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Gov. Cox declares drought emergency for 2026

Daegan Beus
By Daegan Beus
June 08, 2026 09:57 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order, declaring a statewide drought emergency, citing a historically low snowpack, extreme heat and shrinking runoff which have pushed the state into one of the worst drought conditions in recent history.
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Community voices concerns about proposed Vesper Amphitheater

By Ella Habermeyer
June 04, 2026 01:55 PM
Provo residents and community members raised concerns at City Hall on June 2 about the proposed Vesper Amphitheater, an entertainment venue planned to be built at the mouth of Provo Canyon.
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Zion Shores surf community project draws questions about water use

By Ella Habermeyer
June 02, 2026 11:41 AM
Zion Shores is a planned surf community in Washington, Utah, centered around surf lagoons and wave pools. Construction began in July 2025, and developers expect the project to be completed in the summer of 2027.
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A look at Utah’s business programs and entrepreneurial culture

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
June 01, 2026 09:52 AM
After The Daily Universe finished its social media bracket ranking the most popular brands founded in Utah, various business professors shared their input on the state’s entrepreneurial spirit.
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New Church Humanitarian Center opens

Haley McIlroy
By Haley McIlroy
May 29, 2026 03:04 PM
A new global Humanitarian Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its doors on June 1.
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New exhibition encourages Provo to 'Remember the Ladies'

By Brynn Carnesecca
May 28, 2026 07:02 PM
Paint, pottery and womanhood came to life in the “Remember the Ladies” exhibition in Provo.
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Provo Fire and Rescue outlines how to be safe while participating in hiking and rock climbing

Maya Taylor
By Maya Taylor
May 28, 2026 10:50 AM
Provo Fire and Rescue personnel have shared how citizens can be safe while participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, rappelling and rock climbing, especially as spring and summer arrive and more people participate in these activities.
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The Springville Museum of Art hosts its annual Art Ball

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By Emmeline Blythe
May 27, 2026 09:00 AM
The Springville Museum of Art hosts a ball every year as a celebration for its community of art lovers, students and original works. This year's theme is Utah's poet-painter, John Hafen.
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Utah state parks loan life jackets across the state

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By Daegan Beus
May 26, 2026 08:05 PM
The Utah Department of Natural Resources implemented a statewide expansion of its life jacket loaner stations to kick off this summer's boating season.
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Thanksgiving Point hosts annual Baby Animal Festival

By Reagan Caudle
May 26, 2026 06:15 PM
What was once a one-day festival has grown into a celebration that lasts the entire month of May.
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Writers find connection and encouragement at Storymakers Conference

By Reagan Caudle
May 26, 2026 11:10 AM
Writers from across the world gathered at the Storymakers Conference in Provo, from May 14-16. The conference provided writers with opportunities to take classes, hear keynote speakers and network within the publishing industry.
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Provo celebrates 25th annual Bike to Work Day

By Clara Pierce
May 20, 2026 08:55 PM
On May 14, Provo hosted its 25th annual Bike to Work Day.
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International Bus Road-eo rides into Salt Lake City

By Ella Habermeyer
May 20, 2026 08:40 PM
On May 17, the 2026 International Bus Road-eo brought together 90 transit operators from across North America.
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Expansion of dirty soda chains bring competition to Cougar Boulevard

Aubrie Dyer
By Aubrie Dyer
May 19, 2026 11:33 AM
Just off Cougar Boulevard near BYU’s Helaman Halls, it is hard to miss the soda shops.
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Dating in Provo: Through the lens of people of color

By Myriam Danielson
May 19, 2026 10:00 AM
Students at Brigham Young University, along with a newly graduated alumnus, discuss what it’s been like to navigate dating in Provo as people from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
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Missed, dismissed, and undiagnosed: The silent struggle of PMOS

By Ellie René Dowling
May 18, 2026 11:43 AM
Millions of people suffer from infertility each year, and yet a leading cause of infertility derives from a genetic disorder that most women do not even know they have.
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A calling that endures: How LDS missions shape faith, identity and a new generation

Yeremi Espinoza
By Yeremi Espinoza
May 18, 2026 09:00 AM
No matter the day, month or year members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather at the Salt Lake City International Airport with only one thing on their minds: a long-awaited mission.
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Utah Common Ground leads public forums on AI policy making

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By Daegan Beus
May 14, 2026 02:13 PM
A pediatrician, a retiree and a journalist walked into a library to talk about AI. What sounds like a set-up for a bad joke was actually a new civic initiative sponsored by local nonprofit leaders to lead public discussion on pressing issues.
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