Pleasant Grove’s police department is about to begin a R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) course. This is something they do periodically, as do other law enforcement departments in the county. R.A.D. is a program that offers a holistic approach to self-defense education, supporting the idea ...

Is now the best time to fertilize my raspberries? How should I do that and how much fertilizer should I use? Raspberries should be fertilized in the spring when you see the buds begin to swell. In most home gardens, the raspberry plants will need a nitrogen application every year. Utah ...

After a long winter, spring is beginning to emerge. Over the next few weeks, the clouds will begin to part and the sun will come out, waking up the vegetation and bringing color back to the world. This provides a wonderful opportunity for children to begin playing outdoors more consistently. ...

Just when you think you’ve mastered the game of life, along comes a financial curveball, ready to test your resolve. Are you equipped to tackle life’s unexpected financial twists with grace and determination? Life is an unpredictable journey, and even the most financially savvy among us ...

Forsythias are blooming! The forsythia shrubs in my neighborhood are blooming. That means it’s time to apply a preemergent herbicide to lawns that have problems with pesky annual and biennial weeds. If you live in a cooler part of Utah County, you should be seeing bright yellow forsythia ...

Finally finding a parking spot after a desperate 15-minute search, only to realize it’s already occupied by a hidden tiny car, can be devastating. Students are particularly aware of the perils of parking — roughly 51% of parking violations on college campuses go undetected, often making ...