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Provo mayor reflects on city's recent awards

By Aubree B Jennings
February 24, 2023 12:00 AM
Provo has a decade’s worth of business and job opportunity rankings to its name. For Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, these newest rankings hit home.
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World

Things you should know today: 4/3/19

By Lauren Lethbridge
April 03, 2019 12:00 AM
Newly elected Chicago mayor: Victory means 'a city reborn'
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Campus Events

Congressman John Curtis encourages student involvement in politics

By Kristen Hollingshaus
March 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Congressman John Curtis addresses students on political involvement and the difference they can make by raising their voice. (Arianna Davidson)
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Local

5 female first-time Utah mayors discuss their experiences in politics

By Sam Bigelow
March 07, 2019 12:00 AM
Women in politics are receiving increased representation on local, state and national levels.
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Local

Provo mourns loss of officer with candlelit vigil

By Kristen Hollingshaus
January 10, 2019 12:00 AM
Provo citizens gather for a vigil held in honor of Joseph Shinners on Jan. 9. (Claire Gentry)
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Local

Lawsuit filed against Provo, former Police Chief John King

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
March 21, 2018 12:00 AM
Former Provo Police Chief John King is pictured when he became the new chief in 2013. King resigned in Jan. 2017 over sexual assault allegations, and a lawsuit was filed against him and Provo City on March 20. (Provo City)
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Campus Events

BYU student groups continue to fight climate change

By Jacob Osborn
November 03, 2017 12:00 AM
Former Congressman Bob Inglis speaks to BYU students about the reality of climate change. (Kaleena McKell)
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Local

Michelle Kaufusi candidate for Provo mayor

By Emily Janeen Ashcraft
October 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Michelle Kaufusi is running for mayor of Provo. She said she wants to listen to Provo residents and address their concerns. (Richard Jaussi)
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Local

What you should know about Provo's mayoral election

By Kristine Hoyt
August 15, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo Mayor John Curtis sits in his office. Curtis announced he won't seek re-election in 2017, leaving the position open to new candidates. (Christine Armbruster)
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Nation

Chelsea Clinton encourages students' civic engagement

By Abby Hobbs
November 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Chelsea Clinton speaks while campaigning for her mother, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. (Associated Press)
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Metro

Provo City officials promote biking to work

By Christian Clark
May 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Corey Norman, left, Mindy Gledhill and Mayor John Curtis enjoy breakfast at Bike to Work Day. This year's event marked the 16th annual Bike to Work Day and included free breakfast for riders for the first time. (Christian Clark)
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Local

Newly approved transit project aims to facilitate Provo growth

By Christian Clark
May 09, 2016 12:00 AM
A map showing the new rapid transit route through Provo and Orem. The new transit project will play an integral role in the development and growth of Provo. (Provo City)
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Museum & Exhibitions

Provo Pioneer Village prepares for Founder's Day Celebration

By Sebastian Meyer
March 31, 2016 12:00 AM
Provo is turning 167 on April 1 of this year, and the city is celebrating its founding at the Provo Pioneer Village.
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Local

Utah voters cast ballots across the state

By Beau Jones
November 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker speaks to supporters at an election party Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Salt Lake City. Becker ran against former state lawmaker Jackie Biskupski. (Leah Hogsten/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
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Local

Salt Lake City Mayor's positive ratings overshadowed by opponent's as race tightens

By Beau Jones
November 03, 2015 12:00 AM
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker is viewed favorably by more than half of the city's likely voters, but his opponent, Jackie Biskupski still has him beat, according to the latest UtahPolicy.com survey.
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Local

Provo City pitches to get its own Trader Joe's

By Kasee Baldwin
March 13, 2015 12:00 AM
All photos courtesy of 'Trader Joe's for Provo' Facebook page.
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Local

Shopko to close Provo location

By Kasee Baldwin
March 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Both the Provo and West Bountiful Shopko locations will close this spring due to under performance. The company will replace many of their larger stores with consolidated 'hometown' formats, including one in Moab. (Elliot Miller)
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Local

37 reasons Provo's mayor is the coolest mayor in the world

By Jenna Koford
January 26, 2015 12:00 AM
Provo Mayor John Curtis celebrated his fifth year in office this month, and in the past five years he has brought life, passion and a lot of fancy footwear to the greatest city in America.
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