Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home receives top CMS rating in Q1 2026
Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home, under Avalon VA Management, LLC and Avalon Veterans Services, LLC ownership since May 31, 2019, earned a five-star overall CMS rating in the first quarter of 2026.
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Utah Valley University hires Andrew May as men’s basketball assistant coach
Utah Valley University has named Andrew May as its new men’s basketball assistant coach and offensive coordinator. Head coach Todd Phillips highlighted May’s experience leading successful programs like Snow College. The move aims to bolster UVU’s competitiveness heading into future seasons.
Medicaid outlays for orthotic procedures in Pleasant Grove climb to $347,114 in 2024
Pleasant Grove saw Medicaid expenditures for Orthotic Procedures and services rise 29.2% in 2024, mirroring shifts in service use and reimbursement trends.
A single gas station in cities throughout Utah County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending May 9
The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.
Thompson sets facility record in 10,000 meters at Big 12 Championships
Creed Thompson broke a longstanding stadium record to win the men’s Big 12 outdoor title in Tucson on May 14. Several other BYU athletes also qualified for finals or placed high as competition continues through May 16.
17 attorneys held active licenses in ZIP Code 84045 in April
Seventeen attorneys maintained active licenses to practice in ZIP Code 84045 in April, reports the Utah State Bar.
Utah Valley athletes earn seven medals on first day of WAC Championships
Utah Valley University’s track and field team won seven medals on day one of the WAC Outdoor Championships. Standout performances included golds from Emily Conlin and Morgan Nokes as well as several athletes advancing to Saturday’s finals.
BYU to host No. 14 Kansas in final regular-season Big 12 baseball series
BYU will face No.14 ranked Kansas at Miller Park from May 14-16 for their final regular-season Big 12 baseball series before heading to Arizona for postseason play. Both teams’ performances could influence their positions ahead of next week’s tournament.
How many companies in cities across Utah County received FDA citations in Q1?
There was one company in a city associated with Utah County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the first quarter of 2026, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).











