In 1924 the Provo Post and the Provo Herald merged, forming a final foundation for the later Daily Herald. The company was purchased in 1926 by James G. Scripps, eldest son of newspaper magnate E. W. Scripps.
In 1924, the Provo Post and the Provo Herald merged to form the foundation for the Daily Herald. The company was acquired by James G. Scripps in 1926, who was the son of E.W. Scripps, a prominent newspaper magnate.