The Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech for good reason. If people can't say what they want, we don't have honest debate. I was relieved when Donald Trump, campaigning for the presidency, said, "If we don't have free speech, then we just don't have a free country!" Good for ...
The killing of Charlie Kirk on the campus of Utah Valley University on Sept. 10 sent shock waves through Orem and Utah County as people mourned Kirk’s death and grappled with political violence occurring in the community. Orem mayoral candidate Karen McCandless called the event a “horrible ...
The day after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, the city of Orem held a candlelight vigil to honor Kirk and his legacy. Orem Mayor David Young said the decision was controversial to some because a suspect had yet to be detained, but he felt it was important for the ...
Utah County provided clarification Wednesday regarding 2025 municipal general election mail-in ballots that were stirring some confusion. Ballots sent out include an instruction insert that say voters need to provide the last four digits of their driver's license, state ID or Social Security ...
Crumbl Cookies CEO Jason McGowan announced Saturday he would pay the $50,000 fine expected to be levied against the university by the Big 12 Conference after fans stormed the field to celebrate the Cougars' 24-21 win over Utah. When the Big 12 announced Tuesday BYU would not be sanctioned for ...
As a reminder, Prop 2 was a highly controversial decision in Orem's recent history. Shortly after taking office in 2022, Mayor Dave Young, Council Member LaNae Millett, and Council Member David Spencer, along with former city council member Terry Peterson, announced their desire to separate ...
