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Guest opinion: The Dignity Index: When civility replaces truth

Utah has become the testing ground for the Dignity Index, a program that rates speech on an eight-point scale — with “contempt” on one end and “dignity” on the other. The University of Utah will host the initiative at a cost to taxpayers of roughly $400,000 a year, plus $120,000 in ...

Guest opinion: Food safety can be complicated during the holidays

The holidays are here and now I can go berserk cooking. It’s a wonderful time for all involved. This is because the menus for Thanksgiving and Christmas are more or less set and delicious, so anyone coming over to eat is guaranteed to find something good, which isn’t always the case the ...

Seasonal canyon roads begin closing in Utah County: What to know

Several seasonal canyon roads in Utah County have closed or are preparing to close their gates for the winter.  According to the U.S. Forest Service's Spanish Fork Ranger District, most gates are slated to close by Nov. 30 — depending on snowfall — with the exception of the lower gates on ...