The Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project is a citizen-science initiative dedicated to the conservation of American Kestrels in Eagle Mountain, Utah. It was founded in 2015 and has been highly successful in providing artificial nesting sites for these small falcons. The project has been supported by the community including Cedar Valley Sentinel, EM City, Mayor(s) and…
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Spring Awakening: How to Stay Safe Around Utah’s Rattlesnakes This Season
As Utah’s trails and canyons fill with hikers, bikers, and nature lovers this spring, another group is also making its seasonal debut — rattlesnakes. With warmer temperatures coaxing these reptiles from their winter dens, outdoor encounters are more likely than ever. While their presence may spark fear, rattlesnakes are not only a vital part of…
Read moreWhen Boys Grow Up
As a child, I trampled the Earth as if I ruled.I swam in rivers, creeks, springs, and pools.I climbed to the highest branch of the strongest tree.Nothing was there to stop me.As a child, I looked with wonder at the skies above.I felt nothing around me but love. As a man, I marched with armies…
Read moreLDS Church Commits to ‘Day 1’ Compliance with Utah’s New Youth Safety Law
Utah Enacts S.B. 147 to Enhance Youth Worker Screening in Service Organizations In a decisive move to bolster the safety of minors, Utah has enacted Senate Bill 147 (S.B. 147), known as the Youth Service Organizations Amendments. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Keith Grover and Representative Tyler Clancy, introduces critical updates to the protocols for…
Read moreShould you garden in Utah County?
Yes. End of article. Just kidding. But how? Here are some tips and good old timey advice on how to garden no matter where you live in our glorious county. I love gardening. Maybe it’s because I like to eat what comes out of the garden. Or maybe it’s because some of my…
Read moreWalmart Supercenter Coming to Eagle Mountain in 2025, Bringing 300 New Jobs and Economic Boost
Eagle Mountain is gearing up for a major retail and economic expansion as Walmart announces the opening of a new Supercenter slated for late summer 2025. Located at the bustling intersection of SR-73 and Spring Run Parkway, the 175,000-square-foot store promises not only expanded shopping convenience but also 300 new job opportunities and significant infrastructure…
Read moreUtah Hockey Club’s Historic 7-1 Victory Over Seattle Kraken
In a commanding display on April 8, 2025, the Utah Hockey Club delivered a resounding 7-1 win against the Seattle Kraken at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center. This victory not only snapped Seattle’s three-game winning streak but also marked a franchise-record for Utah, with seven different players contributing goals. Dominant Performance from the Start Utah…
Read moreUnderstanding AI and Machine Learning: A Primer on the Technology Shaping Our World
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are terms that have surged into mainstream discourse over the past decade, shaping industries, revolutionizing technology, and transforming how we interact with the digital world. But despite their ubiquity, confusion often surrounds what these terms actually mean, where they come from, and why they matter. Defining AI and…
Read moreClemmie Remembers the Cedar Valley Chill
Alright there, pull up a stool by the fire, and let ol’ Clemmie spin you a yarn about what winter used to be like in our very own Cedar Valley. It weren’t always easy livin’, especially when the snow started to fly. Now, back in the early days, when folks first settled here in Lehi…
Read moreQuantum Computing and AI: A New Cybersecurity Arms Race
As the digital age accelerates, the twin forces of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to fundamentally redefine the cybersecurity landscape. While both technologies offer transformative potential, they also pose significant threats to the very systems that safeguard our digital world. Quantum Computing: Cracking the Code of Modern Encryption Modern encryption relies heavily…
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