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Utah County warming centers will need more staffing next winter, advocates say
Provo promotes Haight to officially serve as new public works director
Utah’s new plan for Great Salt Lake Basin ‘to ensure an ongoing, resilient water supply’
State medical examiner rules American Fork couple’s deaths ‘undetermined’; case closed
Miss Provo service project aims to provide scholarships to Utah County immigrant students
Utah County Emergency Food and Shelter Program awarded federal funds
Key takeaways from the Explore Act, one of the largest outdoor recreation bills ever
Suffering from a cold or allergies? This time of year, it can be hard to tell
Payson theater to show ‘Footloose’ coinciding with Kevin Bacon return; proceeds to charity
De Rugy: Tax time myths and truths
Another Tax Day has come and gone, and most Americans believe they pay too much. One recent poll revealed that 56% say they pay more than their fair share. Unfortunately, I fear this is just the beginning considering the insane level of debt Washington policymakers have accumulated over the ...
Harrop: Did legalization of abortion lead to lower crime rates?
Growing restrictions on the right to an abortion have revived talk of what many still regard as a highly controversial theory. It holds that the legalization of abortion in 1973 reduced the number of unwanted children, who might have been at higher risk of committing serious crimes. And that ...
Vineyard to get firehouse, pending City Council approval
Vineyard City, which has seen substantial growth over the past few years, will be getting a firehouse within the next year, something the growing city has been lacking. City Manager Eric Ellis said Vineyard still will be contracting with the Orem Fire Department, which also services Lindon, ...
Utah County warming centers will need more staffing next winter, advocates say
Utah is often recognized as being a national leader in volunteer service. And having a base of individuals willing to give up a night's sleep to staff Utah County's warming centers played a role in helping those who were seeking an escape from frigid temperatures feel safe and welcomed. In ...
Provo promotes Haight to officially serve as new public works director
Provo's Public Works Department has a new director, and city officials didn't have to go far to fill the vacancy. The Provo City Council unanimously voted to appoint Gordon Haight to the new role Tuesday. He's served as Provo’s city engineer since 2022 but has worked in city government for ...
State medical examiner rules American Fork couple’s deaths ‘undetermined’; case closed
Police are wrapping up their investigation into an American Fork couple who were found dead in their home earlier this year. American Fork police responded to a home at 179 N. Center St., on Jan. 3 for a welfare check. Once inside, authorities found 84-year-old Sally and Duane Francom ...