Utah County
More I-15 closures coming in Utah County as early as Monday morning
Construction crews on the Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion are scheduled to reduce southbound I-15.
It's graduation season. And that means grad parties are in full swing.
The maiden Scheherazade will be murdered if she doesn't continue to captivate the wicked King Shahryar.
BYU student killed after falling 70 feet in Provo Canyon
A BYU student was killed Saturday after falling 70 feet while climbing near the Stewart Falls in Provo Canyon, officials said. Read more »
Growing pains: Rate of young men struggling in careers alarmingly higher than for young women (+video)
More young adults — especially men — are delaying marriage and staying in their parents' homes. Between 2007 and 2011, the number of young adults living at home rose from 4.7 million to... Read more »
Charges: Runaway teen caused accident that killed Utah County woman
Charges were filed Friday against a 17-year-old boy accused of walking away from a center for troubled youth, robbing a home, stealing a car and causing the death of a woman in an automobile accident. Read more »
Summer wildfire risk high, experts urge caution with firearms, fireworks
The road was closed to allow firefighters to get ahead of the fire that was about 20 percent contained by noon Friday. It was the third fire in two days in the area, and officials said all were... Read more »
Cedar Hills staff, residents meet with state records official over public records dispute
After being accused of withholding public records, city officials have agreed to provide documents and correspondence dealing with city business to a coalition of concerned residents, according to a member of that coalition. Read more »
Provo Municipal Council considering change in business license fee structure
The Municipal Council is holding a June 19 public hearing on a proposal to restructure business license fees. Read more »
Utah County commissioners considering walking zone near Nunn's Park Campground
The Provo River Trail in Provo Canyon is a place to escape from the city and enjoy a cool mountain breeze for joggers, skateboarders, and cyclists like Matt Brandley. But concerns about speeding... Read more »
Utah County attorney won't file bigamy charges against 'Sister Wives'
Bigamy charges will not be filed against the family featured in the TLC series "Sister Wives," the Utah County Attorney's Office announced Thursday. Read more »
Utah men accused of bilking bank in construction scheme
Two Utah men are facing federal charges in connection with an alleged bank fraud scheme. Read more »
Aspirin, other nonsteroid anti-inflammatory medications may reduce skin cancer risk
Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications may protect against skin cancer, according to research published in the journal Cancer. Read more »
Fire School 101: Inside the life of a firefighter (+video)
The day is hot. The gear is heavy. The alarm rings and we have to respond to a fire. A car has collided with a school bus. It’s a scenario designed to show city leaders what firefighters must deal with on a second’s... Read more »
Tips to ensure healthy swimming in summer pools (+video)
As outdoor city pools open for the summer season, there are a few things you ought to know before you enter the water. Read more »
Rep. Jim Matheson favors getting rid of Utah political caucus system
SALT LAKE CITY — Rep. Jim Matheson favors doing away with Utah's political caucus system for selecting candidates because he says extreme party factions have too much influence on the... Read more »
Bus driver on leave after ejecting 7-year-old girl in unfamiliar neighborhood
EAGLE MOUNTAIN — A mother said she is traumatized after her 7-year-old daughter was abandoned in an unfamiliar neighborhood by an Alpine School District bus driver. Rhonda Bromley, Alpine... Read more »
Holiday weekend resulted in 0 road fatalities; 150 DUI arrests
SALT LAKE CITY — Their motto for the holiday weekend was "Zero Fatalities," and that's exactly what happened. The Utah Highway Patrol reported there were zero fatal accidents on the state's freeways over the Memorial Day... Read more »
7 being questioned in Provo burglary ring
PROVO — Five people have been arrested and more than 100 items of property recovered following the bust of a storage shed burglary ring. The investigation led detectives to a vacant house near 500 South and 400 West in... Read more »
If you want to live a long time, stay in school
College graduation is an achievement that portends better jobs, more choices and, perhaps more surprisingly, potentially longer lives according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and... Read more »
Fallen soldiers remembered at Memorial Day events across state
Utahns celebrated Memorial Day Monday at events across the state by honoring the sacrifice of those who have served in the armed forces. Read more »
KSL-TV welcomes 2 new anchors, new format
KSL-TV welcomes Dave McCann and Mike Headrick to its news team on Tuesday. It will also introduce a new format to its Utah audience. Read more »
Personal investments from Primary hospital workers help families cope
As the 29th annual Primary Children's Miracle Network Telethon approaches, Chrissy Sperry said she is reminded of the many blessings in her life. Although her son is very ill, he is generally... Read more »
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died to preserve liberty
War is a dirty, smelly, fearful and mean-spirited business. It's a grotesque funeral that often lasts for years. All combat soldiers have walked into this dark night of terror and dared death to... Read more »
Several Utah high schools moving to 4-year format
Three-year high schools are losing ground in Utah as a number of schools are set to reconfigure in the fall of 2013. Read more »
Provo girl severely abused as a child graduates, overcoming odds
In 1997, Amanda endured three months in the hospital after her mother’s boyfriend abused her. Facing temporary blindness along with physical and mental disability, Amanda persevered, easily... Read more »
