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Healthy Living

Extreme heat poses health risks to everyone, health providers say

By Emma Butler
July 27, 2023 12:00 AM
As Utah plunges into its hottest days of the year, health providers and city employees are helping the public stay cool and safe.
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Nation

BYU Texans reflect on Uvalde shooting one year later

By Joe Wirthlin
May 24, 2023 12:00 AM
On May 24, 2022, an 18-year-old shot and killed 19 elementary school children, two teachers and wounded 17 others in Uvalde, Texas.
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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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Basketball

BYU Men's Basketball preparations aim to give Cougars advantage when season begins

September 15, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU Men's Basketball preparations aim to give Cougars advantage when season begins
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Readers' Forum

Readers' Forum: 11/26/19

November 25, 2019 12:00 AM
Protecting our students
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Local

Scooters in Provo bring mixed reviews

By Lisi Merkley
September 27, 2019 12:00 AM
Electric scooters made their first appearance on the streets of Provo on Aug. 8 and have exceeded the expectations of Zagster, the company that owns the scooters. However, some Provo residents wish users were more cautious while riding them.
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Campus News

BYU to implement safety renovations in Tanner Building

By Andrew Zaugg
December 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Temporary walls in the Tanner Building mark the beginning of permanent safety renovations. (Maggie McDonald)
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Metro

Concealed Carry Permit

By Universe Contributor
December 03, 2018 12:00 AM
The Armed Self Defense Institute holds concealed carry permit classes. 38 people attended the class in Payson on Tuesday night. Students in the class had positive outlooks about the instruction and information. Spencer Rands is the instructor of this class and provides all of the necessary steps to become a legal carrier.
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Campus

Y Alert Test

By Universe Contributor
November 30, 2018 12:00 AM
Thursday morning right before eleven, BYU police tested the Y alert system.
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Featured

Provo officials emphasize disaster preparation

By Erin Tapahe
October 29, 2018 12:00 AM
Community Emergency Response Team participants are practicing lift techniques for preparation in emergency situations. (Erin Tapahe)
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Metro

Donut Roundabout

By Universe Contributor
October 26, 2018 12:00 AM
Mountain View High School students had quite the surprise Monday morning.
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Local

ER visits skyrocket since scooters hit SLC

By Lauren Lethbridge
October 09, 2018 12:00 AM
Abby Karren uses the Lime scooters as a way to easily and quickly enjoy downtown Salt Lake City. (Lauren Lethbridge)
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Healthy Living

Local drownings prompt experts' advice

By Morgan March
September 18, 2018 12:00 AM
A new Red Cross First Aid app gives step-by-step instructions on how to give CPR. (Maddi Dayton)
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Local

New legislation regulates fireworks

By Morgan March
July 02, 2018 12:00 AM
New firework regulations will come into effect before the upcoming firework season.
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Religion

LDS Church to implement safety procedures for missionaries

By Camille Baker
May 04, 2018 12:00 AM
Missionaries in the Church's Alabama Birmingham Mission. In June 2017, the church issued a survey to evaluate the safety conditions of its missionaries. (Mormon Newsroom)
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State

HB64: Utah bill could make holding phone, talking while driving illegal

By Sahalie Donaldson
January 31, 2018 12:00 AM
Utah saw 5,748 distracted driver crashes in 2016, according to the Governor's Highways Safety Association. Ten percent of all Utah crashes involve a distracted driver. (Haley Mosher)
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Food

Tips and tricks for a safe and successful road trip

By Alexa Anderson
May 02, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU students Scott Daly and Hank Hansen picked up Shia LaBeouf for his road tripping project on Friday, May 27, 2016. (Hank Hansen)
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Travel

Staying safe over BYU spring holiday

By Shaylee Watkins
March 15, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU sophomore Whitney Wilcox takes a break from school to hike in St. George. All students should exercise caution while vacationing over BYU's spring holiday. (Whitney Wilcox)
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