to its first victory. Wilson says he’s super anxious

By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Utes head into their Pac-12 opener against Washington State on Saturday with a ton of question marks on offense. Utah ranks eighth in the league in total offense and scoring offense after three games. New starting quarterback Cameron Rising could be a catalyst

By The Associated Press The Cougars have won 12 straight at LaVell Edwards Stadium heading into their game against South Florida. This will be just the second trip for the Bulls to the state of Utah. They lost 52-21 to the Utah Utes in 2001. South Florida is seeking its first win over a ranked

By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — As the Boy Scouts of America moves through its complex bankruptcy case, it’s encountering criticism from major religious groups that help it run thousands of scout units. The churches fear an eventual settlement could leave many of them unprotected. The Boy Scouts sought bankruptcy protection

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 52 more COVID-19 cases and five additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 33,637 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death toll now is at 1,436. Navajo officials are urging

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. government has released projections that indicate an even more troubling outlook for a river that serves 40 million people in the American West. The grim outlook Wednesday from the Bureau of Reclamation comes after it recently declared the first-ever shortage on the Colorado River. That means Arizona, Nevada and

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is renewing a push to expand a U.S. compensation program for people who were exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out during the Cold War. Advocates have been trying for years to bring awareness to the

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 36 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 33,548 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death toll remains at 1,431. Navajo officials are urging people

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson has seen the Bruins progress from a team that had a school-record 20 true freshmen play during coach Chip Kelly’s first season in 2018 to being ranked for the first time in four years. He’s a big part of the reason