Utah County
Efforts to stop excavation at Point of the Mountain at a standstill
Efforts to preserve the Point of the Mountain for paragliding and hang gliding have reached a stalemate.
Springville educator named top agriculture instructor
Monica Giffing, agricultural education teacher and FFA adviser at Springville High School, was selected for Utah's Outstanding Agriculture Teacher Award. Read more »
Motorcycle driver hospitalized after multiple-car crash
A man is in serious condition after a chain reaction car accident near Spanish Fork. Read more »
Push for solutions underway to Utah's suicide problem
While the number of suicides in Utah appear to be running apace with figures from the same time last year, suicide prevention efforts are being ramped up statewide. Read more »
Wind, summer heat kick up potentially devastating wildfire season in Utah
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert urges caution and personal responsibility at the start of what could be another busy wildfire season for the state. Read more »
2012 wildfire season a destructive one in Utah; will 2013 be as bad?
The 2012 wildfire season was a costly one in Utah. Local experts have said the fire risk in Utah this year is high, but not as bad as 2012. Read more »
Department of Environmental Quality names Ozone YouTube contest winners
The state Department of Environmental Quality has announced the top three winners of its YouTube video contest that highlighted ozone pollution in 30 seconds. Read more »
Winds whip up flames as fires hit Provo and Saratoga Springs
Winds gusting well above 50 miles per hour downed power lines, sparking a fire in Provo, and contributed to the spread of fire throughout the state Thursday night. Read more »
Animal rights group threatens Utah fur farms in new guide
The Animal Liberation Front, branded by the FBI as a terrorist organization, has released a new "guide to destroying the fur industry" that lists 60 Utah farms. Read more »
Utah high school seniors receive Horatio Alger John Moran Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans has announced the winners of the Horatio Alger John Moran Utah Scholarship. Read more »
Charges against Murray-based chiropractor dismissed
Charges have been dropped against a Highland chiropractor accused of exploiting a disabled woman. Read more »
Provo considering 2% property tax hike to maintain roads
Provo administrators are proposing a 2 percent property tax increase to sustain a road maintenance plan. Read more »
Utah health department to offer free screenings to uninsured
The Utah Department of Health will partner with various community groups and clinics to screen underserved Utahns for health risks this summer. Read more »
Aging road, heat blamed for I-15 buckling problems
A section of I-15 between Bangerter Highway and Point of the Mountain has buckled multiple times in the past two weeks, and heat is partly to blame. Read more »
Utah resorts see 5.6 percent more skiers in 2012-13
Utah resorts saw a 5.4 percent increase in skier days from the previous season, even though snowfall was below average, according to Ski Utah. Read more »
Nu Skin Center to become new landmark in historic Provo district
Nu Skin Enterprises, the global multilevel marketing firm, is expanding its Utah County campus by constructing state-of-the-art facility that will house 900 employees and bring a new landmark to... Read more »
Aging pipelines, dams and water scarcity among top water concerns in the West
A new survey that tapped the opinions of nearly 400 water providers in the country ranks aging infrastructure as the No. 1 issue facing the industry. In the West, the No. 2 concern is water... Read more »
Utah becoming too reliant on accolades, economist warns
A renowned business and economic analyst is warning leaders against believing all the media “hype” about Utah’s fiscal management. Read more »
Noxious weeds threaten landscapes, food supply, air quality
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food teamed up with county weed agencies and others to conduct a noxious weed spray from a train car of the Heber Valley Railroad. Noxious weeds are a top... Read more »
Become part of the jungle with SCERA's 'Tarzan' tale
It's easy to get caught up in the story at SCERA's production of "Tarzan the Musical" as apes and jungle flowers, even a giant stuffed snake, roam the hillside through the audience in this lively... Read more »
Spanish Fork father kills 2-year-old son, then himself, police say
Police are investigating a murder-suicide involving a Spanish Fork father who apparently killed his 2-year-old son before killing himself Sunday. Family members say they think the child's death was... Read more »
Utah to feds: Stop enforcing our laws
Federal officers and rangers have no right to enforce driving and other common laws on national forest, federal range lands and national parks, the Utah Attorney General's Office asserts Read more »
