Daily Herald

Laura Giles reminds us that we can all take stand up and make a difference in preventing su***de.

Matters that Matter: Walk to prevent su***de How can simply going for a walk help to prevent su***de? Su***de prevention walks are held all over the country by various organizations, especially during the month of September, which is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. But, how can all of this walking make a difference? Joining together, walki...

An assistant Payson High School wrestling coach was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexually abusing multiple students.

Payson High assistant wrestling coach arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing multiple students An assistant Payson High School wrestling coach was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexually abusing multiple students and enticing multiple minors across a six-year span. Chayce G. Loveless, 28, was arrested during a traffic stop Friday morning. He faces 10 counts of forcible sexual assault, a thir...

Meta is expanding its Eagle Mountain data center campus to the south.

Growing outward: Meta announces expansion of Eagle Mountain data center facility, contributions to community Meta announced Monday the expansion of its Eagle Mountain Data Center campus along with contributions to various local entities. Meta plans to build three new data center buildings, an administration building and a warehouse, according to a company spokesperson. The Meta Data Center first opened in....

A statue of Charlie Kirk is unveiled at Turning Point USA’s Freedom Built to Last event at UVU Thursday night.

Judge Tony F. Graf found probable cause Tuesday that Tyler Robinson shot and killed Charlie Kirk and ordered him to stand trial on an aggravated murder charge.

Judge finds probable cause Robinson shot and killed Charlie Kirk, orders him to stand trial Judge Tony F. Graf found probable cause Tuesday that Tyler Robinson shot and killed Charlie Kirk and ordered him to stand trial on all seven counts, including aggravated murder. The ruling came after 5 p.m. at Provo’s Fourth District Courthouse following a lengthy closing day of a preliminary hear...

"School is getting underway and this can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing, for both students and parents. As children and teens start another school year, here are some ways for parents to encourage mental health wellness and practices that could help."

Matters that Matter: Mental health wellness for back to school School is getting underway and this can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing, for both students and parents. As children and teens start another school year, here are some ways for parents to encourage mental health wellness and practices that could help. Su***de Prevention Ask to make sure that yo...

The Daily Herald is working on a story about experiences at local farmers markets and we'd love to get local feedback. Let us know in the comments what you enjoy most about going to a farmers market.

Thanks!

Focused reading is invaluable for children to develop numerous cognitive skills. The Daily Herald wants to provide Utah Valley families with a new tool to encourage their kids to read more with its new daily Kid's Corner page, featuring a chapter story as well as activities and games.

Read more about it at this link or go to https://subscribe.heraldextra.com to sign up and get it for your family (about $5 per week).

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/opinion/herald-editorials/2026/aug/22/lloyd-daily-herald-adds-new-kid-focused-page-for-families-to-help-improve-childrens-literacy/

LLOYD: Daily Herald adds new kid-focused page for families to help improve children’s literacy About a year ago, I had the chance to talk to some local fifth-graders at a career day. As an introduction, I handed out a number of copies of the newspaper. It captivated the attention of the students as they flipped through the pages, looking at the photos and reading some of the stories. Most [.....

An agreement between Aspen Peaks and Timpanogos school districts will keep Timpanogos from needing to build new transportation infrastructure — at least for the next three years.

Timpanogos, Aspen Peaks school districts agree on bus depot partnership With the Alpine School District split fast approaching, Utah County’s three newly-formed districts are searching for ways to meet their logistical needs in time for the 2027-28 school year. The latest agreement between two of the districts will keep one from needing to build new transportation inf...

Provo Animal Control officers and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources responded Wednesday to reports of a bear on the loose in Provo on Wednesday.

Bear sighting reported in east Provo neighborhood, no existing public safety threat Provo Animal Control officers and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources responded Wednesday to reports of a bear on the loose in Provo, authorities told the Daily Herald. Provo police spokeswoman Jana-Lee Holland said multiple residents reported sightings, including one captured on a ring camera,....