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Provo city council approves $19.5 million funding for airport

Daegan Beus
By Daegan Beus
March 20, 2025 11:10 AM
Big changes are coming to the Provo Airport as a result of unexpected, fast-paced growth in Utah County.
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Utah County sees largest population growth in state

Chloe Chandler
By Chloe Chandler
March 06, 2025 02:43 PM
Utah County had the biggest population increase in the state over the span of one year, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. From July 2023 to July 2024, Utah County accounted for about 43 percent of the state's population growth.
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Utah's population experiences major growth, impacts housing market

By Andrew Bean
January 21, 2025 11:02 AM
Utah’s human population is expected to grow by half a million in the next nine years, potentially exacerbating housing issues that Utah officials are currently attempting to address.
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An unexpected Utah County franchise finds success: A martial arts studio

By Joshua Carr
January 14, 2025 02:13 PM
Usually when you think of a franchise you think of a McDonalds or a Subway but at this franchise you won’t find any burgers, just champions.
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Warming centers in Utah County open for the season

Dylan Eubank
By Dylan Eubank
October 15, 2024 03:04 PM
From Oct. 15 to April 30, three warming centers in Provo will open every night from 9 p.m.-8 a.m.
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Climbers return to safety after rope malfunction in American Fork Canyon

Chloe Chandler
By Chloe Chandler
October 11, 2024 11:25 AM
Two climbers were rescued from B-52, a cliff in American Fork Canyon, on Sept. 29 after having their equipment malfunction.
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Ensuring election integrity: A look at ballot processing for 2024

Daegan Beus
By Daegan Beus
October 01, 2024 08:49 AM
As concerns about election integrity remain prevalent in the United States, the Utah County Clerk's office tallies each ballot and oversees the election process in Utah County.
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Utah County farmers markets near close

By Andrew Bean
September 27, 2024 09:53 AM
As temperatures begin to drop, farmers markets across Utah County begin to come to a close.
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Utah Women and Leadership Project releases 2024 update about women in Utah county leadership

By Lauren Willardson
September 24, 2024 11:45 AM
The Utah Women and Leadership Project released a report on Sept. 5, examining the status of women leaders in government across Utah.
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United Way's annual Day of Caring connects BYU, Utah County community

By Jaycee Lundell
September 23, 2024 08:36 AM
BYU faculty and staff joined together with other organizations across the county to serve Utah County community during United Way’s annual Day of Caring on Thursday, Sept. 12.
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R.A.D. program teaches students self-defense

By Mckenna Schmidt
May 22, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU and the Utah County Sheriff’s Office offer theRape Aggression Defense program, also known as R.A.D., to students and others who live in Utah County.
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Project Read helps Utahns learn to read, write

By Molly Zuniga
February 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Students ages 16-82 come to Project Read to enhance their reading, writing, math and digital skills. Many of them are between an elementary and middle school level.
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Young Utah County widows find hope despite cultural disconnect

By Joshua Carr
February 16, 2024 12:00 AM
Widows and widowers struggle to find themselves in Utah County, a culture that is all about marriage and new families, according to one widow.
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Utah County focused on providing shelter for those in need this winter

By Ethan Porter
January 17, 2024 12:00 AM
Individuals experiencing homelessness in Utah County will soon have a warm place to stay this winter after a new bill passed in the 2023 legislative session requires larger counties to provide shelter during the coldest winter nights.
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Local

The Shops at Riverwoods welcome holiday season

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
November 18, 2023 11:31 AM
To kick off the holiday season, The Shops at Riverwoods held its annual Lighting of Riverwoods event on Friday, Nov. 17.
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Voices from the street: Provo protestors speak out against violence in Gaza

By Alice Gubler
November 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Hundreds gathered at the Provo City Library on Saturday, Nov. 4 to peacefully protest the extent of damage and lives lost in Palestine from the recent Hamas terrorist attacks and Israeli conflict.
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Weather Warnings: Utah's recent freeze warning and potential warnings ahead

By Sydni Merrill
October 13, 2023 12:00 AM
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Utah Valley for Wednesday, Oct. 11 through 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13.
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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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