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LDS Church encourages use of digital tools in 2016

SALT LAKE CITY – The LDS Church has released its 2016 curriculum with a focus on digital resources. The new lesson plans for Melchizedek Priesthood, Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School, Young Men, and Young Women can be found under Manuals on LDS.org or LDS Gospel Library mobile app. “Where possible, students and teachers are encouraged to use digital versions of 2016 curriculum materials,” according to a statement from the church. READ MORE HERE

 

New prison site near SLC airport has soft soil

SALT LAKE CITY – Residents in Eagle Mountain and Fairfield were happy their communities weren’t named as the site of a new Utah State Prison. The Prison Relocation Commission selected a site west of Salt Lake City International Airport and south of the Great Salt Lake based on long-range operating costs. The biggest flaw of the site is that it will take about 18 months to prepare the “soft soil” before construction can begin. READ MORE HERE 

 

BYU linebacker treated for broken next

PROVO – BYU linebacker Colby Jorgensen underwent emergency surgery Tuesday night after he fractured his neck during practice. According to a news report from Jared Lloyd at the Daily Herald there “were no complications as the sophomore's neck was stabilized with two rods.” READ MORE HERE 

Dallin H. Oaks to speak today during BYU graduation

PROVO -- Elder Dallin H. Oaks, from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will speak during Brigham Young University’s Commencement Exercises today in the Marriott Center. President Russell M. Nelson, also of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will preside and give remarks. BYU President Kevin J Worthen will conduct the exercises. READ MORE HERE

Utah State Prison Site Assessment

The Prison Relocation Commission is expected to name a recommended site for a new state prison today. Find the Site Screening Assessment Report from March 2015 HERE

The Sugar House Prison closed in 1951.

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Heritage Halls central building. Source: BYU

Last four Heritage Halls buildings coming down

PROVO -- Brigham Young University will begin construction on its new Heritage Halls central building this fall, according to school officials. The four remaining Heritage Halls residence buildings -- Broadbent Hall, Felt Hall, Fox Hall and Harris Hall— will be taken down in August. The new central buildings are expected to be completed by early Summer 2017. Once completed, Heritage Hall residences will total 13, with a total capacity of approximately 2,750 students. The Heritage Halls Central Building will house offices for Heritage Halls administrators, study rooms for residents and multi-purpose space for a variety of activities.” The last four buildings were built in 1953 as part of 24 Heritage Halls residence halls. READ MORE HERE

BYU Quarterback Taysom Hill. Source: BYU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hill named to CFPA National Performer of the Year Trophy Watch List

PROVO – BYU senior quarterback Taysom Hill was named to the 2015 National Performer of the Year Trophy Watch List by the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) Monday. The 6-foot-2, 232-pound Hill has been named to the 2015 watch lists for the Walter Camp Award, the Wuerffel Trophy, the Davey O’Brien Award and the Maxwell Award in addition to being named a 2015 Phil Steele Preseason All-Independent selection. READ MORE HERE http://byucougars.com/m-football/hill-named-cfpa-national-performer-year-trophy-watch-list

Proposed prison relocation site could be revealed on Tuesday

DRAPER -- Lawmakers could learn the proposed location for a new Utah State Prison as early as Tuesday, depending on when Gov. Gary Herbert calls for a special session. Two of the four sites are in Utah County, both have seen loud opposition from local residents. READ MORE HERE 

City releases videos of city candidates

The City of Provo has released a series of videos spotlighting the candidates running for office in the upcoming primary election. Candidates were presented with five questions. Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by Friday and polling place will open on Tuesday. Only District 3 and the Citywide II seat will have a primary election. READ MORE HERE

Museum to remain open during remodeling

PROVO – A section of the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum at Brigham Young University closed temporarily on Tuesday for remodeling. The rest of the museum, including Life on Top: Apex Predators, the Fred and Sue Morris Bird Gallery and the Boyd K. Packer Gallery will remain open during the project. “The area affected by the closure is home to the African Elephant, Protect Your Planet, Into Africa, Insects, Life Submerged and Children’s Room exhibits,” according to a statement from the university. “Remodeling will involve replacement of the ceiling, lighting, mechanical and the floor coverings in this area.” READ MORE HERE 

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Tyler Haws signs deal to play basketball in Spain

Tyler Haws

BYU basketball’s Tyler Haws, the schools all-time leading scorer, has signed on to play ball in Spain, according to several news sources. READ MORE HERE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LDS Church to release Joseph Smith documents

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to make public a printer’s manuscript of the Book of Mormon in an effort to be more transparent, according to the Associated Press. READ MORE HERE 

Pleasant Grove Company to celebrate in Brazil

PLEASANT GROVE -- ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation (OTCBB: FVRG), a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, today announced the company will host the first official corporate event in Brazil, on August 9^th, in order to introduce exclusive products to Brazil, BalanSea and Azul Marine. BalanSea is a mineral supplement and Azul Marine is an anti-oxidant powdered drink. READ MORE HERE 

And … from the “we-are-not-making-this-up file”

A video is making the rounds that shows the destruction of a hitchhiking Canadian robot that was making its way across the United States. It met its demise in a back alley in Philadelphia, Penn. The child-sized robot had attracted the attention of Canadians during its trip across Canada, but it received a much cooler reception in America. READ MORE HERE 

In Case You Missed it: Are you ready to party? BYU is not

Brigham Young University has been named – again – as the most “stone-cold sober” school in the country. The designation came from the The Princeton Review, based on a survey of 136,000 students at 380 colleges. According to the report, “Brigham Young University is a Mormon school that’s ‘all about putting religion and education together’ and learning ‘about secular subjects through spiritual eyes.’” The top party school? University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ill. READ MORE HERE