Genelle Pugmire

The Utah Transit Authority is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Utah Valley Express line, nicknamed UVX. It didn’t come easy. Prior to its installation, several groups and individuals were against a variety of issues, including the route, beautification efforts and removal of trees along University Ave., and issues along 900 East by Brigham Young […]

When Zac Whitlock, Utah Valley University student body president, leaves for school each morning, he can see the new Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints near the UVU campus. “I am overjoyed and excited for the temple,” Whitlock said. “The suspense has been building watching the construction. It’s a […]

The Vineyard City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to install Eric Ellis, former executive director of the Utah Lake Authority, as the new city manager. “Ellis is an experienced public servant and skilled administrator,” said Mayor Julie Fullmer. “He is perfectly qualified for the day-to-day management of Vineyard City during a period of continued growth and […]

The National Association of Home Builders has reported that in the first quarter of 2023 it was cheaper to live in California than in Utah. Per the organization’s data, 77.2% of households in Utah are unable to afford a home compared to 76.3% in California. In just two years, the average cost for a home […]

Known for its worldwide humanitarian efforts, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced it is launching a global initiative aimed at improving the health and development of children under 5 and their mothers. The initiative is intended to improve access to nutrition, immunizations and maternal and newborn care, according to a church […]

After several months in the building stage, the new pedestrian bridge at the Utah Transit Authority’s Provo Central Station will have its official ribbon-cutting Tuesday. The public is invited to celebrate the new addition with festivities starting at 11 a.m. at 610 S. Freedom Blvd. “(The) Provo pedestrian bridge improves safety, air quality and connects […]

Just one day before President M. Russell Ballard will be eulogized during his funeral, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has received the official appointment as the new acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, church President Russell M. Nelson announced Wednesday. It is the church’s […]

An investigation continues into the shooting death of Michael “Mikey” Mayer, 23, of Springville, who was killed early Saturday morning. According to information shared by the Springville Police Department, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex at 216 S. 100 West in Springville shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday on a report of gunshots. When they […]

For 41 years, the United Way of Utah County’s Sub for Santa program has been helping families and single adults have a better Christmas. The Daily Herald has partnered with Sub for Santa for more than 35 of those years. Family stories and wish lists will begin appearing Dec. 1 and each day through Dec. […]

It will be a family affair for President Jeffrey R. Holland, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as he prepares to rededicate the St. George legacy temple Dec. 10 in two sessions with his son, Elder Matthew S. Holland, General Authority Seventy. The St. […]