Utah County
'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says
More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America this week.
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community.
Since 1985, the National Ability Center in Park City has shown people with so-called disabilities how to adapt.
Payson man killed in motorcycle crash
A Payson motorcyclist died after driving off a winding canyon road Thursday night. Read more »
UVU graduates encouraged to embrace their imaginations
Anousheh Ansari addressed graduates at Utah Valley University's commencement ceremony Thursday. Students at the Orem school earned a combined 1,847 associate's degrees, 2,905 bachelor's degrees and... Read more »
Helpful stranger offered a hand, then took a wallet
An American Fork woman said a helpful man stole her wallet while assisting with child's wheelchair. Read more »
Warmer weather to bring rattlesnakes out of hibernation
The warmer weather is coming to Utah, and that has a lot of people looking to get outside and enjoy it. But people aren't the only ones out there enjoying the sun. Read more »
Battling the stigma of suicide
For teenagers in Utah, the number of suicide attempts total about two a day among kids ages 10 to 17. Read more »
Cache Valley charter school tops Utah rankings
InTech Collegiate High School in North Logan has been named the best high school in the state for the second consecutive year by U.S. News but ranked 652nd nationally. Read more »
Photo gallery: Firefighters show off skills at UVU competition
Firefighters and firefighter hopefuls showed off their skills at the annual UVU Fire Games at the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy on Wednesday. Read more »
Utah communities mark some improvement in air pollution battle
The latest rankings by the American Lung Association note some improvements on the Utah air quality front, but major metro area still flunked because of short-term spikes in pollution levels. St.... Read more »
Utah Technology Council presents peer awards
At its recent annual membership meeting, the Utah Technology Council presented peer awards for industry involvement and community leadership. Read more »
UDOT announces top 10 road projects for 2013
With summer driving season approaching, the Utah Department of Transportation has announced its top 10 road construction projects for the rest of the year. Read more »
Shocking cases of cruelty to cats on FrontRunner tracks in Provo
Provo police are seeking whomever is responsible for animal cruelty in northwest area of Provo Read more »
Provo man married BYU woman so she wouldn't testify against him, prosecutor says
A man accused of kidnapping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend pleaded guilty to amended charges. Prosecutors say he married the woman just before trial so she wouldn't testify against him. Read more »
Court denies appeal from father of The 5 Browns
The Utah Court of Appeals will not hear an appeal filed by the father of the classically-trained piano group The 5 Browns, who was sent to prison for sexually abusing his daughters when they were... Read more »
Nationally known creative bloggers descend on Thanksgiving Point
Nationally known creative DIY bloggers converged on Thanksgiving Point by the hundreds, colorfully showcasing their unique flair as they gathered for the annual SNAP! blogging conference. Read more »
Job growth in Utah shows happy news for unemployed
Employment in Utah is looking up, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services. Read more »
Great Utah ShakeOut kicks off preparedness for next year
This is the 14th and last of a series of columns to help Utahns get ready for emergencies, disasters and the Great Utah ShakeOut 2013. This week: The ShakeOut happened, but it's not too late for... Read more »
Utah experiences 'significant' increase in STD cases in 2012
Cases of some sexually transmitted diseases increased dramatically statewide in 2012, and the trend has continued through the start of 2013, according to the Utah Department of Health. Read more »
Columbine shooting survivor in Utah to hold Saturday fundraiser for victims in Boston
A woman who survived the Columbine High School shootings and now lives in Utah wants to do something to show people in Boston there are still a lot of good people in the world. She organized a... Read more »
Tragedies turn the world to faith and prayer
When tragedy strikes, the conversation in America changes. Faith and prayer, family and friends dominate a dialogue focused on coping and finding answers. Read more »
Murder trial ordered in death of Payson man
A man who prosecutors say fatally stabbed a homeowner after the resident refused entry to the man's underage cousin, has been ordered to stand trial for murder. Read more »
Google Fiber adds value to Provo network, but taxpayer debt remains, mayor says
With Google Fiber, Provo leaders envision a community where high-speed Internet service is as ubiquitous as electricity and running water. Read more »
Utah could beat Texas to Google Fiber starting gate
It turns out that another city might be jumping in front of Austin to become the second U.S. metro area to get the super-fast Google Fiber service up and running. Read more »
Provo to become nation's third Google Fiber high-speed city
