Category Archives: Top Stories
The power of trees
You wouldn’t think that tree in your yard can save you money, but it can. Provo City Power is out to show you that those leafy branches are good for more than just shade. As part of its Trees for … Continue reading
Cougar Fan Fest
BYU fans usually have to travel to see their favorite cougars. But this year, athletes and coaches brought the fun to fans across Utah. Tyler Haws is a fan favorite and also a positive role model to kids and parents. … Continue reading
Search for missing Susan Cox Powell closes
Thousands of pages of previously sealed documents are now available to the public. While releasing of all of the city’s documents related to the search for Susan Cox Powell, West Valley City police announced the end of the active phase … Continue reading
Job creation
When Cassandra Nielsen graduated from BYU a year and a half ago, she was underemployed and didn’t have regular hours. She now has a much better job. “It gave me more security in hours and pay and I know I … Continue reading
Frances B. Monson, wife of President Thomas S. Monson, passes away
Sister Frances Monson, the wife of President Thomas Monson, peacefully passed away early Friday morning surrounded by her family. Frances Johnson met her husband Thomas Monson in 1944 while they were students at the University of Utah. President Monson says … Continue reading
Honoring soldier Cody Towse
Hearts are heavy as the community shows support of a local fallen soldier Cody Towse. Cody was 21 and from Elk Ridge, Utah. Friends and family have sent letters, hung signs, visited and flown flags at half staff to honor … Continue reading
Campaign raises a voice of courage
Most abuse prevention programs focus on the victim, but the Voices of Courage campaign uses a different approach by educating the bystander. LaNae Valentine, Director of BYU Women’s Services said that being silent, in a way, supports and tolerates abuse. … Continue reading
Whooping worry
A letter from the Health Department isn’t something your child would normally bring home from school. But in Alpine School District, it’s happening a lot lately, thanks to the Whooping Cough. “Year to date in Utah County, we’ve had 89 … Continue reading
Rescued horses
SPANISH FORK – What appears to be ordinary horses actually have an extraordinary story. The Utah County Sheriff’s Departent found the horses in February in very poor condition. Deputies immediately got the horses in front of a veterinarian. “Even their demeanor … Continue reading
Weber County man rescued from cliff
A Weber County man was rescued Tuesday morning from a cliff over North Ogden Canyon Road. Authorities continue to investigate how 43-year-old hiker Kelly Rogers spent three days stranded on the cliff. Other hikers heard him yelling for help Tuesday … Continue reading