American Fork

More and more police stations around the country, and in Utah, are adding a special kind of dog to the force: canines that help victims and police officers manage stressful situations.

Safety and entertainment value is motivating Utah cities and towns to opt for drone light shows over traditional fireworks. Except in American Fork, which wants both.

Bigger populations don’t always translate into bigger tax bases for cities, so investments like new fire stations and equipment are a balancing act.

Utah’s recent storms are making for a healthy winter, but a costly headache from road damage.

Figures from Feeding America say 288,970 Utahns face hunger with 104,840 of those being children.

Even though lockdown drills are a common enough occurrence in schools now, explaining the thinking behind the preparation — and the reasons — varies by grade.