ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Judge Amy Coney Barrett applauds as President Donald Trump announces Barrett as his nominee to the Supreme Court, in the Rose Garden at the White House, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) [Sep-26-2020]

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SALT LAKE CITY — Here are ten stories you may have missed over the weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

1. Utah woman killed in head-on Kane County crash

A Utah woman was killed Wednesday in a head-on collision in Kane County while traveling with her friends on the way to Lake Powell.

2. Utah senators call Supreme Court nominee highly respected

The not so widely kept secret of President Donald Trump’s choice for the U.S. Supreme Court — Amy Coney Barrett — brought swift response from a variety of Utah voices after Saturday’s announcement.

3. Truck plows into Burgess Owens' campaign HQ Friday night

No one was injured late Friday night when a truck plowed into the Midvale campaign headquarters of congressional candidate Burgess Owens, the candidate said on Twitter.

4. Trump paid little to no income taxes for the last 15 years due to heavy business losses, New York Times reports

President Donald Trump paid extremely little in income taxes in recent years as heavy losses from his business enterprises offset hundreds of millions of dollars in income, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing tax-return data.

5. Family hopes to avoid future tragedies with new initiative at Utah Lake

Two teens drowned after getting caught in a surprise storm on Utah Lake earlier this summer and their families have now partnered with the Utah Lake Commission for a life jacket drive as part of a new initiative they hope will prevent future tragedies.

Quarterback Zach Wilson crossing the end zone in Provo, Utah for their game against Troy
Quarterback Zach Wilson crossing the end zone in Provo, Utah for their game against Troy (Photo: BYU Photo)

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1. Zach Wilson sets new career mark in BYU's 48-7 win over Troy

Zach Wilson threw for a career-best 392 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for two more scores, to help No. 18 BYU overwhelm Troy 48-7 and to move to 2-0 on the season.

2. No goals, but Real Salt Lake earns rare point from Minnesota with scoreless draw

For the first time in five matches in the Twin Cities, RSL earned a point on the road with a scoreless draw with Minnesota.

3. BYU drops to No. 22 in AP, Coaches' polls after rout of Troy

For the first time in the college football season, all five teams from the Power Five leagues — as well as late-arriving conferences like the Mountain West and Mid-American — were eligible for AP voters.

4. Fast start propels Utah Royals to 2-2 draw with OL Reign in return to Rio Tinto Stadium

Aminata Diallo and Tziarra King each scored a goal to help Utah to a 2-2 draw with OL Reign in front of an announced limited-capacity crowd of 1,302 fans Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium.

5. Bingham completes 2-point conversion to beat East 29-28 in overtime thriller

After a short meeting by the referees, it was confirmed and the Miners walked off with a 29-28 win.

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