With a lengthening parade of endorsements by well known Republicans -- now including Mitt Romney -- Jason Chaffetz, the GOP candidate for Utah's Third District seat in Congress, may not need the backing of incumbent Rep. Chris Cannon.

SALT LAKE CITY -- New U.S. Census figures show that Utah's Latino population surged by half to more than 300,000 in the past eight years.

The bumpy ride of higher gas prices is about to get a bit bumpier.

Motorists in Orem will soon be seeing yellow -- that is, flashing yellow left-turn arrows at a few new traffic lights in the city.

Saratoga Springs residents are facing a 163-percent property tax increase, and the city has been forced to lay off 18 employees as the community addresses the largest crisis in its history.

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Helicopters have dumped water on the Bridal Veil Falls fire for nearly two weeks, but the blaze will likely continue to burn until Mother Nature joins them.

Girl Scouts and others are now welcome to hold meetings in Eagle Mountain City Hall, as long as there isn't a higher priority meeting already there and it's not a Tuesday or Sunday.

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According to a new annual report on the Orem Public Library, already noted as one of the nation's busiest libraries, business is booming.

Keira Miller, 3, is escorted onto the ballroom dance floor by Tyson Cantrell as Lily Lawrence, 4, is shown to the slipper bench by Kevin Hollcombe to try and find a shoe that fits during the Princess Festival held at Hatfieldadelphia Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in Lindon. At left is Daniel Logan. Local developer Ron Hatfield, grandfather to 38 girls, created the enchanted site originally for his grandchildren. It has since grown into a small-scale amusement park featuring a royal ballroom, seen here, a full-sized castle and fairy tale fountains, playgrounds and a gazebo. The first Princess Festival, which runs through Saturday, is not only a magical time for children, but also serves as a fundraiser for the charity Hatfield and his wife founded, In Our Own Quiet Way.SClBSClB

The framework of a plea deal is in place for former Genola town clerk Traci Wright, but the prosecutor is looking for some input before a formal offer is made, according to defense attorney Michael Petro.