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Local Money: 10 worst financial habits and how to break them

“This is the year!” Buffalo Bills fans say it every year during training camp. And it’s a common phrase heard by resolutionists who believe that this year will be better. A recent study done bycouponcabin.com found that over 52% of U.S. adults are optimistic that 2013 will be a better ...

American Fork police discover drugs in can of soda

The harmful effects of drinking soda have been widely told by health experts around the country, and this latest arrest does nothing to lessen the specter: The American Fork police recently discovered a can of soda filled with drugs.The can, which was filled with 16 balloons of heroin, was ...

Electrical fire at Costco causes $2M in damage

A fire, possibly started by a malfunctioning heater, caused an estimated $2 million in damage to Costco on New Year's Day.The store is closed for cleanup. On Wednesday two full-time employees stood in front of the store letting Costco members, who were arriving continuously, know of the ...

The top 10 apps to download if you live in American Fork

As mobile devices constantly evolve, so do the applications that are created for them. Our smartphones and tablets now can perform nearly any imaginable task -- they are our channels for entertainment, communication, financial management and guides for what to eat, where to go and how ...

Feds grant Alpine School District over $700,000

The most populous school district in the state just got a belated Christmas gift.The Alpine School District is receiving more than $700,000 in federal money over the next three years to improve its Physical Education programs. The district serves 71,000 students  -- 2,000 more than last ...

The Happy Denizen: Over the hill, a sweet spot

<img style="width: 300px; height: 223px; padding-left: 2ex; padding-bottom: 0px;" src="http://www.chrisyross.com/storage/DSC_0476.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1356982836505" alt="" align="right" />My parents travel from Arizona to Utah every year to spend Christmas with us. ...