Utah County
LaVell and Patti Edwards to be honored by Utah Valley Chamber
LaVell and Patti Edwards and the late Stephen R. Covey are the Pillar of the Valley Award recipients for 2013.
FrontRunner breakdown leaves commuters stranded in cold
A breakdown on a southbound FrontRunner train stranded or delayed hundreds of commuters in the cold Thursday evening. Read more »
Sen. Orrin Hatch feels 'debt of obligation' as seventh term begins
Hatch broke ranks with the rest of Utah's congressional delegation in voting for the New Year's Day deal that averted the "fiscal cliff." Although he said there are things in the bill he didn't... Read more »
MTC in Provo working to contain stomach flu outbreak
A suspected stomach flu that hit LDS missionaries in the Missionary Training Center has been nearly contained, Utah County health officials said Thursday. Read more »
4 BYU alumni among 100 senators in upcoming 113th U.S. Congress
Jeff Flake joins and Mike Crapo, Orrin Hatch, Mike Lee will rejoin the ranks of the Senate for the coming four years as representatives of three different states. All attended BYU and had... Read more »
Orrin Hatch had leadership beginnings at BYU
Orrin Hatch didn't plan to run for student body president, let alone become elected during his time at BYU. However, due to a unique series of events, he was nominated and eventually elected; the... Read more »
Nephi teacher charged with abusing former student
A well-known elementary school teacher and wrestling coach in Juab County was arrested after police say he molested a former student. Read more »
Wasatch Front's inversion season kicks off the New Year
Stagnant air in the advent of the new year is driving temperatures down and pollution up — conditions that are expected to persist into next week. Read more »
Cities offer Christmas tree removal
With the new year marking the end of the holiday season, cities are again offering to take old Christmas trees out of residents' hands. Read more »
Third grade emerges as key to student success
By the third grade, students are expected to be reading to learn, not learning to read. But with a troubling number of students failing to meet that expectation, the third grade has emerged as... Read more »
Domestic violence behind many of Utah's 2012 homicides
The faces of Utah's 2012 homicide victims are haunting. From a 1-month-old baby shaken to death, to a 6-year-old girl kidnapped from her home and raped, to an 84-year-old woman stabbed dozens of... Read more »
About Utah: There's a lot going on just beneath surface of Utah
I expected the compelling personal stories. I anticipated the spectacular places. What I didn't see coming was the remarkable activity going on behind the scenes. Read more »
Study: Transit to new areas and infill housing helps environment
A new federal report says putting up houses where buildings once existed — such as former industrial sites, underused retail centers or slums — will not only increase property values... Read more »
RV destroyed in fire at Lindon boat harbor
LINDON, Utah County — An RV was destroyed and a trailer and boat damaged after a fire broke out at the Lindon Boat Harbor on Utah Lake early Saturday. The fire was reported around 6:45 a.m. and responders arrived to find the... Read more »
White Christmas week by the numbers
The snow has finally stopped falling and the blue skies returned Friday afternoon. Read more »
Man killed in RV fire likely started by turkey fryer
A man died Sunday in an RV fire believed to be caused by a turkey fryer. Read more »
Consumers uncertain about economy, index says
The looming "fiscal cliff" has many Utah consumers unsure about where the economy is heading, according to a new report. Read more »
Progress on air pollution reduction plan among Utah's environmental highlights in 2012
A number of developments happened on Utah's environmental front in 2012, chief among them the state's progress to come up with an air pollution reduction plan that will pass federal muster. Read more »
No teeth means no job: How poor oral health impacts job prospects
How poor oral health impacts job prospects and why the poor have a hard time getting adequate care. Read more »
Orem sending ambulance to Peruvian city
The Orem Fire Department is donating an ambulance to a city in Peru. Read more »
Utah family adopts Russian child as ban looms
This Christmas was special for the Fillmore family as it welcomed 4-year-old Hazel, a little girl from Russia with Down syndrome, into their home only an hour before the holiday began. Read more »
Christmas I Remember Best: Pardon me, Papa Noel
Growing up in France during the '30s was not what one would call a thrilling experience, especially if one was unfortunate enough to belong to the laboring class, which I did. Read more »
Holladay desert tortoise predicts harsh winter
Tosh Kano picked up E.T. from her hibernation box Wednesday and looked into her big green eyes. She's nearly 70 years old, and Kano said the tortoise knows what's coming this winter — which... Read more »
Christmas I Remember Best: One prayer among many
On Christmas Day 1984, my small home town of Castle Dale in Emery County felt still and unnatural. Eyes were filled with despair, bewilderment or sorrow. Wilberg Mine, just outside of town, was an... Read more »
Couple turns tragedy into soulful art; nonprofit helps hungry children and local artists
