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Environment

BYU Geospatial Services lab presents tree coverage study to Provo City Council

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
March 25, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU Geospatial Services lab students presented the results of their months-long analysis of Provo’s tree coverage to Provo City Council on Tuesday, March 20.
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Local

Orem sets transparency standard with new financial disclosures ordinance

By Zoe Cook
November 08, 2023 12:00 AM
Orem recently passed a new city ordinance which requires current elected officials to complete financial disclosures. This also asks that current elected officials produce records from the length of their term.
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Local

What's next for city council runner-up Tanner Bennett?

By Emma Everett Johnson
October 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Tanner Bennett is not going to let his finish as runner-up in Provo’s City Council primaries race slow him down.
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Local

Provo Center Street construction begins

By Sydni Merrill
August 21, 2023 12:00 AM
Various areas of Provo’s Center Street and Downtown Provo will be under construction from Aug. 20 to Oct. 9, according to announcements made by Provo City Council.
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Local

BYU student vies for city council seat with $0 campaign

By Emma Everett
June 16, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU political science student Tanner Bennett is contending for a spot on Provo City Council with a $0 grassroots campaign.
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Featured

“Bike to Work Day” in Provo encourages safety for cyclists

By Abigail Gunderson
May 05, 2022 12:00 AM
Provo celebrated 'Bike to Work Day' today with free breakfast stations around the city. Cyclists could stop by on their morning ride for breakfast, safety inspections, bike registration and even a free consultation with a mechanic.
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Local

Provo City Council avoids expansion of student housing options

By Brigham Tomco
March 14, 2022 12:00 AM
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.
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Campus Events

Provo City Council members to visit BYU

By Ash Pitcher
November 08, 2021 12:00 AM
Provo City Council members George Handley and Shannon Ellsworth will visit the BYU campus Tuesday, Nov. 9 to connect with students on important city issues.
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Local

Provo moves to more sustainable power practices

By Carly Wasserlein
November 04, 2021 12:00 AM
Provo City Council made a decision on May 5, 2020, that was a little bit shocking: Provo City approved a motion to switch power to 60% green, renewable energy by 2030.
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Featured

Provo City Council votes to raise towing fees

By Ash Pitcher
October 27, 2021 12:00 AM
Editor's Note: This story has been updated.
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Local

Provo City Council to discuss permit-based parking system

By Abigail Gunderson
October 26, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council will discuss a proposal to create a permit-based parking system in Provo.
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Metro

Provo City Council considering paid parking on local streets

By Universe Contributor
October 20, 2021 12:00 AM
By Whitney Leland
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Local

Provo City Council cracks down on digital signage

By Molly Ogden Welch
April 05, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance requiring businesses with electronic signs to implement a one-minute minimum hold time for each message in order to keep city drivers focused and safe.
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Local

Provo Fire Department to increase salaries for incoming paramedics

By Molly Ogden Welch
April 01, 2021 12:00 AM
Provo City Council members unanimously approved a resolution appropriating $105,000 to the fire department’s budget in order to create more competitive salaries and attract new paramedics, according to the March 30 council meeting agenda.
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Local

Provo City partners with US Forest Service to preserve foothills and canyons

By Molly Ogden Welch
March 18, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, March 16, in favor of a resolution outlining support for the US Forest Service's continued ownership and preservation of sensitive lands in Provo's foothills and canyons.
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Local

Provo City Council passes rezone for more housing in South Provo

By Molly Ogden Welch
March 05, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council approved the rezone of 8.5 acres in the Spring Creek neighborhood area to a medium density residential zone in a 5:2 vote on March 2.
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Local

Provo City Council reallocates CARES act funds in split vote

By Molly Ogden Welch
February 18, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council met virtually on Feb. 16 to discuss the reallocation of over $7 million from the city’s general fund into various capital improvement funds to make the money available for local projects including a fire station, grocery store, park and airport terminal.
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Local

City Council faces land battle for west Provo grocery store

By Molly Ogden Welch
February 17, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council passed an ordinance with a 6-1 vote on Feb. 2 to rezone 11 acres of land in order to expedite the process to build a grocery store in west Provo.
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