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Over $1 million donated through LDS Church Giving Machines in Orem

The big red “Light the World Giving Machines” are becoming a tradition that garners financial help and more to local and international charities. During Tuesday's Provo Municipal Council meeting, three local nonprofits received notification of their donations — Community Action Services ...

Study: Domestic violence on rise among Utah women

One in three Utah women will experience some form of contact sexual violence, physical violence or stalking in her lifetime, according to a newly released paper and 2023 update by the Utah Women & Leadership Project. The team’s research shows increases in many areas of domestic ...

Utah Senate approves homeless shelter bill after county official opposition

As the 2023 Utah legislative general session comes to a close, elected officials introduced a bill that seeks to introduce new guidelines for cities and counties in helping homeless individuals. House Bill 499, titled "Homeless Services Amendments," would adjust plans instituted in 2022, ...

Provo Board of Ed gets update on 3 facilities undergoing construction

Three Provo City School District schools will be undergoing construction or relocation this year, including Dixon Middle School, Timpview High School and Wasatch Elementary School. Timpview High School is currently in Phase 1 of construction, which includes “building a new academic wing to ...

Lawmakers’ race measures get hearings; 1 tweaked, 1 rebuffed

SALT LAKE CITY — Debate came to a head Monday on a pair of measures put forward by Weber County lawmakers who lament what they view as overzealous efforts in the fight against racism and discrimination. One, Senate Bill 283, authored by Sen. John Johnson, had called for the elimination of ...

Utah flag bill gets committee support, headed to full House

SALT LAKE CITY — The proposed new state flag got a green light Tuesday from the Utah House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee. Now it's up to the full Utah House to weigh in on the issue, which has generated plenty of reaction from both supporters and foes. The House ...