Compost odor stunts business growth in American Fork, Pleasant Grove, leaders say
AMERICAN FORK — Two Utah County cities believe a stinky composting operation could cost state and local government as much as $425 million in lost tax revenue and property value. And in a... Read more »
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Top 30 elementary schools in Utah by test scores
Here is a look at the best-scoring elementary schools in Utah, according to the state's criterion-referenced tests, or CRT. The CRT tests gauge student performance and shows which schools are... Read more »
Growing pains: Rate of young men struggling in careers alarmingly higher than for young women (+video)
More young adults — especially men — are delaying marriage and staying in their parents' homes. Between 2007 and 2011, the number of young adults living at home rose from 4.7 million to... Read more »
Charges: Runaway teen caused accident that killed Utah County woman
Charges were filed Friday against a 17-year-old boy accused of walking away from a center for troubled youth, robbing a home, stealing a car and causing the death of a woman in an automobile accident. Read more »
BYU student killed after falling 70 feet in Provo Canyon
A BYU student was killed Saturday after falling 70 feet while climbing near the Stewart Falls in Provo Canyon, officials said. Read more »
Summer wildfire risk high, experts urge caution with firearms, fireworks
The road was closed to allow firefighters to get ahead of the fire that was about 20 percent contained by noon Friday. It was the third fire in two days in the area, and officials said all were... Read more »
KSL-TV welcomes 2 new anchors, new format
KSL-TV welcomes Dave McCann and Mike Headrick to its news team on Tuesday. It will also introduce a new format to its Utah audience. Read more »
Graduating seniors celebrate through the night at school-sponsored parties
It's graduation season. And that means grad parties are in full swing. Read more »
Rep. Jim Matheson favors getting rid of Utah political caucus system
SALT LAKE CITY — Rep. Jim Matheson favors doing away with Utah's political caucus system for selecting candidates because he says extreme party factions have too much influence on the... Read more »
Utah County attorney won't file bigamy charges against 'Sister Wives'
Bigamy charges will not be filed against the family featured in the TLC series "Sister Wives," the Utah County Attorney's Office announced Thursday. Read more »
Utah men accused of bilking bank in construction scheme
Two Utah men are facing federal charges in connection with an alleged bank fraud scheme. Read more »
Aspirin, other nonsteroid anti-inflammatory medications may reduce skin cancer risk
Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications may protect against skin cancer, according to research published in the journal Cancer. Read more »
If you want to live a long time, stay in school
College graduation is an achievement that portends better jobs, more choices and, perhaps more surprisingly, potentially longer lives according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and... Read more »
Cedar Hills staff, residents meet with state records official over public records dispute
After being accused of withholding public records, city officials have agreed to provide documents and correspondence dealing with city business to a coalition of concerned residents, according to a member of that coalition. Read more »
Utah County commissioners considering walking zone near Nunn's Park Campground
The Provo River Trail in Provo Canyon is a place to escape from the city and enjoy a cool mountain breeze for joggers, skateboarders, and cyclists like Matt Brandley. But concerns about speeding... Read more »
About Utah: Story of Salt Lake airmen's memorial forgotten no more
I found that out last week. In search of a Memorial Day column, I wandered into Memory Grove (who said columnists can't grasp the obvious?) and as I walked by the various war monuments, I came upon... Read more »
Fire School 101: Inside the life of a firefighter (+video)
The day is hot. The gear is heavy. The alarm rings and we have to respond to a fire. A car has collided with a school bus. It’s a scenario designed to show city leaders what firefighters must deal with on a second’s... Read more »
Personal investments from Primary hospital workers help families cope
As the 29th annual Primary Children's Miracle Network Telethon approaches, Chrissy Sperry said she is reminded of the many blessings in her life. Although her son is very ill, he is generally... Read more »
Bus driver on leave after ejecting 7-year-old girl in unfamiliar neighborhood
EAGLE MOUNTAIN — A mother said she is traumatized after her 7-year-old daughter was abandoned in an unfamiliar neighborhood by an Alpine School District bus driver. Rhonda Bromley,... Read more »
Tips to ensure healthy swimming in summer pools (+video)
As outdoor city pools open for the summer season, there are a few things you ought to know before you enter the water. Read more »
More I-15 closures coming in Utah County
Construction crews on the Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion are scheduled to reduce southbound I-15 in Orem to three lanes from 1600 North to 400 South as early as Monday morning. Read more »
Fallen soldiers remembered at Memorial Day events across state
Utahns celebrated Memorial Day Monday at events across the state by honoring the sacrifice of those who have served in the armed forces. Read more »
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died to preserve liberty
War is a dirty, smelly, fearful and mean-spirited business. It's a grotesque funeral that often lasts for years. All combat soldiers have walked into this dark night of terror and dared death to... Read more »
Provo Municipal Council considering change in business license fee structure
The Municipal Council is holding a June 19 public hearing on a proposal to restructure business license fees. Read more »
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