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Mwala’s water project: What will prove the last mile works?
Mwala Cluster Last Mile Water Supply Project Last Updated 8 mins ago by On 24 October 2026, President William Ruto commissioned Phase Two of the Mwala Cluster Last Mile Water Supply Project in Mbiuni, Machakos County. Kenya Broadcasting Corporation reported that the phase is intended to serve approximately 120,000 residents across eleven communities. That is an announced service target, not a count of connected households or a measure of water delivered.
Former Utah golfer Blake Tomlinson captures 2nd Utah Open title in 5 years
PROVO — Four years ago, Blake Tomlinson won the Utah Open title to launch a professional career for the University of Utah golf standout to Canada and the PGA Tour Americas. After spending the past year playing mostly state opens and Monday qualifiers, he’s hopeful a second win might do the same thing. Tomlinson shot 5-under-par 67 Sunday to finish with a three-day total of 21-under 195 and clinch his second Larry H. Miller Utah Open and the $25,000 winners’ check at Riverside Country Club.
Bosnia and Herzegovina receives homecoming welcome in Utah during World Cup stay
Utah welcomes Bosnia & Herzegovina for World Cup Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Shortcuts Open/Close/ or ? Play/PauseSPACE Increase Volume↑ Decrease Volume↓ Seek Forward→ Seek Backward← Captions On/Offc Fullscreen/Exit Fullscreenf Mute/Unmutem Decrease Caption Size- Increase Caption Size+ or = Seek %0-9 KEY TAKEAWAYS Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup team received a warm welcome in Utah.
Real Salt Lake’s Zavier Gozo named MLS All-Star First XI, a first for Utah native Original
SANDY — Zavier Gozo’s breakout season continued Friday during Major League soccer’s international break during the FIFA men’s World Cup. The 19-year-old Real Salt Lake attacker who grew up in Eagle Mountain was named to the league’s MLS All-Star First XI on Thursday morning, making him eligible to make his first MLS All-Star appearance July 29 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Utah Celtic boys finish unprecedented run of 4 straight national championships
HERRIMAN — Patrick Stevenson remains uncommitted for his college soccer career, but he may want to consider signing with Real Monarchs after his latest performance at Zions Bank Stadium. A week ago, the Lone Peak High senior scored a hat trick in the 6A state championship to help the Knights to their first title in 21 years. The only thing he lacked for club side Utah Celtic FC was a third goal on Sunday.
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Desperate survivors try to kickstart recovery as they wait for help for the living - and the dead
Location: High Street, Black River. An important coastal road which was damaged in the storm. November 1, 2025 - Sean Walker/CNN The air smells of damp earth and drying mud. Smoke from debris fires mixes with a faint tang of fuel from the few generators that still have gas. Every sound carries: the strike of hammers and the scrape of shovels as Jamaicans try to dig out and rebuild after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island.
Colorado fined, reprimanded for 'inappropriate' chants against BYU
PROVO â A precedent has been set for Big 12 teams that continue to use a profane chant directed at BYU and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints moving forward. The Big 12 announced Tuesday morning that it has levied a $50,000 fine and publicly reprimanded the University of Colorado for the use of what it called an "inappropriate" chant by several fans about the Cougars and its sponsoring institution.
25 Years Strong: Hawai‘i Guard and Philippines Celebrate Enduring Partnership
CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — Cheers, handshakes and shared stories filled the air Sept. 23–25 as the Hawai‘i National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines celebrated 25 years of partnership — a bond that has endured typhoons, crises and global challenges to become the Indo-Pacific’s longest-running state partnership through the Department of War National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Hosts State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum
CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted the 2025 State Partnership Program Senior Leader Forum at its headquarters Sept. 15-19. U.S. Air Force Major General Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, addressed state adjutant generals and senior enlisted leaders, emphasizing the importance of strengthening partnerships and outlining future strategic plans.
Utah is hosting 6 international rugby squads this weekend, and they're falling in love with the state
SALT LAKE CITY — Tongan rugby captain Ben Tameifuna didn't know what to expect from the Tongan rugby national team's first visit to Utah ahead of Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup finale. But he learned the strength of Utah's Tongan community pretty quick. Almost as soon as the squad landed in the Beehive State and headed to the team hotel, a group of Tongan internationals living on the Wasatch Front met the players, coaches and staff to give them a warm greeting.
Utah State’s final Mountain West season starts with new coach, low expectations Original
Former BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall's return to his home state won't face lofty expectations in his first season with Utah State, or at least not from the outside. The Aggies were picked to finish ninth out of 12 teams in the school's final season in the Mountain West before joining the rebuilt Pac-12 in 2026, as announced Wednesday on the first day of the Mountain West media days in Las Vegas.
