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09/02/2026

Judge Tony F. Graf found probable cause Tuesday that Tyler Robinson shot and killed Charlie Kirk and ordered him to stand trial on an aggravated murder charge.

Judge Tony F. Graf found probable cause Tuesday that Tyler Robinson shot and killed Charlie Kirk and ordered him to stand trial on all seven counts, including aggravated murder. The ruling came after 5 p.m. at Provo’s Fourth District Courthouse following a lengthy closing day of a preliminary hear...

08/25/2026

"School is getting underway and this can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing, for both students and parents. As children and teens start another school year, here are some ways for parents to encourage mental health wellness and practices that could help."

School is getting underway and this can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing, for both students and parents. As children and teens start another school year, here are some ways for parents to encourage mental health wellness and practices that could help. Su***de Prevention Ask to make sure that yo...

08/25/2026

The Daily Herald is working on a story about experiences at local farmers markets and we'd love to get local feedback. Let us know in the comments what you enjoy most about going to a farmers market.

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08/22/2026

Focused reading is invaluable for children to develop numerous cognitive skills. The Daily Herald wants to provide Utah Valley families with a new tool to encourage their kids to read more with its new daily Kid's Corner page, featuring a chapter story as well as activities and games.

Read more about it at this link or go to https://subscribe.heraldextra.com to sign up and get it for your family (about $5 per week).

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/opinion/herald-editorials/2026/aug/22/lloyd-daily-herald-adds-new-kid-focused-page-for-families-to-help-improve-childrens-literacy/

About a year ago, I had the chance to talk to some local fifth-graders at a career day. As an introduction, I handed out a number of copies of the newspaper. It captivated the attention of the students as they flipped through the pages, looking at the photos and reading some of the stories. Most [.....

08/18/2026

An agreement between Aspen Peaks and Timpanogos school districts will keep Timpanogos from needing to build new transportation infrastructure — at least for the next three years.

With the Alpine School District split fast approaching, Utah County’s three newly-formed districts are searching for ways to meet their logistical needs in time for the 2027-28 school year. The latest agreement between two of the districts will keep one from needing to build new transportation inf...

08/12/2026

Provo Animal Control officers and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources responded Wednesday to reports of a bear on the loose in Provo on Wednesday.

Provo Animal Control officers and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources responded Wednesday to reports of a bear on the loose in Provo, authorities told the Daily Herald. Provo police spokeswoman Jana-Lee Holland said multiple residents reported sightings, including one captured on a ring camera,....

08/02/2026

Many are making a difference in our community by supporting kids as they prepare to head back to school.

It’s not time for school to start yet, but many people have been helping prepare kids to go back to school for quite some time. In fact, months ago, during the Christmas season, donations began coming in for backpacks and school supplies for children in need in Utah County. Those donations came th...

07/29/2026

Hundreds of family members, neighbors, firefighters, hockey teammates and others gathered at the UCCU Center for a funeral to pay their respects to the Long family.

Remembered as an adventurous family devoted to serving their community and spending time outdoors, Provo Fire Capt. Spencer Long, his wife, Katrina Long, and their sons Reid Vernon, Thayne and Gage Long were memorialized Wednesday. Hundreds of family members, neighbors, firefighters, hockey teammate...

07/28/2026

A Saratoga Springs man suspected of murdering his wife and fleeing the state earlier this year remains at large.

A Saratoga Springs man suspected of murdering his wife and fleeing the state earlier this year remains at large. Alvaro Jose Urbina Rojas was charged on March 9 with murder after his wife, Jeusselem Elieth Genes Vitola, was found dead in an RV in Draper in February. A probable cause statement said R...

07/22/2026

“You’ve made a commitment to establish the nation’s first sovereign shovel-ready supply chain for the materials that power our defense, our energy and our technology.”

A recent discovery of 19 critical minerals at a halloysite deposit in Utah County’s Lake Mountains could assist the United States’ efforts to increase domestic production of critical minerals, government officials say. The United States imports more than 80% of its rare earth minerals, with most...