Provo » The 2010 election is still months away, but one Utah County Republican has thrown his hat in the ring for County Commission. Joel D. Wright, a former Cedar Hills city councilman, announced his plans to run for one of the two seats currently occupied by Commissioners Gary Anderson   Full Story

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Lehi » Ready, set, go. Fox Hollow Elementary third-grader and "lunch box relay" participant Ikaika Olayan races across the stage in his school's gym to a pile of assorted foods, including soda pop, potato chips and a chocolate pastry.   Full Story

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A new flag could soon be flying over Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Center. Resident Tony Stepanek received a special gift this Veterans Day --- an American flag carried into combat by his grandson.   Full Story

It doesn't seem that long ago. It was the first Saturday in March and West defeated Provo to win the Class 4A boys' basketball state championship. Now the Panthers are getting ready to start a new season and the thought of defending the 4A state championship is completely out of mind.   Full Story

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Just a simple thing like eating lunch at school made Karolina Bartkowiak understand that life had changed. "I didn't know you had to raise your hand to get out of your seat," she said.   Full Story

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It was a night for the fans to forget; but not the players. In week one of the football season, Mountain Crest visited Highland, both teams were highly ranked in 4A and were carrying high expectations into the season opener.   Full Story