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Utah election audit finds ‘compliance issues’ in Utah, Wasatch counties

After years of close scrutiny and multiple audits, a new legislative audit says the office of Utah’s chief election official has been “diligent in improving” the state’s election system — but some county clerks “did not fully implement all changes” to their elections. Legislative ...

BYU Kennedy Center director identified as man involved in fatal Provo bike crash

The director of the Brigham Young University Kennedy Center was identified as the man involved in a fatal bicycle crash in Provo on Sept. 7. Provo police confirmed Monday that Vincent Stanley Benfell, 63, was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Lakeview Parkway and the University Avenue ...

A place for BYU fans: Inaugural First Down Provo Friday sees strong turnout

The inaugural "First Down Provo" kicked off in downtown Provo Friday, a pregame celebration for Cougar fans the night before BYU football began Big 12 Conference play against Arizona Saturday. Taking place on the Utah County grounds at the corner of Center Street and University Avenue, it was ...

Gov. Spencer Cox declares Thursday as Charlie Kirk Day in Utah

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared Thursday to be Charlie Kirk Day in Utah, one year after the conservative activist was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Cox said Kirk traveled to Utah last year to participate in the American tradition of speaking openly, ...

Where to commemorate 25 years since 9/11 in Utah County on Friday

Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and cities in Utah Valley are commemorating the date in various ways. The northern Utah County cities of Alpine, Cedar Hills, Highland and Pleasant Grove are holding a combined National Day of Service event Friday, where more ...