SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — College students in Utah County are driving a rise in confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, health officials said Monday. Utah reported 563 new cases Monday — bringing the weekly average to nearly 490 per day. That’s the highest it’s been since late July, state […]
UTAH COUNTY, Utah-Monday afternoon, two fires commenced in Utah County. At the approach of Tuesday evening, both of them were in good shape. The Lincoln Fire, which was estimated to have scorched a few acres, is 100 percent contained. This fire was caused after target shooters hit an exploding target […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah County emergency officials reported a 34% increase in the number of calls for mental health and wellness checks since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in calls to law enforcement authorities and first responders could be attributed to anxiety related to the coronavirus, […]
UTAH COUNTY, Utah-Monday morning, UDOT Region Three commenced road work on sections of S.R. 68 in Utah County. The purpose of this is to resurface the heavily-used alternate to Interstate 15 between mileposts 11 and 14.6. This is between its southern terminus near Elberta and Saratoga Springs. Moderate travel delays […]
SPANISH FORK, Utah-Tuesday, two deputies with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said. Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith confirmed he was notified of the second positive test over the weekend. The first case was confirmed March 25. Both of these deputies were self-quarantined at their […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah County government has declared itself a Second Amendment sanctuary that supports the right to keep and bear arms. The declaration states that public funds would not be used to unlawfully restrict the rights of citizens to keep and bear arms, the Daily Herald reported. The Utah […]
PROVO, UTAH (AP) — Utah County expects to use a mobile voting application in elections this year despite concerns raised by cybersecurity researchers, county clerk officials said. Voatz utilizes blockchain and facial recognition technology to enable certain residents to vote without having to submit a ballot by mail or in person, the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Icy roads caused multiple crashes and temporary highway closures in Utah on Monday, officials said. There were at least 17 crashes in Utah County Monday morning on Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 6, The Salt Lake Tribune reported. Both roadways experienced temporary closures early Monday, and […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Residents getting married in Utah can now get their marriage licenses online, county officials said. The state auditor’s office has already launched the digital application process on its website, KUTV-TV reported Thursday. Most states require the couple to appear in person, fill out paperwork and present identification, a […]
PROVO, Utah-Utah County has voted to increase property taxes for the first time in more than two decades. The Provo Daily Herald reports that dozens of people spoke against the plan during a six-hour meeting this week, but the commissioners said it was necessary to balance the budget and keep […]
