Daily Herald

12/10/2025

A Springville elementary employee was arrested on suspicion of possessing child s*x abuse material.

In a statement to the Daily Herald, a Nebo School District spokesperson confirmed the man is no longer employed at the school, and said the safety and security of students is the district’s top priority.

“We want to reassure our community that we are cooperating fully with law enforcement throughout this process. Should parents have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to the school or district administration.”

An employee at a Springville elementary school was arrested Monday on suspicion of 10 counts of s*xual exploitation after police say they found more than 2,000 images of child s*xual abuse material in his possession. Mark Steven Rosewaren, 61, of Payson, is being held without bail at the Utah County...

12/10/2025

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/dec/10/round-em-up-utah-high-school-rodeo-association-collects-christmas-toys-to-donate-to-primary-childrens-hospital/

Being a member of the Utah High School Rodeo Association is no small commitment, as more than 600 Utah cowboys and cowgirls statewide compete in rodeos during up to 15-20 weekends out of the school year. A highlight of the busy calendar is when the high schoolers step off the saddle and kick back at...

12/09/2025

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/dec/08/mountain-view-corridor-freeway-connecting-utah-salt-lake-counties-to-open-dec-20/

A four-mile stretch of freeway that will create another connection point between the state’s two most populated counties is slated to open several months ahead of schedule. The Utah Department of Transportation announced the first portion of the Mountain View Corridor freeway, stretching between P...

12/09/2025

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/dec/08/the-great-carp-hunt-of-2025-results-ulas-inaugural-fishing-tournament-harvests-20k-pounds-of-carp-will-continue-in-2026/

The Utah Lake Authority considered its inaugural Great Carp Hunt a success, as anglers and bow hunters removed 20,407 pounds of invasive carp during 10 fishing events in 2025. The monthly tournaments called on citizens to launch their fishing boats and attack the lake’s carp issue themselves, ince...

12/08/2025

Call for submissions: The Daily Herald is looking to highlight some favorites seasonal activities in Utah Valley in our upcoming weekly Living sections:

1. Where is your favorite place to enjoy holiday lights and why? (possibilities include indoor or outdoor, public showcases or neighborhood displays)

2. What is your favorite holiday tradition and why?

Please send responses (with photos, if applicable) to Jared Lloyd at [email protected].

Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays from the Daily Herald!

12/01/2025

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/dec/01/police-raid-cockfighting-ring-in-west-provo-arrest-17-people/

Police raided a cockfighting ring in west Provo on Saturday night, arresting 17 people while dozens more reportedly fled and finding more than 50 dead roosters. A Provo police news release said a search of a farm property at 1215 W. and 600 South revealed what appeared to be a large fighting ring th...

11/26/2025

The new Timpanogos School District school board was sworn in Tuesday and is holding its first meeting. Jennifer Lyman was unaminously elected as board president and Sterling Hilton was unanimously chosen as vice president. The board is launching a survey to help determine a permanent name for the district.

11/19/2025

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/nov/18/seasonal-canyon-roads-begin-closing-in-utah-county-what-to-know/

Several seasonal canyon roads in Utah County have closed or are preparing to close their gates for the winter. According to the U.S. Forest Service’s Spanish Fork Ranger District, most gates are slated to close by Nov. 30 — depending on snowfall — with the exception of the lower gates on the s...

11/19/2025

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/nov/18/demanding-fair-contracts-allegiant-pilots-protest-in-front-of-provo-airport/

Allegiant Air pilots picketed outside Provo Airport on Tuesday to demand the airline end negotiation delays and offer fair contracts. Clad in sunglasses and walking in an organized line, the pilots held up signs accusing Allegiant management of weak leadership and poor decision-making and threatened...

11/18/2025

Laura Giles highlights that there are a lot of our neighbors who need a helping hand right now and we can be the ones to step up.

Due to the recent government shutdown, it may take quite some time for those on limited incomes to get back to where they were, financially, just a few weeks ago. With the holidays approaching, this is always a busy time for food banks and pantries, but it’s even more true this year due to the [.....

11/17/2025

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/nov/17/climbing-for-a-cause-an-ultra-marathon-runner-chases-a-world-record-at-y-mountain-for-charity/

A Utah native is attempting to break the world record for vertical elevation gain, propelled by multiple causes near to his heart. Michael Greer, a current Arizona resident and father of five, seeks to climb 100,000 feet in a single activity — a feat nobody has ever done, according to his research...

11/05/2025

According to Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson, the county received just over 67,000 ballots through Monday evening, then an additional 51,000 ballots on Election Day. As of 2 p.m today, the county still had 30,000 ballots to count. Davidson said a large results update will be posted by 8 p.m. tonight.