Utah County Commission seat up for grabs in November election
Two candidates are running for the open Utah County Commission Seat C: Democrat Jeanne Bowen and Republican Tom Sakievich.
BYU nursing professor helps change Utah’s sexual violence policies
Utah remains a safe state in regards to violent crime except for one – forcible rape. In the last few years, several political and social initiatives have been undertaken, influenced largely by the work of BYU nursing professor Julie Valentine.
Provo City Council avoids expansion of student housing options
The Provo City Council voted to prohibit accessory dwelling units in most residential neighborhoods, limiting a potential solution to Provo’s student housing crisis and highlighting community tension between long-time residents and BYU students.
Utah’s millennial Mormons abandon political labels in the age of Trump
With reporting by Daily Universe reporters Eric Baker, Morgan Berry, Jenna Crowther, Savannah Hopkinson, Matt John, Tassji Krup, Ashley Lee, Saul Marquez, Carley Porter, Laura...
Michelle Kaufusi elected Provo’s first female mayor
Michelle Kaufusi won the election for Provo City mayor, becoming the city's first ever female mayor. Utah ranks among the lowest for female representation in state legislature, but electing women to entry-level offices is the first step to affecting greater change.
Orem Votes no to Proposition 2 Alpine School District split
According to preliminary election results, 72.78% of Orem voters voted against Orem Proposition 2. This proposition proposed splitting from Alpine School District and forming an "Orem School District."