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06/05/2026

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2026/jun/04/talkin-transportation-how-mag-plans-the-future-of-travel-in-utah-county/

With existing traffic challenges and a projection that Utah County’s population will double in the next 40 years, transportation planning is paramount to the sustainability of the community. A key shaper of that vision is Mountainland Association of Governments, or MAG, a regional governmental ent...

05/21/2026

“We get to create a new little culture, a new way of doing things in the new high school, compared to the old one.”

One of the many traditions inside the old Springville High School has to do with a large mural referred to as “the untouchable.” Students are not allowed to touch the mural, and anyone who does has to get down and kiss it to avoid bad luck. “That’s a big fan favorite,” said Springville 202...

05/20/2026

“And what I envision right here is where the managers, the agents, the publicists, the artists, the bands themselves, I know they’re going to say, ‘You got to play Vesper.’”

Plans to transform a quarry at the base of Provo Canyon into a world-class entertainment venue by 2029 were unveiled Tuesday by two members of the Osmond family. “Vesper Amphitheater” will be a 20,000-seat outdoor venue that can be configured into an 8,000-seat indoor venue for the wintertime th...

05/19/2026

Vesper Amphitheater, a large outdoor venue, is planned to be built in Provo Canyon, across the street from the Mount Timpanogos Park, project organizers announce Tuesday.

05/12/2026

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2026/may/11/super-team-byu-supermileage-club-wins-third-shell-eco-marathon-championship-in-four-years/

The Brigham Young University Supermileage club’s primary objective each year is to maximize vehicle fuel efficiency. Along the way, the team has become efficient winners. For the third time in the last four years, the group of BYU engineering students won the Shell Eco Marathon by creating a vehic...

05/12/2026

In her latest column, Laura Giles talks about the importance of acknowledging and discussing the impacts of mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to spread awareness, become educated, advocate for those who are struggling and share resources. But there’s more to it than that. The month is all about breaking the silence surrounding mental health, sharing stories and finding support and healing ...

05/06/2026

A memorial was unveiled Tuesday at Santaquin City Hall to honor Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed in the line of duty on May 5, 2024.

04/30/2026

Rooftop CEO and co-founder Sarah Wiley said the return was made possible thanks to the mayor’s support, good timing from her team and the support of a generous benefactor.

The awaited comeback of the Rooftop Concert Series is set. The popular summer music festival will return to downtown Provo on May 15 following a seven-year hiatus, event organizers announced Wednesday. Five concerts will take place from May to September at the Nu Skin Plaza on Center Street and 100....

04/29/2026

Utah County is pursuing a land swap with Juab County that would keep a planned Santaquin City development from being split between county lines.
https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2026/apr/27/pending-land-swap-would-place-santaquin-development-fully-in-utah-county,

Utah County is pursuing an agreement that would keep a Santaquin City development from being split between county lines. The county is seeking approximately 250 acres of land from Juab County that fall within Santaquin City limits in exchange for 1,200 acres of land near Eureka, according to Utah Co...

04/20/2026

Here are the results from Saturday’s convention, including county candidates who reached the primary ballot through signature gathering.

Utah County Republican Party delegates nominated candidates for two county commission seats and other county positions at its Saturday convention at Skyridge High School in Lehi. Brent Bowles is the party’s nominee for Commission Seat A, gathering 64.67% of the vote after three rounds of voting. M...