For Nick and Janessa Whatcott, the curse of losing their infant son has become a true blessing. Even though the loss was devastating, they say the tragedy prompted them to launch a project that... Read more »
Lack of affordable housing has forced many low-income families to turn to shelters
Tanna Orullian, 25, and her 4-year-old daughter, Sage, are busy putting up decorations and getting ready for Christmas in their room at the Road Home shelter in downtown Salt Lake City — not... Read more »
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4 BYU alumni among 100 senators in upcoming 113th U.S. Congress
Jeff Flake joins and Mike Crapo, Orrin Hatch, Mike Lee will rejoin the ranks of the Senate for the coming four years as representatives of three different states. All attended BYU and had... Read more »
'That's America': Former German soldier builds new life in U.S. after World War II
He shows his guest the many photos displayed around the house of his late wife, his four children and 11 grandchildren. He offers information about many of them and mentions that five of his... Read more »
MTC in Provo working to contain stomach flu outbreak
A suspected stomach flu that hit LDS missionaries in the Missionary Training Center has been nearly contained, Utah County health officials said Thursday. Read more »
Third grade emerges as key to student success
By the third grade, students are expected to be reading to learn, not learning to read. But with a troubling number of students failing to meet that expectation, the third grade has emerged as... Read more »
Nephi teacher charged with abusing former student
A well-known elementary school teacher and wrestling coach in Juab County was arrested after police say he molested a former student. Read more »
Sen. Orrin Hatch feels 'debt of obligation' as seventh term begins
Hatch broke ranks with the rest of Utah's congressional delegation in voting for the New Year's Day deal that averted the "fiscal cliff." Although he said there are things in the bill he didn't... Read more »
FrontRunner breakdown leaves commuters stranded in cold
A breakdown on a southbound FrontRunner train stranded or delayed hundreds of commuters in the cold Thursday evening. Read more »
Utah graduation rates improve in 2012; performance gap remains
Utah's high school graduation rate continues to climb, according to new year-end data released by the Utah State Office of Education. The rates also increased for every racial and demographic... Read more »
Domestic violence behind many of Utah's 2012 homicides
The faces of Utah's 2012 homicide victims are haunting. From a 1-month-old baby shaken to death, to a 6-year-old girl kidnapped from her home and raped, to an 84-year-old woman stabbed dozens of... Read more »
Wasatch Front's inversion season kicks off the New Year
Stagnant air in the advent of the new year is driving temperatures down and pollution up — conditions that are expected to persist into next week. Read more »
LaVell and Patti Edwards to be honored by Utah Valley Chamber
The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected LaVell and Patti Edwards and the late Stephen R. Covey as its Pillar of the Valley Award recipients for 2013. They will be honored March 29 at the... Read more »
Grim tally: The faces of Utahns who died at the hands of others in 2012
The faces of Utah's 2012 homicide victims are haunting. From a 1-month-old baby shaken to death, to a 6-year-old girl kidnapped from her home and raped, to an 84-year-old woman stabbed dozens of... Read more »
About Utah: There's a lot going on just beneath surface of Utah
I expected the compelling personal stories. I anticipated the spectacular places. What I didn't see coming was the remarkable activity going on behind the scenes. Read more »
Orrin Hatch had leadership beginnings at BYU
Orrin Hatch didn't plan to run for student body president, let alone become elected during his time at BYU. However, due to a unique series of events, he was nominated and eventually elected; the... Read more »
Cities offer Christmas tree removal
With the new year marking the end of the holiday season, cities are again offering to take old Christmas trees out of residents' hands. Read more »
White Christmas week by the numbers
The snow has finally stopped falling and the blue skies returned Friday afternoon. Read more »
Trooper struck on Christmas Eve urges drivers to slow down, move over
A highway patrol trooper who was struck by an SUV on Christmas evening is urging drivers to slow down and give emergency personnel room to work. Read more »
Study: Transit to new areas and infill housing helps environment
A new federal report says putting up houses where buildings once existed — such as former industrial sites, underused retail centers or slums — will not only increase property values... Read more »
Man killed in RV fire likely started by turkey fryer
A man died Sunday in an RV fire believed to be caused by a turkey fryer. Read more »
RV destroyed in fire at Lindon boat harbor
LINDON, Utah County — An RV was destroyed and a trailer and boat damaged after a fire broke out at the Lindon Boat Harbor on Utah Lake early Saturday. The fire was reported around 6:45 a.m. and responders arrived to find... Read more »
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