Homeowners should test for radon, experts say
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading environmental cause of cancer.
Young adults continue to get hammered by hard economic times as many have made adjustments.
Archaeologists and students from BYU are working unearth Provo's first tabernacle.
'World's largest rope swing' off Corona Arch in Moab is huge hit on YouTube
This spectacular video of daring climbers swinging off Corona Arch in Moab has over 5 million views on YouTube in just five days. Read more »
Joseph Cramer, M.D.: Addressing emotions about immigration key to solving the problem
Immigration. We can’t ignore it. Just seeing or even just imagining the word irritates many and starts the juices flowing. It brings out strong emotional reactions. Forget any illusion that... Read more »
Legacy of 2002 Winter Olympics lives on in Utah's economy
There's no doubt the Salt Lake Games of 2002 were a huge success, garnering praise from officials and athletes from all over the world. But along with the Olympic legacy that every host city enjoys... Read more »
Emergency kits don't make themselves
Week 7 in a series of columns getting you ready for the Great Utah ShakeOut, happening April 17 at 10:15 a.m. This week: Make your emergency grab-and-go kit. If you have to flee, at least you can... Read more »
Innovative arts program looks for continued funding
Sixth-graders at William Penn Elementary all bow to a fellow classmate with a cry of 'There's a king!' Read more »
Utah County attorney will not investigate complaint against Cedar Hills mayor, city manager
CEDAR HILLS — Utah County Attorney Jeffrey R. Buhman said his office will not investigate a complaint by two Cedar Hills residents against their mayor and city manager. Paul Sorensen and Ken Severn filed 46 pages of... Read more »
State lawmakers honor Utah mothers of the year
SALT LAKE CITY — State lawmakers honored the Utah mother and young mother of the year Friday. The Utah Association of American Mothers Inc. named Cynthia Richards, of Kaysville, as mother of the year, and Orem resident... Read more »
LDS Church acquiring property for Provo City Center Temple
Church buying land near Provo City Center Temple Read more »
Utah Legislature weighing classroom instruction bills
From the Pledge of Allegiance to capitalism curriculum, classroom instruction is at the center of a handful of recently-introduced bills at the Utah Legislature. Read more »
Spanish Fork man accused of filing bogus tax claims
SPANISH FORK — A Spanish Fork man is facing federal charges for allegedly filing more than $875,000 in phony federal tax returns. Stanley Wardle was hit with nine counts of filing false claims for income tax refunds by a... Read more »
Provo park to get water feature, but mayor wants beach
Provo Mayor John Curtis believes in dreaming big. Read more »
2012 Sterling Scholars: Finalists announced
The 195 finalists for the Deseret News-KSL Sterling Scholar competitions are listed below according to category and region. The following will compete in the final competition on Wednesday, February 29 at Woods Cross High School. Read more »
Semifinal judging of 716 Sterling Scholars nominees begins Wednesday
Wednesday morning 87 judges from public and higher education, as well as the business community, will gather to consider who among the 716 Sterling Scholar nominees representing 57 public high... Read more »
Financial assistance available to Sterling Scholars
Most colleges and universities in Utah and Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho, offer financial assistance to top students in the Deseret News KSL Broadcast Group Sterling Scholar... Read more »
Sterling Scholars 2012: North region nominees
Bear River Sterling Scholar nominees: Back row from left: Kyra Lee Thompson, Visual Arts; Nathan Craven, Mathematics; Zach Nelson, Business and Marketing; William Randall Shipley, Computer... Read more »
Sterling Scholars 2012: Central region nominees
Brighton Sterling Scholar nominees: Back row from left: James Ellis, Science; Sean Whalen, Computer Technology; A.J. Lowry, English; Christopher Eixenberger, Foreign Language; Trent Evans, Music;... Read more »
Sterling Scholars 2012: South region nominees
Alta Sterling Scholar nominees: Back row from left: Elizabeth Bond, Dance; Dane McDermott, Skilled and Technical Education; Garrett Hoopes, Business; Taylor Howell, Social Science; Parker Johansen,... Read more »
Ambassador from Morocco to discuss Arab Spring at BYU
His Excellency Rachad Bouhlal, ambassador to the U.S. for the Kingdom of Morocco, will speak at Brigham Young University on Feb. 23. Read more »
Morgan Philpot grateful after walking away from accident
Gubernatorial candidate Morgan Philpot made his first endorsement of 2012 Sunday evening, but it wasn't for a candidate, it was for Nissan. Read more »
Provo may start school board redistricting early
Four of seven Provo School Board members are up for election this year, which sparked a few questions in City Hall about the redistricting process that is required every 10 years. Read more »
Balancing act: You've got to laugh a little; even at work
I believe that the best office environment is one in which people are both productive and happy. And as far as I'm concerned, you can't really be happy unless you've got some humor in your life. Read more »
Teaching the art and science of philanthropy: Students learning to give
A middle-class student with a tuition bill of close to $130,000 hanging over her head, it's no surprise 21-year-old Kathleen Mellano spends a lot of time worrying about money. In addition to... Read more »
About Utah: Boarder Chris Klug giving back after 2002 Olympic glory
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Salt Lake Olympics gives everyone a chance to dust off their favorite 2002 moment. Read more »
Utah Legislature boring but busy as session approaches halfway point
That giant yawning sound at the top of State Street might be coming from the Utah Legislature. Read more »
Las Vegas revises request for rights to rural water
With a crucial water rights decision pending, the Southern Nevada Water Authority is revising its request to Nevada's top water rights official — asking to raise by almost 80 percent the amount of groundwater Las Vegas can draw... Read more »
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- 2012 Sterling Scholars: Finalists announced
- Emergency kits don't make themselves
- Legacy of 2002 Winter Olympics lives on in...
- Homeowners should test for radon, experts say
- Utah Legislature weighing classroom...
- 'World's largest rope swing' off Corona Arch...
- Joseph Cramer, M.D.: Addressing emotions...
- Legacy of 2002 Winter Olympics lives on in...
- Emergency kits don't make themselves
- Homeowners should test for radon, experts say
- Innovative arts program looks for continued...
- Utah County attorney will not investigate...
- State lawmakers honor Utah mothers of the year
