Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
A renewed surge of highly pathogenic avian influenza is impacting wild birds across Utah, with an estimated 50,000 eared grebes and hundreds of other birds dying near the Great Salt Lake in recent months. Wildlife officials say the outbreak, ongoing since 2022, is spreading during migration season and are urging residents to report clusters of dead birds while avoiding contact.
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Eagle Mountain country artist Austin Whitney didn’t always believe he could sing. Two years after his first open mic night, he’s releasing new music, performing across Utah, and writing songs inspired by family, faith, and life in Cedar Valley. The Sentinel sat down with him to learn more.
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Students from Cedar Valley High School, and Westlake High School earned statewide honors at the 54th Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show. The juried exhibition features top student artists from 109 high schools across Utah and awards more than $30,000 in scholarships and prizes.
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Online conversations have become one of the main ways residents share ideas, debate local issues, and stay informed. Whether the topic is city growth, water policy, schools, or neighborhood concerns, these discussions can be valuable — when they stay focused on the issue. But many conversations follow a familiar pattern:A discussion begins with facts or…
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN — The ocean is coming inland this February as Eagle Mountain Community Theatre prepares to present Disney’s beloved musical The Little Mermaid, featuring a cast of local performers and volunteers. The production opens February 19 and runs through February 23, with evening performances and a weekend matinee, offering families in Eagle Mountain and…
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A new global water study is raising questions for fast-growing Utah communities. Researchers warn that arid regions using more water than nature can replace — including areas like Utah — face shrinking groundwater and lakes, tightening the margin for future growth.
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Attorneys for the Eagle Mountain Master Association and Monte Vista Ranch have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by two local HOAs — arguing that procedural missteps, not governance issues, should end the case before it reaches trial.
If granted, the motion could halt efforts to overturn the Master HOA structure and block claims of unauthorized fees and developer overreach. A court decision is expected in the coming weeks.
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On January 7, 2026, the Cedar Valley Sentinel published an article titled Tiffany Walden Speaks on Fiduciary Duty at Council Meeting… (Original Title of article was changed). The article focused on Tiffany Walden’s remarks made during the public comment portion of the January 6 Eagle Mountain City Council meeting. Following publication, the Sentinel received a…
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The 2025 legislative year marked a pivotal period for Eagle Mountain City as elected leaders worked to balance rapid residential growth with long-term infrastructure stability and economic diversification. Over the course of 31 recorded City Council meetings, officials addressed issues that will shape the city’s trajectory for decades, from large-scale commercial development to foundational updates…
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