Itchy Pet Awareness Month shines light on skin conditions in Scotland’s pets
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BYU beats out Oregon, USC for 5-star QB Ryder Lyons' commitment
A few months after going to the transfer portal to add Stanford's Bachmeier brothers from Stanford — Tiger and Bear, specifically — BYU football has added a lion to the mix. Or more specifically, a Lyons. Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons announced his commitment to the Cougars on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show Tuesday morning, pledging to BYU over offers from Oregon, USC, Ole Miss, and around 40 other offers, per 247Sports.
BYU beats out Oregon, USC for 5-star QB Ryder Lyons' commitment
A few months after going to the transfer portal to add Stanford's Bachmeier brothers from Stanford — Tiger and Bear, specifically — BYU football has added a lion to the mix. Or more specifically, a Lyons. Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons announced his commitment to the Cougars on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show Tuesday morning, pledging to BYU over offers from Oregon, USC, Ole Miss, and around 40 other offers, per 247Sports.
Oregon apologizes for offensive chant directed at BYU, Latter-day Saints
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon student section is apologizing after an offensive chant was repeated about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the Ducks' blowout victory Saturday afternoon over BYU.
Utah to host Pacific Nations Cup final, direct qualifier for 2027 Rugby World Cup
SANDY — Kalani Sitake played fullback at BYU and currently leads the Cougars' football program. But when the son of Tom and Eseta Sitake faced troubles as a child — including poverty and his parents' divorce when he was young — there was another sport that he constantly leaned on. "I know a thing or two about rugby," he said Wednesday during an announcement ceremony bringing the Pacific Nations Cup to the United States, including the final in Utah. "Rugby was always the stable thing in our life.
Chris Eubank Jr Vs Conor Benn Tickets: A Legacy Reignited
The long-awaited clash between Chris Eubank Jr Vs Conor Benn Tickets is set to unfold on April 26, 2025. At the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. This isn’t just another boxing match it’s a collision of two legacies. A generational grudge match that has captured the imagination of boxing fans across the globe. Get your Chris Eubank Jr Vs Conor Benn Tickets now on eticketing.co! Don’t miss this highly anticipated boxing showdown as two British rivals clash in an electrifying bout.
Eubank Jr Vs Benn: Jones Jr Reveals Game Plan for Conor
Chris Eubank Jr’s former trainer and boxing legend Roy Jones Jr has offered Conor Benn advice on how to defeat his ex-protege. The British rivals are set to collide in a blockbuster middleweight showdown on April 26. At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Eubank Jr Vs Benn, more than 30 years after their fathers famously faced off in the ring.
Chris Eubank Jr Vs Conor Benn Tickets: A Clash of Bloodlines
In what promises to be one of the most emotionally charged and anticipated boxing bouts of 2025. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to square off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Rekindling a family feud that once defined an era in British boxing. With the legacy of their fathers adding weight to every punch. Chris Eubank Jr Vs Conor Benn Tickets are becoming some of the most sought-after in the sport.
Cooper Flagg showed why so many NBA teams want him - including the Jazz
NEWARK, N.J. — In Cooper Flagg's most outstanding player performance in the East regional finals of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the Duke freshman showed exactly why virtually every college team was recruiting him and any NBA team would tank to draft him. Flagg had 16 points, nine rebounds, three assists and a block in the Blue Devils' 85-65 win over Alabama in the East regional final Saturday night.
BYU hoops found success at 'Marriott East' in Denver. Can Cougars do it again on neutral site?
PROVO — For a moment, the home of the Denver Nuggets felt like "Marriott Center East." During a media timeout in the NCAA Tournament, when No. 17 BYU men's basketball held off Wisconsin 91-89, the Badgers' band started trumpeting the fight song.
Charles Abouo's role with BYU basketball is different, but no less rewarding, in return to March
PROVO — Sitting in a corner next to BYU director of analytics and strategy Akash Sebastian, Charles Abouo's hands fly over a keyboard, his eyes darting back and forth on a screen that shows Wisconsin cuts as he stitches together highlights from the past season and prepares a scouting report for the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Locals in NFL free agency: Puka Nacua's 3rd season will look familiar to BYU fans
AROUND THE SHIELD — Puka Nacua will reconnect with an old flame in his third season with the Los Angeles Rams. The former Orem High and BYU wide receiver will switch from his No. 17 jersey to No. 12, his old college number, he announced Tuesday. Nacua has worn the No. 12 in some variation for most of his life. Originally worn by his older sister, Chanel, while playing basketball, the younger Nacua picked it up in little league not long after.
