I love Utah and its people. I consider myself a lifelong Utahn, but I've benefited from several opportunities to live outside the state as my husband completed his job training. One of those opportunities was a year spent in Alabama. Although our time in Alabama was brief, it was deeply ...

I’ve lived in Orem for almost 20 years with my husband and six children. My six kids have attended or currently attend Orem’s public schools. I’m very involved in our schools and have been an active, vocal advocate for them. Recently, my vocal opposition for creating an Orem-only school ...

Much has been said about the possibility of a school district split. Let me share a few of my thoughts. Should a study be done? The mayor and the city council voted in favor of having a study done. My reason for agreeing to a study was to evaluate the pros and cons of a district split. I am ...

Utah is no stranger to disasters, both natural and man-made. The state has a long history of natural disasters including flooding, wildfires, tornadoes and drought. The Mammoth and Pack Creek fires in 2021 are examples of this problem. It is more important now for residents and small businesses ...

“There are three kinds of lies,” the saying goes, “lies, damned lies and statistics.” Popularized by Mark Twain, this aphorism describes the persuasive power of statistics to bolster weak arguments even when the numbers are false, misleading or incomplete. The Utah County Attorney’s ...

I’ve been a dance writer for over 20 years — published in numerous local and national magazines and newspapers. So when I was made aware of Orem dance-studio owner Kim DelGrosso running for Utah State School Board on an anti-inclusion platform, I was intrigued. And when I read The Salt Lake ...