Every election season, we hear about the importance of voting, but when it comes to local elections, far too many people still sit on the sidelines. While national and statewide races often dominate headlines and drive larger turnouts, participation in local elections is frequently abysmal by ...

AMERICAN FORK Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: Oct. 18: Author Event - Jeff Wheeler at 10 a.m. Join the bestselling fantasy author for behind-the-scenes stories, insights and a book signing. Oct. 20: Teen Writer's Club at 3 ...

In 1967, a farmer stood in a field in Punjab, India, holding seeds that looked no different from those his father and grandfather had planted. But these seeds (stocky, disease-resistant wheat varieties bred by Norman Borlaug) would help transform his family’s fortunes and feed hundreds of ...

Dozens of people gathered on the steps of the State Capitol on Tuesday at the second annual "Dear Utah" rally. There, legislators, law enforcement members, service providers, community members, family members and survivors came out to show support and do their part to put an end to domestic ...

There are numerous studies suggesting the lasting impact on health that childhood trauma can have. One, in particular, is the ACEs Study conducted by Dr. Robert Anda from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Dr. Vincent Felitti of Kaiser Permanente. According to the CDC, ...

Olivia Sserabira from Uganda has led a storied life that many people cannot even comprehend because of its complexity. Since her last name Sserabira means “don’t forget,” she hasn’t forgotten about leaving an echo of kindness with whomever she meets and helps. When she was born, ...