On Monday, a new era will begin for the Utah Transit Authority, but Utah and Tooele counties won’t be on board — literally.The UTA’s new board calls for three trustees — one representing Salt Lake County, one for Box Elder, Davis and Weber counties and one for Utah and Tooele counties. ...
Last weekend, hundreds gathered in a Pittsburgh synagogue on the Jewish Sabbath to worship and celebrate their faith.They entered the synagogue to worship, yet exited to mourn, after 11 were shot and killed in the deadliest attack against Jews in our nation’s history. The words, “Kill all ...
This week, families, communities and schools have mourned the shooting death of University of Utah senior Lauren McCluskey by a deceitful ex-boyfriend.Our hearts go out to those affected and those close to McCluskey.Dating violence and domestic violence are serious issues in Utah, often ones ...
By now, registered Utah County voters should have received their mail-in ballots. With less than two weeks until Election Day, Nov. 6, this is your chance to research the issues and help shape the future of Utah Valley by voting.While a midterm election may not have the glitz or prominence of a ...
In the last week Gov. Gary Herbert issued a state of emergency for all of Utah’s counties due to severe drought conditions.Herbert issued the executive order based on recommendations from the Utah Drought Review and Reporting Committee.“Such difficult conditions are harming the quality of ...
Weeks of hard work, blood, sweat and tears are about to either end in sweet victory or bitter defeat for many high school athletes across Utah Valley.Playoffs for fall sports have either already begun or begin within the next few weeks. The Lone Peak girls soccer team won a tense, competitive ...
For the first time in two generations, Utah will get a fresh start with the Senate seat currently held by Orrin Hatch. While both of the major party candidates running for the seat — Democratic candidate Jenny Wilson and Republican candidate Mitt Romney — have impressive credentials, the ...
One of Utah’s more closely-contested races for the Nov. 6 election is for the 4th Congressional District seat against Republican incumbent Rep. Mia Love and Democratic challenger Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams.Elections in the 4th District always seem to get a little muddied and ...
In January, Greg Graves will no longer hold his seat on the Utah County Commission and it will go to either Tanner Ainge or Teri McCabe.The Daily Herald Editorial Board had the opportunity to talk with both candidates about their stances, their motivations for running for office and their plans ...
Despite a last-minute Hail Mary pass from some lawmakers and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah voters should have their moment at the polls and decide on medical marijuana as set forth by Proposition 2.This is not an endorsement of the measure — we just feel it’s ...
