Utah House District 54 election: Kristin Chevrier faces off against Kristina Robinson
The Utah County Republican Party selected Chevrier for her seat. Now she takes on Kristina Robinson, the CEO of an IT company. (Utah House of Representatives; Campaign photo) Kristen S. Chevrier, left, and Kristina Robinson, candidates for the 2026 House District 54 election.
via Salt Lake TribuneUtah CountyOctober 12, 2026
Bonrue Bakery opens first Utah County location in Provo
Bonrue Bakery is expanding into Utah County with a new location in Provo. The bakery, which specializes in European-style pastries and breads, held its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 10, at a site near LaVell Edwards Stadium.
ProvoOctober 12, 2026
Utah County Planning Commission to Hold Hearing on Power Line Ordinance Oct. 20
The Utah County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct. 20, 2026, to consider a land use ordinance text amendment regarding electric power transmission lines. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Utah County Administration Building in Provo.
Utah CountyOctober 11, 2026
Utah County Planning Commission to Discuss Land Use Amendments Oct. 20
The Utah County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Oct. 20, 2026, to discuss land use ordinance amendments. The agenda includes items regarding electric power transmission lines and the addition of data centers as a permitted use in specific zones.
Utah CountyOctober 11, 2026
Utah County seeks death penalty in Springville double murder trial
The Utah County Attorney's Office filed a notice on Friday, Oct. 10, stating its intent to seek the death penalty in the double murder trial of Matthew J. Leonard. Leonard is accused of killing his mother, Sarah Johnson, and her friend, John Waldron Handricks.
SpringvilleOctober 10, 2026
GPS tracking device found attached to car in Utah County, prompting bomb squad response
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Hurricane pushes forward on flood protections before storm Share NextStayOfficers arrived and confirmed there was a suspicious device. The bomb squad examined the item and determined it was non-hazardous.
via KJZZUtah CountyOctober 10, 2026