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A Georgian gala: Jane Austen’s 250th birthday celebrated at Provo Library

A birthday party for one of history's most beloved authors was held at the Provo Library Tuesday night. Not a smart phone was in sight as people dressed in fancy 19th-Century England clothes socialized, ate cake and performed long line dances well into the evening, all in honor of Jane ...

Sub for Santa: Homeless family seeking Christmas gifts for their boy

Editor’s note: All United Way’s Sub for Santa participants’ names have been changed. To help a family like this one, visit https://subforsanta.org or text or call the Sub for Santa hotline at 801-356-6300. As of today, 296 families are still in need of support. A homeless family who is ...

Utah Legislature will consider a kratom ban next year

Citing their highly addictive properties and strong withdrawal issues, Utah lawmakers will consider banning a little-regulated substance sold in gas stations and vape shops — kratom. Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia with leaves that are often used to self-treat conditions like ...

Sub for Santa: Family on single income requesting Christmas help

Editor’s note: All United Way’s Sub for Santa participants’ names have been changed. To help a family like this one, visit https://subforsanta.org or text or call the Sub for Santa hotline at 801-356-6300. As of today, 329 families are still in need of support. Raising five kids on a ...