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Church of Jesus Christ donates $25 million to UNICEF Child Nutrition Fund

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday a $25 million contribution to a global nutrition initiative. Funds are going to the UNICEF Child Nutrition Fund to enhance nutrition and health for mothers and young children worldwide. The donation matches a $25 million ...

Osmonds announce 20,000-seat outdoor amphitheater project in Provo Canyon

Plans to transform a quarry at the base of Provo Canyon into a world-class entertainment venue by 2029 were unveiled Tuesday by two members of the Osmond family.  "Vesper Amphitheater" will be a 20,000-seat outdoor venue that can be configured into an 8,000-seat indoor venue for the ...

GoFundMe launched for Saratoga Springs family after fatal crash

A GoFundMe has been created for a Saratoga Springs family who suffered the loss of their 13-year-old son in a vehicle accident last week. On Thursday afternoon, a semitruck collided with a minivan traveling northbound at the Pony Express Road and Mountain View Corridor intersection. The ...

Rooftop Rockin’: Rooftop Concert Series reboot jams out in Provo

The Rooftop Concert Series returned to downtown Provo Friday night and was met with enthusiasm from hundreds of live music fans and community members who packed Center Street. Starting at 7 p.m., the event included performances from three different bands, starting with Pinguin Mofex, ...

Cox issues emergency declaration over crops lost to unseasonal weather

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has declared a 30-day state of emergency in 10 counties to address crop losses caused by unseasonal freezing temperatures in April. In an executive order signed Friday, the governor specified that freezing temperatures that occurred in early and mid-April caused a 95% ...

Cycle city: Provo holds annual Bike to Work Day

Cyclists were out in full force Thursday morning for Provo's annual Bike to Work Day.  The long-running event encouraged commuters to travel to the office via bicycle from 7:30-9 a.m.  "Thank you to everyone who participated in Bike to Work Day!" Provo City said on social media. "We loved ...