Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. It’s a milestone worth celebrating because it marked an otherworldly achievement by mankind.By most accounts, the exploits of Apollo 11 helped bring the world together. People across the globe were watching the fuzzy images of ...
We’ve followed the Utah County Commission more closely than arguably a majority of residents in the county. It’s one of the beautiful parts of our business, that we seek to stay informed on the happenings of our governmental bodies and the elected public servants.What took place this past ...
Happy July — no, not just 4th of July, because the whole month is basically a free-for-all when it comes to fireworks in Utah, thanks to the festivities being extended by Pioneer Day. But even though we have leftover fireworks from the 4th and the fireworks booths stick around for the next ...
When independence was officially declared in 1776, John Adams declared on that date it would be “the most memorable epocha in the history of America.”Ironically enough, it wasn’t until two days after his declaration, on July 4, 1776, that the final text of the Declaration of Independence ...
Throughout this week, the Daily Herald has published a series of articles focusing on homeschooling and those who choose to provide education to their children just a few feet from their bedroom.If you have not had the opportunity, we would highly recommend reading reporter Braley Dodson’s ...
For the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, it’s felt like recent years has provided one more road bump after another — with many inextricably tied to the County Commission.Those with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office who served in some form or fashion in public safety and retired in the last ...
June is considered by the LGBTQ community and its allies as Pride Month, and we would like to use this editorial platform to talk openly about the LGBTQ community in Utah Valley and how the county as a whole should be allies to this often marginalized community.We understand being LGBTQ in Utah ...
Three religion-affiliated panelists tackled the issue of whether religion should have an influence on public policy <a ...
This past week, a congressional hearing in a House Judiciary subcommittee gained public attention after former late-night comedian Jon Stewart lambasted Congress during the hearing for not showing enough support for 9/11 victims and first responders — specifically for a bill providing ongoing ...
Former representative of Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, Jason Chaffetz, announced last week that he would not enter the 2020 election for governor.Enter: collective sigh of immense gratitude.Perhaps you think us harsh. But, we’d beg to differ.After all, it’s hardly been two years ...
