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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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Picking an internet provider in Eagle Mountain is a no-win game—no matter who you choose, someone will insist it’s the worst company ever. From fiber to satellite, every option has fans and haters, and no list could ever cover every “provider” (including your neighbor’s open Wi-Fi). Here’s a humorous look at the pitfalls of choosing internet in Eagle Mountain.
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Rocky Mountain Power is proposing a new 45-mile, 345 kV transmission line from Spanish Fork to Eagle Mountain’s Mercer Substation. The line aims to boost reliability and connect nearly 3,000 MW of renewable energy, but some residents along the route are raising concerns. Learn what it could mean for Eagle Mountain’s future power needs.
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Utah has earned an unenviable distinction—second-worst in the nation for water efficiency, according to a recent study by filtered showerhead company Afina. The report analyzed projected domestic water use per person in 2025, monthly water bills, and state policy strength. Utah’s predicted 10,196 gallons of daily water withdrawal per person—the highest in the nation—paired with…
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — April 16, 2025 — Spring has arrived, and with it comes an annual opportunity for Eagle Mountain residents to declutter and breathe new life into their homes and neighborhoods. Starting today, the city’s much-anticipated Spring Community Clean-Up is officially underway at Cory Wride Memorial Park and will continue through April 24….
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Saratoga Springs Reminds Residents: Pressurized Irrigation System Not Safe for Drinking, Urges Water Conservation as Spring Approaches As spring nears and lawns prepare to turn green, the City of Saratoga Springs is urging residents to handle their outdoor irrigation systems with care—and caution. The city’s pressurized irrigation system, which will become active the week of…
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — Eagle Mountain City is preparing to vote on the site plan for a new Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Park and Ride facility along Pony Express Parkway. The proposal, which has received a unanimous recommendation from the Planning Commission, will come before the City Council at its April 1, 2025 meeting. The…
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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is inviting residents of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and surrounding communities to participate in a public hearing regarding the upcoming Pioneer Crossing Flex Lanes project. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours by introducing two additional travel lanes in the peak direction, effectively enhancing the east-west…
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In a new development in the Eagle Mountain road rage case that resulted in two fatalities, Michael Alan Landen, the driver of the Nissan Maxima, has been formally charged with two counts of Negligent Homicide (Class A Misdemeanor) and Reckless Driving (Class B Misdemeanor). This follows the charges already filed against Peterson Drew Matheson, the…
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PROVO, UTAH – Peterson Drew Matheson was sentenced on January 6, 2025, in the Fourth Judicial District Court, Judge Kasey L. Wright presiding, following a guilty plea to manslaughter charges stemming from a fatal collision on June 4, 20231…. The incident, which occurred on Cory B. Wride Memorial Highway in Eagle Mountain, Utah, resulted in…
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