Charges dropped against Payson coach accused of injuring 13-year-old player
Nine months after a volunteer football coach was arrested for colliding with a 13-year-old player running the ball near the sideline, all charges have been dropped. And Nathan Harris is glad to be... Read more »
Lots of sunshine, heat expected over the next few days
High temperatures will hang around Utah for the next several days. The Utah Health Department has some warnings for those who plan to head out and enjoy the summer sun. Read more »
West Nile virus rears its head in southwestern Utah
Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in southwestern Utah, the first confirmed location for the virus in Utah this year. Read more »
Utah high school seniors receive Horatio Alger John Moran Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans has announced the winners of the Horatio Alger John Moran Utah Scholarship. Read more »
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BYU poll: Majority favor impeachment, resignation for Attorney General John Swallow
The results of a new BYU poll show that support for embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow is "extremely low," hovering at around 12 percent. Read more »
Efforts to stop excavation at Point of the Mountain at a standstill
Point of the Mountain is home to some of the best wind in the world, but efforts to preserve this recreational haven for paragliding and hang gliding have reached a stalemate with state and local... Read more »
Nu Skin Center to become new landmark in historic Provo district
Nu Skin Enterprises, the global multilevel marketing firm, is expanding its Utah County campus by constructing state-of-the-art facility that will house 900 employees and bring a new landmark to... Read more »
Animal rights group threatens Utah fur farms in new guide
The Animal Liberation Front, branded by the FBI as a terrorist organization, has released a new "guide to destroying the fur industry" that lists 60 Utah farms. Read more »
Push for solutions underway to Utah's suicide problem
While the number of suicides in Utah appear to be running apace with figures from the same time last year, suicide prevention efforts are being ramped up statewide. Read more »
Motorcycle driver hospitalized after multiple-car crash
A man is in serious condition after a chain reaction car accident near Spanish Fork. Read more »
Ground broken on $54M classroom building at UVU
Utah Valley University officials broke ground Friday on a new $54 million classroom building. The building will house 34 classrooms, a 1,000-seat auditorium, study areas and offices. Read more »
Winds whip up flames as fires hit Provo and Saratoga Springs
Winds gusting well above 50 miles per hour downed power lines, sparking a fire in Provo, and contributed to the spread of fire throughout the state Thursday night. Read more »
2012 wildfire season a destructive one in Utah; will 2013 be as bad?
The 2012 wildfire season was a costly one in Utah. Local experts have said the fire risk in Utah this year is high, but not as bad as 2012. Read more »
Springville educator named top agriculture instructor
Monica Giffing, agricultural education teacher and FFA adviser at Springville High School, was selected for Utah's Outstanding Agriculture Teacher Award. Read more »
Wind, summer heat kick up potentially devastating wildfire season in Utah
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert urges caution and personal responsibility at the start of what could be another busy wildfire season for the state. Read more »
Aging pipelines, dams and water scarcity among top water concerns in the West
A new survey that tapped the opinions of nearly 400 water providers in the country ranks aging infrastructure as the No. 1 issue facing the industry. In the West, the No. 2 concern is water... Read more »
Department of Environmental Quality names Ozone YouTube contest winners
The state Department of Environmental Quality has announced the top three winners of its YouTube video contest that highlighted ozone pollution in 30 seconds. Read more »
Utah health department to offer free screenings to uninsured
The Utah Department of Health will partner with various community groups and clinics to screen underserved Utahns for health risks this summer. Read more »
Provo considering 2% property tax hike to maintain roads
Provo administrators are proposing a 2 percent property tax increase to sustain a road maintenance plan. Read more »
Charges against Murray-based chiropractor dismissed
Charges have been dropped against a Highland chiropractor accused of exploiting a disabled woman. Read more »
Utah high school seniors receive Horatio Alger John Moran Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans has announced the winners of the Horatio Alger John Moran Utah Scholarship. Read more »
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