Santaquin News

County commissioners are fond keeping the weight off when it comes to their budget.

Here's a peek into Utah's future: An eager, young computer programmer spreads his long days between college classes in Ogden and a promising job near Salt Lake City International Airport.

Two truck drivers have been arrested in connection with an accident Thursday morning that killed a Utah County woman.

Two semi tractor trailer rig drivers were arrested in connection with the fatal crash of a Santaquin woman's car on Interstate 15.

Genola Town Councilman Chris Greenwood and his family woke up Friday morning to find 11 trees in their yard cut down.

A Provo engineering firm is seeking financing to help build a $2 million, 1.3 megawatt plant powered by methane gas from the Bayview landfill in Elberta.

As a councilman, he often speaks up about issues he feels aren't being handled correctly and doesn't hesitate to challenge those around him.

Some say vandalism on a Genola town councilman's property in this relatively crime-free area could be a vindictive act for his opposition to a controversial subdivision.

It's unrequited love, only between towns. Spring Lake residents attended a public hearing last week with the Utah County Commission to discuss ways to become a town and avoid being annexed by Santaquin.

In a conversation Saturday night with her grandmother, Kilynna Blake said she was feeling uneasy because an acquaintance of her fiancA© was a suspect in several slayings.

Host families are needed to care for high school exchange students from around the world for the 2008-2009 school year.

A bridge replacement along I-80 is on hold for now, but there are plenty of other bridges in Utah that need immediate attention.

With his Smith & Wesson .40-caliber semi-automatic holstered on his right hip, Travis Deveraux addressed the mayor and City Council on Tuesday.

Imagine painting your home or business precisely the colors approved by the city building department, only to have those same officials deny you a permit until you pay to paint it a different color.

The commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the LDS Church opening priesthood to black men attracted the criticism of protesters.

Caleb Warnock - DAILY HERALD Hundreds if not thousands of people converged on Utah Lake State Park on Saturday for free fishing day and the annual Utah Lake Festival.

The fourth annual Utah Lake Festival will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Utah Lake State Park, 4400 W. Center St., Provo.

“These homes will all have plumbing and electricity”

Beehive to the Spanish Fork Firefighters Auxiliary for its garage sale today to raise money for the University of Utah Burn Unit. via Daily Herald

'Not in my backyard" attitudes have plagued cities across the nation for years, and they're beginning to wreak havoc in Utah Valley, especially when it comes to building needed east-west roads. via Daily Herald

“I come from a background of kickboxing and step and here I was having to shake my hips.”

The Santaquin city recreational center doesn't have a pool. It doesn't have a fancy weight room, state-of-the-art exercise equipment or a racquetball court. via Deseret Morning News