Utah County
Theater review: Tapestry of stories displayed in BYU's 'Arabian Nights'
The maiden Scheherazade will be murdered if she doesn't continue to captivate the wicked King Shahryar.
War is a dirty, smelly, fearful and mean-spirited business. It's a grotesque funeral that often lasts for years.
Construction crews on the Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion are scheduled to reduce southbound I-15.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Utah traffic fatalities up as motorists are urged to be cautious this weekend
A 50-year-old woman died shortly after crashing head-on into another vehicle Thursday morning. Read more »
About Utah: Max keeps the magic alive in St. George
Stan Poole's unusual hobby is entertaining kids at parties by becoming "Max the Magician." Read more »
No public transit service available on Memorial Day
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Transit Authority advises riders and the public that there will be no bus, TRAX or FrontRunner service in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 28. Regular service will... Read more »
Man who fire bombed Cedar Hills home sentenced to prison
SALT LAKE CITY — A Canadian man who threw Molotov cocktails at a Cedar Hills home last year is headed to prison. A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Tien Ming Chen, also known as Isaac Chen, to 10 years in prison. Chen, 30,... Read more »
Hillcrest is highest-ranked Utah high school on Washington Post list
Hillcrest High School is the highest-ranked Utah high school, according to the Washington Post. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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... Read more »
About Utah: Max keeps the magic alive in St. George
Stan Poole's unusual hobby is entertaining kids at parties by becoming "Max the Magician." 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 »
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 »
Utah traffic fatalities up as motorists are urged to be cautious this weekend
A 50-year-old woman died shortly after crashing head-on into another vehicle Thursday morning. 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 »
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