Former BYU star, Utah native Conner Mantz shatters American half-marathon record
PROVO — America’s best in half-marathon now goes through the Conner Mantz zone. Mantz checked in at 59 minutes, 17 seconds in the Houston half marathon to help the U.S. Olympian and Cache Valley native shatter the 18-year American record in the event by 26 seconds Sunday. The 27-year-old former BYU star blitzed the streets of Houston before holding off Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena in a photo finish.
JuJu Murray, No. 23 Ole Miss hand BYU first loss in overtime
PROVO โ Richie Saunders started hot in BYU's first road test at LionTree Arena in La Jolla, California. But Ole Miss' Jaylen "JuJu" Murray ended on a heater. Murray scored 28 points with five rebounds and five assists, and the No. 23-ranked Rebels outscored BYU 19-8 in overtime to hand the Cougars their first loss of the season, 96-85 Wednesday afternoon in the Rady Children's Invitational.
Top-ranked BYU cross country keeps sights on national meet ahead of Mountain regional
PROVO — Cross country is a unique sport in college athletics, in that conference meets don't factor much into the race for a national title. But BYU men's head coach Ed Eyestone made sure his runners celebrated the program's first-ever Big 12 title before turning towards Friday afternoon's NCAA Mountain regional in Reno, Nevada. The Cougars also added to the trophy case, one that includes back-to-back Big 12 titles from the women's program in the school's second season in the conference.
BYU women ride another 3rd quarter run to get win over Colorado State for 3-0 start
PROVO β A year ago, the BYU women's basketball team had a well-earned reputation about the third quarter, but not a very good one. The Cougars were notorious for starting slow in the second half, a trend that event cost them several games. Not anymore.
Ferrin's 44-yard field goal wills No. 9 BYU to 22-21 win over Utah in wild rivalry finish
SALT LAKE CITY — The game was supposed to be over. After Utah had stopped No. 9 BYU in the shadows of its own goal posts on fourth-and-10 with less than two minutes remaining, a defensive holding penalty gave the Cougars another chance. Jake Retzlaff, who completed just 15-of-33 passes for 219 yards, wasn't about to miss it. And neither was Will Ferrin.
BYU ranked No. 9 in 1st College Football Playoff ranking
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1A, 2A, 3A state cross country: BYU commits, Union teammates finish 1-2 atop 3A girls meet
SUGAR HOUSE — As Jaylie Jenkins and River White crossed the finish line almost simultaneously at the 3A girls cross country state meet, the Union teammates didn't just give a glimpse of the past four years on the same team. They also provided a look into the future. Jenkins, who has committed to BYU, and her current and future teammate White finished first and second, respectively, in 17 minutes, 48.74 seconds and 17:48.83 Wednesday at Sugar House Park. "It was awesome," Jenkins said.
More than practice: 2 weeks from tonight, 'KYU' gets real in Provo
PROVO — Kevin Young expected a learning curve when he changed lanes following an 18-year NBA career that included the past three as associate head coach of the Phoenix Suns for the college game at BYU. He expected to figure out details of the collegiate experience, like when to use his timeouts during two 20-minute halves instead of four, 12-minute quarters, or how to handle the recruiting trail.
Mike Weir hopes Black Desert inspires new Utah golfers
IVINS, Utah — Mike Weir came to Utah in 1989 to play golf at BYU, and always kept a home even while navigating a pro career across the PGA Tour to the heights of the 2003 Masters championship. Back then, he was part of a select few of Utah golfers, a fairly short list including the likes of Johnny Miller, Jay Don Blake and Billy Casper, et al., navigating life on tour with their love for the Beehive State.
Egor Demin shines in BYU scrimmage debut, but how he's fitting in off court might be as impressive
PROVO — In a globetrotting career in his native Russia or Spain with his Real Madrid teammates, Egor Demin has probably played in some bigger environments, likely louder, and probably pretty frenzied in the basketball-loving cities of Europe. But there is something about BYU, about the Roar of Cougars student section, and about the city of Provo, he adds.
Orchard rallies Provo with 20 unanswered to stun Spanish Fork for key Region 8 win
PROVO — Plenty of times this season, Gehrig Orchard has found a way to find Provo teammate Oliver MacKay and let the shifty running back do his thing, all the way to 894 yards and 15 touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 4-2 start, with a 3-0 opening to Region 8 play. On Friday night, Provo put its trust in Orchard — and the 6-foot-1 junior repaid his pack ten-fold.
Video: Gabriel Martinelli proves doubters wrong with sublime finish Original
Gabriel Martinelli has smashed his side ahead after a dominant and impressive opening 20 minutes from Arsenal. After a very difficult opening five fixtures for Mikel Arteta’s men that included trips to Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, Arsenal welcomed newly promoted Leicester City to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have been criticised for being overly defensive in the past few weeks but were keen to showcase just how good they are on the ball as they dominated the Foxes.
