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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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Former Provo mayor wins congressional election

By Riley Waldman
November 08, 2017 12:00 AM
John Curtis addresses audience after congressional win. The former Provo mayor will replace Jason Chaffetz in the Utah 3rd Congressional District. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Local

Michelle Kaufusi elected Provo's first female mayor

By Riley Waldman
November 03, 2017 12:00 AM
Michelle Kaufusi was born and raised in Provo and has served on a total of 11 city boards. Kaufusi will be Provo's first female mayor. (Michelle Kaufusi)
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Local

What Provo voters need to know on election day

By Eleanor Cain Adams
October 31, 2017 12:00 AM
Kathie Allen, Jim Bennett and John Curtis address audience at Congressional Debate. The special election for the Utah 3rd Congressional District will take place on Nov. 7 (Steve Griffin).
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Local

Sherrie Hall Everett candidate for Provo mayor

By Camille Baker
October 30, 2017 12:00 AM
Sherrie Hall Everett is one of the candidates running for Provo mayor. Everett hopes to create a community that is 'better than ever.' Everett said this race isn't about having a woman as mayor, but it is about having the best person for the job. (Sherrie Hall Everett)
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State

John Curtis Republican candidate for special Congressional election

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
October 30, 2017 12:00 AM
U.S. Congressional Candidate John Curtis is Provo mayor, a business entrepreneur and a father of six. His key platform points are healthcare, immigration and tax reform. (Gina Robie)
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Local

Provo Mayor candidates offer solutions

By Sam Bigelow
August 04, 2017 12:00 AM
Eight candidates are running for Provo Mayor, offering a variety of promises to Provo residents.
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Breaking News

Provo Police Chief John King resigns amid allegations of sexual misconduct

By Ashley Lee
March 16, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo Mayor John Curtis addressed Provo Police Chief John King's resignation at a press conference on Thursday, March 16.
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Mayor Curtis gives final State of the City address at Provo High

By Mckenna Park
January 20, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo Mayor John Curtis speaks at the 2015 State of the City address. Curtis promised to make the most of his last months as mayor in his final State of the City address at Provo High School on Thursday, Jan. 19. (Universe archive)
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Local

Provo Mayor John Curtis will not seek third term

By Sarah Averett Harris
November 01, 2016 12:00 AM
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Local

Survey shows civility a growing concern for Americans

By Ashley Lee
October 31, 2016 12:00 AM
Provo Mayor John Curtis addresses community members regarding ways to volunteer with refugee efforts. Curtis recently addressed Provo and Utah residents about civility in public dialogue via an open letter published on the Provo Insider website. (Natalie Stoker)
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Local

Provo Power's new building better prepared for emergencies

By Carley Porter
October 21, 2016 12:00 AM
Dozens of residents line up for free hot dogs, provided and cooked by Provo Power employees. (Carley Porter)
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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

BYU seals deal on Y Mountain land purchase

By Chris Larson
March 08, 2016 12:00 AM
An example of new signs that will mark each turn in the trail to the Y, marking progress and providing relevant information. (BYU News)
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Local

Provo residents believe city is headed in right direction

By Ben Wallace
September 17, 2015 12:00 AM
John Curtis became Mayor of Provo in 2009. Mayor Curtis received an unusually high rating from Provo residents, in a survey conducted by Brigham Young University's Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy. (Chris Bunker)
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Local

Provo Mayor leads public bike ride

May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Provo Mayor John Curtis will be joining the public for a bike ride at 8 a.m. tomorrow to celebrate National Bike Month. The ride will begin at the Historic County Courthouse at 51 S. University Ave and last for about three miles.
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Local

Residents look forward to convention center business draw

By Meredith Francom
May 14, 2012 12:00 AM
A snip of red ribbon on Saturday finalized the grand opening of downtown Provo's latest addition -- the Utah Valley Convention Center.
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