In an interesting twist of fate, two Oregon natives who became friends as teenagers in the Eugene area a few decades ago are now spearheading healthcare-related organizations in Utah County. The best part? Their paths crossed again as they were helping others. After meeting at a youth ...
Research has long shown that exercise benefits both physical and mental health. Now a new study from researchers at Brigham Young University suggests that it may also strengthen marriages, especially when couples exercise together. The study, recently published in Family Relations, found that ...
The percentage of students in Utah County's two largest school districts who scored an 18 or better on the ACT dipped slightly from 2025 to 2026, but remained at or above the statewide average, according to data released by the Utah State Board of Education this week. In the Alpine School ...
Utah Valley University’s (UVU) School of Education’s annual For the Love of Reading Conference — held on Sept. 30 — brought together educators, parents, librarians, and community leaders to address an exponential increase in aliteracy and share strategies for building lifelong ...
At a quarter to eight, the caravan of elementary students arrived, riding their bicycles and wearing helmets and reflective gear. As they waved to friends and chatted excitedly, the children stowed their gear, grabbed a donut, and shuffled into Orem’s Orchard Elementary School to begin ...
As adults, the only concept we seem to associate with Halloween is candy. Yet for kids and teens — and you, if you’re willing — the holiday can mean so much more. Because when you’re willing to look twice, you might see that Halloween actually serves as an annual opportunity for ...
Receiving your first bicycle as a kid is a monumental occasion, and, for some children in foster care, one they never get to experience. Ensuring a group of Utah children had the cherished moment of seeing their new ride for the first time were employees at Ken Garff in Orem. Employees ...
Brigham Young University's homecoming festivities are well underway in the lead up to the Cougars' football game against Iowa State on Friday night in Provo. An opening ceremony was held Tuesday in the Marriott Center, featuring performances from a variety of on-campus groups. On Tuesday ...
Within the auto mechanic world, earning an Automotive Service Excellence certification, or ASE, is a meaningful achievement that shows a mechanic's expertise in a specific area. Earning all of the ASE certifications shows you're a master of your craft. That's exactly what 11 students at ...
There’s something exciting about the change of seasons. As the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to change, people start thinking about cozy sweaters, new fall fashions, Halloween costumes and all the activities that make the final months of the year special. At University ...
