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Stage 1 fire restrictions in place for unincorporated Utah County

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands issued Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for unincorporated Utah County last week. Restrictions were imposed due to the current and forecasted weather conditions combined with the dry vegetation, according to the Utah County Fire ...

Orem proposes property tax increase to hire two police officers

The Orem City Council proposed a property tax increase this week that would go toward funding two new police officer positions. The estimated 7.02% increase in city tax revenue will generate an additional $450,000 for a new Public Safety Special Revenue Fund that will legally require the extra ...

‘A significant milestone:’ PCB advisory on carp lifted at Utah Lake

A fish consumption advisory for carp was lifted from Utah Lake, a change officials say reflects the health of the lake and its ecosystem. The advisory was placed in 2005 due to a banned industrial chemical called polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, that was found in the carp. A recent study ...

Utah County clerk candidate Corey Astill discusses campaign with Daily Herald

Lehi resident Corey Astill is challenging incumbent Aaron Davidson for the position of Utah County clerk.  In the lead-up to the June 23 Republican primary against Davidson, Astill met with the Daily Herald editorial board for an interview about his campaign and plans for office.  Astill ...

Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson talks reelection bid with Daily Herald

Aaron Davidson is pursuing a second term as Utah County Clerk.  He sat down with the Daily Herald editorial board Monday to discuss his campaign and his first term in office as the June 23 Republican primary approaches.  Davidson will face Corey Astill on the ballot. Both candidates ...

Taking in the artwork: Springville unveils walkable art loops downtown

Springville leaned into its "Art City" moniker Monday night with the unveiling of a new citywide activity.  City officials and artists cut a ribbon to officially open the Springville Art Loops, three designated public walking routes located in an eight-block section of downtown intended to ...