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Utah 4th Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians Killed in Fatal Crashes at Intersections.
At 7:02 am on Jan 13th, 2025 the West Jordan Police Department sent out the following notification: “7800 S. from Redwood Rd. to 1300 W. are closed this morning due to a fatal accident. Police are on scene investigating, and it is unclear when the road will reopen. This is significantly impacting the morning commute….
Read moreStolen $1.13 million update – $730K Still Missing
On October 3rd, 2024 Eagle Mountain City released a press release stating that it had “recouped $400,000 in its recovery efforts.” after losing $1.13 million in cybercrime attack in August 2022. The city mentioned that they had used a multi-pronged approach to “recover the lost finds, including seeking accountability for the contractor for their role…
Read moreEssential Steps to Declutter Your Home This Fall
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves start to fall, it’s the perfect time to turn your attention to your home and prepare it for the colder months. Decluttering your living space creates a sense of calm and allows you to enjoy the season’s warmth and coziness without feeling overwhelmed by unnecessary…
Read moreAre Eagle Mountain Residents Safe? Heat Wave, Water Shortage, and Fire Risk Raises Questions.
With several vegetation fires in the last few weeks, lack of road infrastructure, and low water tank levels will residents be safe if the city experiences a wildfire. What would happen if the city were to experience something like the Dump Fire of 2012 that forced 9,000 residents to evacuate, and destroyed 4,148 acres. Fires…
Read moreControversial Data Center and Renewable Energy Projects Stir Concerns in Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain is the 4th largest city in Utah by area. It’s boarders currently contain 50.43 sq mi (130.6 km2), and is only smaller than Salt Lake, St. George, and Hurricane. Some could say that Eagle Mountain has much more land west and south just waiting for development. It is also the home to a Meta data center…
Read moreLoChi Market: Empowering Local Businesses and Communities
LoChi Market is a unique digital marketplace that was inspired by the love for farmers’ markets, particularly the delightful baked goods they offer. The founder recognized the challenge of finding such local businesses during the off-season, as they were scattered across social media platforms, with only a few having dedicated websites. The vision was to…
Read moreJohn Hancock Charter School: Inspiring Education and Nurturing Excellence
Established over two decades ago, John Hancock Charter School has been dedicated to providing a stimulating educational experience within a safe and nurturing environment. We explore the school’s inspiring journey, its unique offerings, commitment to quality, community engagement, future plans, customer service approach, and ways for customers to support the institution. In its 22nd year…
Read moreEagle Mountain Flood Waters Recede Before Thursday Storm
Parts of SR-73 were closed and traffic restricted in Eagle Mountain due to high levels of Spring Runoff that created a flooding situation. During the afternoon of April 11th, Eagle Mountain City Hall sent out the following notification, “Flooding in one of the washes in the West Canyon area has prompted Eagle Mountain City to…
Read moreIs Eagle Mountain Water Safe To Drink – By The Numbers – UPDATED
There has been a lot of talk on Social Media lately about the taste, smell, and color of the water coming from a new well in Eagle Mountain. Eagle Mountain recently brought well #5, the newest of the wells in Eagle Mountain, online last week, and residents have noticed a difference. A.K. a 10-year Eagle…
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