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Good in the Universe

North Korean defector, New York Times bestselling author addresses Utah community at UVU

By Lauren Willardson
February 10, 2024 12:00 AM
Eds: This article contains graphic details about human trafficking, sex trafficking, rape and sexual assault.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Elder Christofferson calls Orem 'vital part' of Lord's vineyard at Orem Temple dedication

By Lauren Willardson
January 24, 2024 12:00 AM
Elder D. Todd Christofferson presided at the dedication of the Orem Utah Temple on Sunday, Jan. 21, making it the 28th temple in Utah and the 188th operating temple in the world.
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Campus News

In-person events at BYU canceled

By Emily Harrah
November 09, 2020 12:00 AM
University Communications sent an email Monday morning announcing more COVID-19 restrictions are being put in place campus-wide, including the cancellation of all in-person events on campus.
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COVID-19

Provo gyms remain open despite COVID precautions

By Martha Harris
October 06, 2020 12:00 AM
Leer en español: Los gimnasios en Provo permanecen abiertos a pesar de las precauciones para COVID-19
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State

COVID-19 Task Force to provide 2 million masks for Utah residents

By Karina Andrew
April 29, 2020 12:00 AM
Gov. Gary Herbert and the Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force announced via Twitter on April 28 that they are launching 'A Mask for Every Utahn,' an initiative that will provide 2 million masks for Utah residents.
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COVID-19

Restaurants adapting to COVID-19 policies by offering deals and promotions

By Emma Benson
April 16, 2020 12:00 AM
Many restaurants have provided incentives for customers to purchase food by offering discounts to menu items and/or free delivery as a way to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions.
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State

Utah governor requires travel declaration because of COVID-19

By Lauren Lethbridge
April 08, 2020 12:00 AM
Gov. Gary Herbert issued an order on Twitter requiring all individuals older than 18 to complete a travel declaration form when entering Utah.
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Breaking News

State restricting nonessential medical procedures to fight COVID-19

By Nathan Wanlass
March 24, 2020 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert released a statement on March 24 saying the state of Utah will begin to restrict dental, veterinary and other nonessential medical procedures starting March 25.
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Nation

Utah refugees respond to Trump administration policies, navigate new lives in Utah

By Karina Andrew
January 07, 2020 12:00 AM
Mutola Kabaka attends English classes at Utah Valley Refugees. (Karina Andrew)
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State

Utah trade delegation travels to Japan in hopes of economic expansion

By Anna Morgan
October 20, 2019 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and representatives from 22 of Utah’s leading companies visited Japan on a trade mission to expand Utah’s global presence, strengthen trade opportunities and forge relationships.
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State

Interior Secretary listens to Utahns on Bears Ears

By Kelsey Johnson
May 11, 2017 12:00 AM
From left: Rancher Kenny Black talks with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke while on a horseback ride in the Bears Ears with local and state representatives in Blanding, Utah, Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Zinke visited Utah beginning May 7 to talk with community members and government officials about the Bears Ears National Monument. (Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)
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Nation

Herbert, Chaffetz pull Trump endorsement after leaked video emerges

By Laura Spilsbury
October 08, 2016 12:00 AM
In this Oct. 6, 2016, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a town hall in Sandown, N.H. Trump made a series of lewd and sexually charged comments about women as he waited to make a cameo appearance on a soap opera in 2005. (AP Photo)
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State

102-year-old time capsule opened at Utah State Capitol

By Laura Spilsbury
October 04, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — Donning a white lab coat, gloves and power tools, Gov. Gary Herbert opened a 102-year-old time capsule at the patriotically-decorated Utah capitol building rotunda Monday, Oct. 3 before dozens of anxious Utah citizens.
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Nation

Pornography stats mirror conflict over 'individual freedom' vs. 'public health threat'

By Sarah Averett Harris
June 20, 2016 12:00 AM
Editor's note: Concern about the consequences of pornography use in Utah has set the Beehive State apart from national trends, as lawmakers grapple with what they have recently labeled as a vice that threatens public health. The Daily Universe explores how the issue impacts Utahns, both politically and personally.
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State

Governor Herbert to sign anti-porn resolution today

By Chris Larson
April 18, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah governor Gary Herbert will sign SCR9 at 10 a.m. today.
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Local

Utah governor yet to decide on Syrian refugees, 31 peers say no

By Beau Jones
November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Herbert is ordering a review of security checks for refugees coming to Utah on the heels of the attacks in Paris. (Associated Press)
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State

Utah celebrates 3 million residents

By Kelsie Matheson
October 24, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah reached a new milestone last month thanks to the birth of Sadie Christensen—potentially the state's 3 millionth citizen—at Mountain Point Medical Center in Lehi on Oct. 24.
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State

Herbert: Utah has great business 'soil'

By Adam Richardson
September 02, 2015 12:00 AM
Governor Gary Herbert addressed a crowd of business men and women at the Utah Startup Festival in Provo Tuesday morning. His address focused on motivating, educating, and encouraging local business leaders in the State.
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