The Special Service Lighting District of Orem, Utah, passed a resolution to approve and adopt the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The measure was identified as resolution SLD-R-2026-0002.
The resolution, dated June 23, 2026, focused on the financial planning for the district's upcoming fiscal period. This action was part of the official proceedings for the Orem Special Service Lighting District.
Six individuals were arrested following a drug bust in Utah County involving heroin and methamphetamine. The operation, conducted by the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force, resulted in the seizure of significant narcotics.
The 20th Annual Utah Native American Summit was held at Utah Valley University from July 29th through July 31st, 2026. The event focused on the theme Strengthen Sovereignty through CommUNITY to foster dialogue and collaboration.
Alpine School District is working toward opening Silver Peak School and the Timpanogos Transition and Education Center. The district is also implementing new policies regarding cellular device usage at Orem High School.
Two new schools for students with disabilities have opened at the former Sharon Elementary School in Orem. Alpine School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Silver Peak School and the Timpanogos Transition and Education Center on Aug. 17.
Applications for the Orem Youth Council were opened for high school students living in Orem. The program provides opportunities for leadership development and community engagement.
OREM, Utah (ABC4) — A large dust devil, caught on video, formed in Orem earlier today. On Wednesday afternoon, a large dust devil formed fairly close to several businesses in the Orem/Vineyard area, near the Vineyard Megaplex. Notably, the businesses have multiple empty lots behind them, with that dust potentially contributing to this formation.
Ridgeline High School enters the new football season as the favorite to repeat as the 4A Region 11 champion. The Riverhawks seek to build on a perfect 14-0 campaign from the previous season.
The Emery Spartans lost their season opener 48-13 to the Kanab Cowboys at Snow College on Aug. 14, 2026. Kanab secured the victory with 20 unanswered points in the second half.
Joshua Kyle Neathery, 40, had been out of jail for nine days when police were called to the residence, leading to a SWAT standoff. Neathery was first arrested on Aug. 8 after a woman reported that she had been beaten, according to the probable cause statement.
Nordstrom Rack is coming to Park City this fall. on Thursday, Oct. The morning will also include a DJ, giveaways, coffee and more. Adam Greenebaum, senior vice president of Singerman Real Estate, which owns Junction Commons, said the outdoor shopping center is excited to welcome the Seattle-based fashion retailer.
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Multiple new fires have started near the Tintic Mountains. According to Utah Fire Info, four separate fires have started over the last few hours. The fires are all burning west of the Tintic Mountains and east of Dugway.
A workforce housing development with hundreds of units is slated to open near Deer Valley East Village for the 2028-29 winter season. At a meeting of the Military Installation Development Authority board Aug. A workforce housing site plan will come before MIDA in early 2027, and the housing should open for the 2028-29 ski season.