Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Get the latest on local and regional politics shaping Cedar Valley. From city council decisions and county-level debates to state legislation that impacts Eagle Mountain, Lehi, and surrounding communities, we provide nonpartisan coverage focused on transparency and civic engagement. Whether it’s elections, policy changes, or political events, this section helps you stay informed and involved in the democratic process.
Charlie Kirk was struck mid-sentence, answering a question about mass shootings when the bullet found him. In the chaos that followed, a movement lost one of its loudest voices, and a family lost its center. The suspect is in custody, but the wound to public discourse—and private grief—will not heal quickly.
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Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent figure in conservative youth politics, was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon while speaking at Utah Valley University. The incident occurred around 12:10 PM MDT during an outdoor Q&A session under a tent labeled “American Comeback.” Kirk was reportedly answering a question about mass shootings when a…
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah (June 25, 2025) — Eagle Mountain City announced plans to place a Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax proposal on the November 2025 ballot. If approved by voters, the measure would enact a 0.1% local sales tax—equivalent to one cent for every $10 spent within city limits—specifically dedicated to community-focused amenities. According…
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In a dark office, not too long ago, and on the eve of Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith returning to theaters, I was thinking about the current political climate in the United States….. (Imagine this in yellow text, scrolling toward the top of the screen with a black star-filled background, dissolving into nothingness.)…
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President Trump has begun his term by issuing 50+ executive orders that represent a stark departure from the policies of his predecessor. These orders are aimed at correcting what the President views as the failures and overreach of the previous administration, with a specific focus on the perceived weaponization of federal agencies and the suppression…
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