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Former Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi announces run for county commission

Michelle Kaufusi wasted little time turning the page following the end of her eight-year run as Provo mayor. She announced via social media Friday that she filed to run for Utah County Commission in 2026. Her new bid comes on the heels of a narrow loss to former state Rep. Marsha Judkins in ...

New year begins with low snowpack levels in Utah County, statewide

Coming into focus at the start of the new year is a record shortage of snow in the Wasatch Mountains that could have serious impacts on the region’s water supply. According to the Utah Division of Water Resources, about 95% of the state’s water comes from snowpack, filling the ...

Provo police report arrest after New Year’s Eve altercation

An altercation at the Travelers Inn in Provo on Wednesday evening resulted in an arrest, Provo Police reported. According to a press release from the department, police responded around 8:30 p.m. after getting reports that multiple individuals had been assaulted. They found Esston Aluqdah, ...

Daily Herald year in review: Remembering acts of community service in 2025

When someone is in need, residents of Utah Valley are often there to help. The community's compassion was exemplified in 2025, when acts of service took place in cities throughout the valley. Here are some important moments of charity covered by the Daily Herald staff this year: Volunteers ...

Polar freeze: Annual Pond Town Polar Plunge discontinued in 2026

The 11th annual Pond Town Polar Plunge, a growing New Year's Day tradition where people jump into the Salem Pond, will not take place Thursday, organizer Jefferson Chase announced Monday.  Chase, a Salem native who started the plunge in 2015, said he is discontinuing the event because, for ...