Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Saratoga Springs, UT — In a significant shift for local governance, the Saratoga Springs City Council has passed Ordinance 25-39, introducing term limits for elected officials. This move aims to promote fresh perspectives in city leadership, but also opens the door for public discourse and potential challenges through the referendum process. The voting for the…
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — Public court records from Utah’s Fourth District Court show that Mayor Tom W. Westmoreland has been the subject of an active child support lien since January 2009, with a balance of over $60,000 still outstanding as of April 2025. The lien, filed by the Office of Recovery Services (ORS), was originally…
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah— City Councilmember Chris Carn today formally declared his candidacy for Mayor of Saratoga Springs in the November 2025 municipal election, pledging to draw on nearly a decade of public service—including six years on the City Council and three years on the Planning Commission—to steer Utah’s fastest-growing city through its next chapter. “Saratoga…
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If you’ve ever come across an injured animal and felt unsure of what to do, you’re not alone. Should you try to help? Should you leave it alone? It’s not always clear—and that’s exactly what an upcoming class aims to address. On Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Eagle Mountain City Council Chambers…
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Why did the mayor bring a ladder to City Hall? Because the city’s problems were on another level! Since its incorporation in 1996, Eagle Mountain, Utah, has experienced a unique and often turbulent political history, particularly in its mayoral office. With explosive population growth and the challenge of building a city from scratch in…
As Utah County’s fastest-growing cities continue to expand, a centuries-old mule deer migration corridor faces increasing pressure from development. Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs are now at the heart of a statewide debate: Can rapid urban growth coexist with meaningful wildlife conservation? Rapid Growth and Habitat Pressure Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs in Utah County…
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Planning Commission to Review Changes May 13, 2025 EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT — The Eagle Mountain Planning Commission is set to review a proposed amendment to the city’s development code on May 13, 2025, that would significantly tighten regulations related to fencing and clarify the use of Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) in industrial zones. These city-initiated…
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As Utah’s largest school district, Alpine School District, prepares for a major restructuring, communities in northwest Utah County are entering a new chapter in public education. Approved by voters through Propositions 11 and 14 in 2024, the district will officially dissolve by July 2027, splitting into three newly formed school districts: Lake Mountain, Aspen Peaks,…
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In May, Lehi, Utah, celebrates its annual Beautify Lehi Month, encouraging residents to enhance community pride through volunteer efforts like park cleanups and landscaping. This initiative aims to improve aesthetics amid local growth and foster belonging. Participation opportunities abound, making it a vital community engagement event in Northern Utah County.
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Eagle Mountain’s favorite local motivator, Ben Lyne—widely recognized as the “Runner Guy with a Sign”—is turning his signature message of hope into a world-record-breaking moment. On May 22, the community is invited to join Lyne at Cedar Valley High School and Frontier Middle School in an ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for…
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