Salem News

Voters in the Nebo School District have approved - barely - a $160 million bond election to build seven new schools.

Power consumption in Provo is down as much as 13 percent, but changes in the city's power sources could spell higher user rates in the next few years.

Land planning is under way near the Benjamin I-15 exit that would give Salem a freeway presence.

The Foundation for Salem Public Education doled out nearly $37,000 in grants last week to fund innovative projects at all the city's schools.

Donna Gilger, who has been serving as first vice president and was recently honored with her husband Duane as "Payson Lion of the Year", will serve as president of the Payson Lions Club beginning this summer.

"I got a fish. I got a fish. I got a fish," came the alarm. The cry came from a young boy running down the trail along the shore of Salem Pond Tuesday morning, clutching a white plastic grocery bag.

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr has $1.6 million on hand. According to campaign finance report filed recently, the Winston-Salem Republican received $699,591 in contributions and spent $107,692 during the most recent quarter, Barb Barrett reports.

With revenue continuing to fall, the leaders in at least two south Utah County cities are voicing ideas to encourage builders back to work.

Jeney Irene Jacob answers questions about raising children at a question and answer panel at the family life conference on Friday.

This tiny burg wants $345 million of President Obama's economic stimulus package to create 2,500 jobs - half the city's population.

Five residents sponsored a request to incorporate the rural community of Benjamin in Utah County but opposition is already mounting, leading to a call for civility among neighbors.

Well over a million people shivered in ice-bound homes across the country Wednesday, waiting for warmer weather and for utility crews to restring power lines brought down by a storm that killed 23 as it took a ...

Spanish Fork Police have arrested a man accused of 20 business burglaries throughout Utah County.

Brandon Ault SPANISH FORK, Utah a ' Police in Spanish Fork say theya TMve uncovered a burglary operation involving at least 20 businesses.

A Utah County doctor has been sentenced to 120 days in the Utah County jail and three years of probation for trading prescription drugs for sex.

Three Utah County schools have been warned of accreditation problems, but officials say there is no danger of any schools losing accreditation.

Some gymnasts work out on pommel horses, but a few gymnasts in Utah prefer the real thing.

A number of youth councils in Utah County have been getting involved with projects to serve members of their communities during the holidays As they have done in previous years, the Salem Youth Council will ...