Shon Reed, known as “the kestrel guy” in Eagle Mountain, was honored as Lifetime Wildlife Advocate by the Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance for his decades-long dedication to wildlife preservation. His passion for wildlife education and habitat conservation has not only enriched the local ecosystem but has also inspired a community-wide commitment to environmental…
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Camp Floyd State Park: March Events
Discover the history of Camp Floyd through a guided Cemetery Tour on March 16, 2024, exploring the stories of soldiers who served there. Explore volunteer opportunities at the Volunteer Open House on March 23, 2024, and join the annual Egg Scramble on March 30, 2024, for children 12 and under to hunt for treats and…
Read moreEagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce Holds First Annual Awards Gala
Members of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Mountain Mayor Westmoreland, members of the City Council as well as the Chamber Board Members and supporters gathered to honor businesses that fostered the goals of the Chamber and built up the community during the 2023 calendar year. Not only were the awards given to businesses…
Read moreLong-Serving City Administrator Paul Jerome Departs Eagle Mountain City, Initiates Leadership Transition
Eagle Mountain City, Utah, announces the departure of City Administrator Paul Jerome after over 16 years of service, as he takes on a new role in another municipality. The City Council expresses gratitude for Jerome’s contributions and initiates a search for a qualified replacement, with interim leadership provided by Deputy City Administrator Steve Mumford and…
Read moreTrial Date Set For Matheson Road Rage Case And Wife Files For Divorce
On June 4, 2023, Peterson Drew Matheson was charged with a Road Rage incident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals as well as manslaughter and and reckless driving charges. At 1:00 PM on Feb 8, 2024, via a WebEx court hearing a Jury Trial date of October 7-11 was set. A pre-trial conference…
Read moreCory Wride – Looking Back 10 Years
On January 30, 2014, Cory Wride was shot and killed in Eagle Mountain on SR-73 while doing a routine check on a vehicle that had stopped on the side of the road. This traffic stop leads to his murder, a multi-agency manhunt, a carjacking, another officer being shot, and witnesses and bystanders re-evaluating what is…
Read moreTract Ignites Tech Hub Growth with 668-Acre Data Center Acquisition in Eagle Mountain, UT
Tract, a developer of master-planned data center parks, has announced the acquisition of over 668 acres of land in Eagle Mountain, UT. The land is within the Regional Technology Innovation Overlay, allowing for data centers, advanced manufacturing, and research and development sites. Tract is collaborating with Rocky Mountain Power to provide over 400 megawatts of…
Read moreEagle Mountain Rebrands Image With New City Logos
On January 2nd, 2023 the City Council of Eagle Mountain was presented with a budget amendment. Part of that amendment was to increase expenses so that the City could implement its rebranding and update the City vehicle, clothing, and logos with the new city brand. New City Logos Residents will start seeing the changes on…
Read moreJersey Mike’s of Eagle Mountain: Building Community, One Sub at a Time
Jersey Mike’s Subs, located at 1388 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Unit B, Eagle Mountain, UT, is committed to providing high-quality sub sandwiches while actively contributing to and supporting the local community. The primary mission is to offer a warm and welcoming environment, inspiring residents and visitors in the Cedar Valley. Community Contribution: Jersey Mike’s believes in…
Read moreCourt Dates Set For Barlow In Crash That Killed Two 3-Year-Old Boys
On May 2nd, 2022 Odin Ratliff and Hunter Jackson were playing in one of the corals with their trucks at the Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain when Kent Cody Barlow whose toxicology test showed at that time had methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system, lost control of his vehicle and slammed into the coral…
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