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Local

Utah roads damaged from winter weather, spring flooding

By Robyn Morris Christensen
April 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Record snowpack during the Utah winter means flooding for cities heading into the spring season.
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Local

A look inside Provo's luxury car museum

By Sydni Merrill
February 16, 2023 12:00 AM
Luxury cars sit right around the corner in Automotive Addiction — a museum and event venue in Provo that displays luxury vehicles owned by local Utah County residents.
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Healthy Living

Lung cancer leads in cancer-related deaths in Utah, community works to reduce stigma

By Megan Brugger
January 08, 2023 12:00 AM
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Utah and the U.S., making up almost 25% of all cancer deaths nationally.
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Local

2022 general election: Utah County begins sending mail-in ballots

By Andrea Zapata Mejia
October 17, 2022 12:00 AM
The Utah County clerk's office began mailing ballots on Oct. 17 to those in Utah who are eligible and registered to vote in the 2022 general election taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
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Photo Galleries

Photo Story: Updates on Utah County temple construction

By Emma Gadeski
March 30, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah County temple construction is in full swing as General Conference approaches, with developments in Orem, Saratoga Springs and Lindon.
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State

Experts urge Utah toward sustainability to curb climate change

By Ashley Pun Eveson
January 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Environmental experts are urging Utah County to become more sustainable after the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference that took place in Glasgow in November.
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Healthy Living

TikTok, TikTok: College-aged students’ screen time ticking by

By Lauren Woolley
January 24, 2022 12:00 AM
High screen time usage is a reality for many young adults between the ages of 18-30 in the United States and is negatively impacting academic performance of college students.
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Healthy Living

Increase in infections cause long lines for COVID-19 testing

January 18, 2022 12:00 AM
ByAshley Chase
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Healthy Living

Winter weather and how it is affecting some Utahns' mental health

By Ashley Pun Eveson
January 12, 2022 12:00 AM
Residents are often vulnerable to the negative impact winter weather has on their mental health as colder weather ramps up in Utah County.
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Local

Snarled supply chain slows home building despite record demand in Utah County

By Margaret Darby
December 08, 2021 12:00 AM
Jim Collins, group vice president at the M&T Bank branch in Holladay, was shuffling things around when he answered the phone. Jim was putting boxes in his car, in preparation to move into the home he and his wife, Nancy, are almost done building. “So if I’m out of breath that’s why,” Collins said.
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Special Projects

Farmers get creative to deal with drought

By Ally O'Rullian
October 06, 2021 12:00 AM
With different crops having different water needs, Utah's drought may seem like a maze to figure out. But farmers got creative with how they cultivated their crops.
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Healthy Living

Utah County assisted living facilities work toward normalcy

By Margaret Darby
March 19, 2021 12:00 AM
Assisted living facilities and programs in Utah County are taking steps to return back to normal with more Utah residents now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Local

Provo City Council approves mail-in voting for 2021 municipal elections

By Molly Ogden Welch
March 18, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution authorizing Mayor Kaufusi to approve an interlocal agreement with Utah County to conduct a vote-by-mail election for the 2021 municipal primary and general elections.
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Local

COVID-19 vaccine appointments going unused in Utah County

By Maddie Selcho
February 25, 2021 12:00 AM
The Utah County Health Department reported an excess amount of COVID-19 vaccine appointment slots in Utah County in the last week.
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Local

Halloween party organizers face charges, fines for violating public safety laws

By Lindsey Reese
February 09, 2021 12:00 AM
The Utah County Attorney General's Office announced today that nine individuals have been charged with public safety violations following a Halloween party near Utah Lake last fall.
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Spanish

Equipo de crisis por violaciones ofrece refugio para las víctimas de violación y abuso sexual

By Kristine Kim
February 08, 2021 12:00 AM
Traducido por Sydnee Gonzalez y revisado por Estrella Ferrer G.
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Local

Provo City Council discusses parking permits, Google Fiber, regional sports park

By Molly Ogden Welch
January 20, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council gathered virtually on Tuesday to discuss various issues and developments for the city of Provo.
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COVID-19

2020 Census turnout was high in Utah County

By Sydnee Gonzalez
December 24, 2020 12:00 AM
The 2020 Census was a success in Utah County despite a pandemic and social unrest during key months of response gathering.
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