Mayor John Curtis Wednesday announced an agreement to make Provo just the third city in the United States to have access to Google Fiber’s high-speed gigabit Internet. Read more »
The Great Utah ShakeOut
In 2012, the Deseret News, Emergency Essentials, Utah Disaster Kleenup and Be Ready Utah teamed up to bring Utahns four months of emergency preparedness information. This year, readers will be... Read more »
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'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says
More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas this week, during which a vote will be taken on a new membership policy. Read more »
Former Jazzman Thurl Bailey named ambassador to Utah refugee community
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community. Read more »
Mia Love announces she's officially running against Matheson — again
Mia Love made it official Saturday at the GOP state convention — she’s once again challenging Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, for his 4th District seat. Read more »
Fly a flag for Cody: Army confirms Utah man died in Afghanistan explosion
A Utah County man originally listed as "missing in action" this week after a bomb went off next to him in Afghanistan was confirmed "killed in action" Saturday night by the Army. Read more »
Utah State runner Brittany Fisher gaining strength after 50-foot fall from a Southern Utah cliff
Whatever happened to Brittany Fisher, the former Utah State student-athlete who fell from a cliff in the middle of the night? Glad you asked. Read more »
Utah facing $1.2 billion-dollar water pollution problem
Utah water quality regulators say a $3 increase per household on sewer rates would help the state address the most challenging water pollution problem they've seen since the federal Clean Water Act... Read more »
'Count My Vote' Republicans weigh next move on caucus changes
The prominent Republicans behind the group threatening to launch an initiative to give candidates an alternative to the caucus and convention system, are still deciding their next move after the... Read more »
About Utah: Without fanfare, the National Ability Center in Park City has taken the 'dis' out of disability
Since 1985, the National Ability Center in Park City has shown people with so-called disabilities how to adapt and enjoy the many benefits of sports and recreation. Read more »
Orem man gets life without parole for stabbing death of girlfriend
Steven Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the October killing of his girlfriend, Jennifer Brackenbury. The woman had apparently been stabbed more than 40... Read more »
Photo gallery: Law enforcement asks people to secure most important cargo by buckling up
The Utah Department of Public Safety launched its Click It or Ticket campaign Monday with an interesting display at the state Capitol. A pickup truck was suspended in midair with a strap made of... Read more »
Six hospitalized in Saratoga Springs rollover accident Saturday night
An accident in Saratoga Springs resulted in six hospitalized. Police responded to a call around 9:30 of an accident near 1200 west and SR-73, about one and a half miles away from the Crossroads... Read more »
Mental state of dad accused of shooting 5-month-old son investigated
Josh Petersen, the man accused of killing his infant son, appeared in court Monday. His medical history is now in the process of being evaluated. Read more »
Utah to dry out this week
A wave of storms left Utah soggy over the weekend, but the state should continue to dry out as the week progresses. Temperatures will actually shift to the 80s, with the National Weather Service predicting a good chance for a sunny... Read more »
Utah GOP convention agenda includes vote on Common Core
Utah's Republican Party will vote on a resolution opposing the Common Core State Standards on Saturday. The resolution has received an unfavorable recommendation by party leadership who worry the... Read more »
Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that Utah’s employment rate for April 2013 grew by an estimated 3.5 percent, adding 43,100 jobs to the economy compared to April 2012. Read more »
Salt Lake City School Board considering property tax increase
The Salt Lake City School Board is considering a property tax increase that would cost an additional $12.65 per year on a $100,000 home. Read more »
Utah soldier presumed dead in Afghanistan
Family members believe a Utah County soldier missing in action in Afghanistan has been killed. Read more »
2 Orem men arrested after allegedly offering teen girls money for sex
Two men were arrested in Orem after police say they offered a 14-year-old girl and her 16-year-old sister $30 to have sex with them. Read more »
Deseret News wins awards for education, environment, family reporting
When it comes to meaningful reporting on education, the environment and the family, Deseret News reporters stand out in the Rocky Mountain region. Read more »
BYU Wilkinson Center's east entrance gets a facelift
Demolition crews began removing an east-facing portion of the Wilkinson Center on Wednesday. The canopy and the drop-off area it sheltered were part of the student center's original design when the... Read more »
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