Michael Owen questions role of former United star after defeat Original
Michael Owen has openly criticized West Ham’s summer signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka after their heavy defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. After a long summer of anticipation for the new season for West Ham fans, their side has gotten the new campaign off to a catastrophic start which was exemplified on Saturday afternoon. In yet another London derby defeat, Julen Lopetgui’s side were outclassed and torn apart by a ravenous Chelsea team that put three past them with ease.
Video: Arsenal and Spurs players almost come to blows after nasty tackle Original
The North London derby has reached boiling point with both sets of players clashing after a risky challenge from Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber. In a surprise to absolutely nobody, Arsenal’s clash with Spurs has not been for the faint-hearted with both teams applying a high line and intense press.
Rodri surprisingly names Arsenal star as one of his favourites Original
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has named Premier League rival Declan Rice as one of the best players in his position in the country. After a perfect start to their new Premier League campaign, the Gunners hit a sizeable and unexpected bump in the road against Brighton prior to the international break. With Kai Havertz giving Mikel Arteta’s side the lead in the first half with a smart finish over the outrushing goalkeeper the tie was turned on its head just after the break.
USU responds to Department of Justice's 'notice of noncompliance'
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USU responds to Department of Justice's 'notice of noncompliance'
LOGAN — Utah State University filed a lengthy response to last month’s notice of noncompliance from the U.S. Department of Justice stemming from “persistent climate concerns in the USU football program,” as noted Tuesday by the university when the school noted it would take “additional actions” to address those concerns. The Justice Department sent a letter to the university Aug.
USU responds to Department of Justice's 'notice of noncompliance'
LOGAN β Utah State University filed a lengthy response to last month's notice of noncompliance from the U.S. Department of Justice stemming from "persistent climate concerns in the USU football program," as noted Tuesday by the university when the school noted it would take "additional actions" to address those concerns. The Justice Department sent a letter to the university Aug.
Swoosh, there it is: After 15 years with Adidas, Utah Valley signs on with Nike
OREM — Another Utah collegiate athletic department is signing with the Swoosh. After 15 years being outfitted with an apparel affiliation with Adidas, Utah Valley University is officially a multi-year brand partner with Nike. The deal, which was announced Wednesday by the university, makes the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel that reported revenue in excess of $46 billion for fiscal year 2022 the official outfitter of Wolverine athletics.
Have You Seen This? Early candidates for college football's catch, pick - and flop - of the year
BACK ON CAMPUS — With apologies to the appetizer that was Week 0, college football officially and fully returned to campuses across the country over the weekend, including locally in Salt Lake City, Provo, Logan and St. George.
Bukayo Saka fumes at referee inconsistency after Arsenal defeat Original
Bukayo Saka has questioned the referee’s decision to send off Declan Rice during Arsenal’s disappointing draw on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in a hugely controversial contest which left many Arsenal fans fuming.
Bukayo Saka equals incredible Thierry Henry record against Brighton Original
Bukayo Saka has shown just how important he is to Mikel Arteta’s squad with his determined assist against Brighton on Saturday afternoon. After a statement win at Villa Park, Arsenal welcomed Brighton to the Emirates Stadium as they searched for their third win in a row in this Premier League season.
Former medalists Hunter Woodhall, David Blair highlight Utah athletes at 2024 Paralympics
AT THE GAMES — The Olympic flame has been extinguished over the streets of Paris, but thousands of athletes will still take to competition representing their countries in the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics, which begin Wednesday with an opening ceremony of its own. Seven athletes who were born in or live and train and Utah will don the red, white and blue in pursuit of Paralympic gold over the next month.
2 Spanish Fork teens, athletic trainers save man's life at high school cross country meet
SPANISH FORK — It was a moment neither had hoped they'd never have to encounter, but two Spanish Fork High students were prepared by an elective class a year before to help save a man's life at a local cross-country meet Saturday. PJ Merrill and Trayven Elquist were near the Dons' team tent at the annual UIAAA Invitational at Spanish Fork Sports Park when they saw a group of Carbon High students coalesce around a 49-year-old man who had fallen.
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What you need to know about UFC 307, back in Salt Lake for 3rd straight year
SALT LAKE CITY — The country's top mixed martial arts promotion is coming back to Utah with a third consecutive Pay-Per-View event in the state, and details of the card have been finalized. Tickets go on sale Friday for UFC 307 at the Delta Center, the Oct. 5 card that will be headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between Alex Pereira and No. 8-ranked contender Khalil Roundtree Jr. in a battle of knockout artists.
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