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Former college running back pleads guilty to killing 2nd man 1 day after killing another
OGDEN — A Lake Shore, Utah County, man pleaded guilty Tuesday to the second of two unrelated killings he committed over two days — one in Ogden and one in Spanish Fork — on July 8-9, 2022. Christian Taele — a 30-year-old former Southern Utah University running...
City Council members disagree over Hadco annexation
On July 9, a City Council agenda item brought strong opinions and tense exchanges between Lehi’s lawmakers. The agenda item that became the hot topic of the evening was Hadco-Pacific’s (Hadco) annexation application and accompanying zoning designation of Light Industrial zoning located at approximately 2100 N. 1450 W. Applications for annexation from Utah County property into Lehi City, including initial zoning requests, are standard, and typically don’t involve controversy if the proposed zoning complies with the city’s General Plan. Typically, annexation applications are submitted in order for a property owner to be able to connect to water and power and initial zoning designation is guided by the existing General Plan. The existing General Plan shows that the property in this agenda item falls within a Light Industrial zoning district.
All-City Honors: Baseball – Spring 2024
Mays Madsen (Jr. Lehi; SS/P): Do-it-all player helped lead the Pioneers to the 6A championship. Formidable at the plate, he had a .443 overall batting average that jumped to .522 during the playoffs, when he was responsible for 18 runs. During the season, he had 47 hits, stole 17 bases and scored 38 runs with 27 RBI. He had 52 putouts and 47 assists on defense. He made seven appearances as a closer on the mound, earned three victories and had a 0.00 ERA. He gave up just one walk.
Three New Tenants Sign Leases at Valley Grove in Utah
Pleasant Grove, Utah — Three new restaurant tenants have signed leases at Valley Grove, a $1.2 billion mixed-use development in Pleasant Grove. Upon full build-out, the project will comprise more than 1.5 million square feet of retail, office and hospitality space. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, Rancherito’s and Wildside Bowls are now open at the property, occupying a total of 5,498 square feet. Cameron Simonsen of Colliers International represented Wildside Bowls in the lease negotiations. Jace Bankhead of Legend Partners represented The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, and Christopher Wilson of CRC Nationwide represented Rancherito’s. St. John Properties is the landlord. Other tenants at Valley Grove include Club Pilates, MilkShake Factory, Shamrock Coffee, Sip-N Drinks & Coffee, The Smoked Taco and Wayback Burger.
American Fork hosts first public hearing on “Central” school district split
The American Fork City Council held the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, July 9 to listen to public comments on the proposed ballot initiative to break off from the Alpine School District and form a new “Central” school district interlocal agreement with Lehi, Highland, Alpine, Cedar Hills and a small part of Draper.
Brynn Carnesecca crowned Miss American Fork 2024
The Miss American Fork Scholarship Competition was held Saturday, July 13, at American Fork High School. Five talented contestants competed for the title. Each had prepared for weeks to showcase their talents, health and fitness, poise, public speaking skills and willingness to represent and serve the city of American Fork.
Spanish Fork’s New Target Replaced This Closed K-Mart
What used to be a Big K-Mart store for almost 40 years is now a 100,000-square-foot Target store in Spanish Fork, Utah. Real estate company TLM Realty renovated the property, and Target opened in 2023. The 85,000-square-foot K-Mart closed in 2017, leaving the building unused. The street and aerial images below show how the location has evolved.
Wildfire smoke moving into the Wasatch Front
SALT LAKE CITY — Air quality in northern Utah is expected to take a hit Tuesday thanks to wind blowing wildfire smoke in from the Pacific Northwest. What to expect air quality in Utah to look like today. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson said the smoke will settle in throughout...
The 2nd Annual Native Market Days is this Weekend
On July 19-20, 2024, American Indian Services and the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake will be holding the 2nd Annual Native Market Days at Thanksgiving Point’s Electric Park! Come out to Lehi to support Indigenous Fashion Designers, Hoop Dancers, and Native artists from across Turtle Island!. Your support...
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days begin with host of events leading up to Pioneer Day
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days will be kicking off many events this week, including the popular Fiesta Days Rodeo. A bulk of the activities will begin Friday, with the craft fair, food vendors and carnival opening at 4 p.m. and the first night of the Fiesta Days rodeo at 7 p.m. The “Spanish Fork’s Got Talent” event also will be Friday night at 7:30.
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