RIP Rancheritos…?

October 17, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes On a random day in October, an Instagram post surfaced with the news that the Rancheritos in Provo was closing — for renovations. What followed was an event of hilarious proportions that feels so distinctly Utahn.

Provo City elections: get involved in local politics

August 9, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Local elections are upon us, with the Provo City primary election taking place Aug. 10, and the general election on Nov. 2 of this year. Voting registration ended Jul. 30, but voter registration can be checked at Vote.Utah.gov. Provo’s 2021 election information can be found on the Provo City website.  The time has come to […]

Provo and Orem recognized as most charitable in the nation

December 14, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes With the holidays in full swing, there is no better time than now to talk about charity. In recent studies released by SmartAsset.com and WalletHub.com, Orem and Provo’s cities were recognized, among others, as the most charitable cities in the most charitable state in the country. This recognition emphasizes Utahns’ commitment to giving.  “Utah County […]

Q&A: Paranormal Investigator Danny Stewart

October 29, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you want to have an otherworldly experience, paranormal investigator Danny Stewart said, go to the Provo riverwalk at night. Start behind the Macey’s on State Street and make your way west toward the neighborhoods. “Weird stuff happens,” Stewart said. “I’ve taken taken so many groups — former students, girlfriends — each time, without fail, […]

Provo Pride Festival aims to educate and celebrate

September 20, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutes [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Mormons Building Bridges and USGA, a BYU ally group not formally recognized by its university, set up shop about 15 yards away from each other at the Provo Pride festival. These types of groups and resource centers represent the unique […]

Provo city plans to build road over McCoard’s Farm

October 16, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes McCoard’s Garden Center in Provo is hosting its annual fall festival this month for, maybe, the last time because Provo City has plans to build a road right over the farm to connect to the new Provo High School. This family-friendly center and farm, located 10 minutes away from UVU, provides fun Halloween activities like […]