Highland High achieved a 45-30 victory over Viewmont on Friday, Aug. 28, to avenge a loss from the previous season. The win marked Highland's first home game of the 2026 season.
Skyridge football secured a 31-24 victory over the nationally-ranked Hun School Raiders on August 29. The win occurred at West High School as part of the inaugural Panther Classic showcase.
Willowcreek Middle School has decided to maintain its existing cell phone policy despite new state legislation. The school aims to balance classroom focus with limited device access during non-instructional periods.
Lehi held its annual Heritage Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, to honor community figures and celebrate local history. The event, organized by the Lehi Historical Society and Lehi City, featured a parade, an art show, and a ceremony at the Legacy Center.
Lehi City announced a public hearing for the Planning Commission to discuss several land use and zoning matters. The meeting was scheduled for August 27, 2026, at the Lehi Civic Center Council Chambers.
December 2, 1934 ~ August 25, 2026 Max Halley Young (known to all as Hal), age 91, returned to his Heavenly Father and his beloved wife on August 25, 2026, in Lehi, Utah. Hal was born December 2, 1934, in Abraham, Utah, to Alva Allen and Emily Margret Petersen Young.
The Timpanogos School District Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to begin formal closure studies for 13 schools as part of a larger boundary study. The initiative seeks to optimize district resources and academic opportunities for students through the MOABS project.
Lehi residents Brooklynn Kelson and Taylor Ehat earned top honors in the seventh annual My Utah Photo Contest held in July 2026. The competition, hosted by the Bank of Utah, received nearly 450 submissions celebrating the state's natural beauty and culture.
Mountain Ridge High School has maintained an undefeated 3-0-0 record through the start of the 2026 varsity football season. The Herriman-based team has secured victories against Davis, Lehi, and Skyridge to begin the campaign.
The Utah Southern Railroad Depot Museum will be open and free to the public for Lehi Heritage Day. The 1872 train depot, located at 225 E. State St., was honored with a historical marker in 2024.
The 13th annual Lehi Heritage Day was scheduled for Saturday from 2:30-6 p.m. featuring community celebrations and history-themed activities. The free event included a parade, honoree recognition, and a historical marker quest.
Willowcreek Middle School announced the start of the 2026-2027 school year and the addition of five new teachers. The school also provided various updates regarding student activities and school procedures.
City records show the backyard structure on the Lehi–American Fork line is a permitted RA-1 accessory building on Todd Baxter’s 1.98-acre lot, approved April 6, 2026, with no mailed neighbor notice and no code citations. A 2024 rewrite, signed by Mayor Brad Frost, moved large accessory buildings off the Planning Commission and allows 35-foot height and 5-foot setbacks in the agricultural residential zone.
Eight Lehi High School FCCLA students earned spots in the top 10 nationally at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference held July 6-8 in Washington, D.C. The group earned eight gold medals and five top 10 national finishes.
Utah Valley University has introduced the Freshman Concurrent Enrollment Merit Scholarship to reward high school students who completed college courses through the university's concurrent enrollment program. The new award offers up to $20,000 over four years to eligible students.
Utah Valley University has introduced the Freshman Concurrent Enrollment Merit Scholarship to reward high school students who completed college courses through the university's concurrent enrollment program. Qualifying students may receive up to $20,000 toward their degrees through renewable annual awards.
Lehi residents are invited to participate in the fifth annual Lehi Serves event on Saturday, Sept. 12. The day of service aims to support the community through various indoor and outdoor projects.
Joe and Penny Adamson have been selected as Lehi Heritage Day 2026 honorees for their lifelong commitment to the Lehi community. Their legacy includes decades of service, business ownership, and involvement in local sports and religious organizations.
Homeowners said the structure, described as a barn or garage, which is being built in the backyard of an American Fork home, is expected to stand approximately 35 feet tall and be more than 11,000 square feet. "We love the neighborhood. Dale Stewart and neighbors look at the construction project from their backyard deck on Tuesday.
Free Press The Lehi High School football team returned just two offensive starters this year and that inexperience showed against Mountain Ridge on Friday (Aug. 21) as the visiting Sentinels topped the Pioneers 42-0. However, the final score doesn’t reflect how well Lehi competed in this game.
Fire crews in Lehi have gained control over a massive fire at an apartment complex currently under construction. The incident follows a period of heightened fire prevention efforts by city officials during the 2026 burn season.
Lehi Free Press The Timpanogos School District (TSD) Board of Education considered a formal proposal to launch public boundary studies and evaluate potential school consolidations and closures during its meeting on Wednesday, Aug. This pivotal action marks the Optimize phase of the district's comprehensive boundary study, known as MOABS (Mother of All Boundary Studies).
Trexton was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and countless surgeries followed. The older he gets, simple tasks like getting in a car have become more challenging for his parents, Jason and Lisa.
Scarlett Egan, 11, of Lehi, points out sales at Macey's during its grand reopening in Lehi on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Laura Seitz, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington.
Free Press The Skyridge football team rallied with outstanding defense and two fourth-quarter touchdowns to come from behind and defeat the Orem Tigers 21-14 at home on Saturday night (Aug. 22) following a long lightning delay.
A boy from Lehi is recovering after falling from a second-story window, an incident that highlights critical window safety concerns raised by federal officials. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued warnings regarding the seasonal rise in childhood window fall injuries.
The Lehi High School girls soccer team completed a dominant 10-day preseason run with a 4-1 record, bringing their non-league record to 6-2. The Pioneers' surge was highlighted by key performances from goalkeeper Jill Farnes and a high-scoring 7-2 victory over Grantsville.
The Skyridge girls soccer team secured its first victory after starting the season with five consecutive losses. The win came against the 6A defending champion in a preseason matchup.
Skyridge High School junior Beckham Bennett has been named athlete of the month. Bennett, a football player, has demonstrated toughness in early contests against highly-regarded teams.
A Honda minivan crashed into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Lehi on August 21. No critical injuries were reported following the incident, which officials believe may have been caused by a medical emergency.
The Timpanogos School District and Aspen Peaks School District finalized a joint transportation agreement to share maintenance facilities, parking, and personnel for a fleet of approximately 80 buses. The partnership aims to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs for taxpayers through a Memorandum of Understanding.
A historic preservation reconnaissance survey has identified 275 eligible or contributing historic resources within Spanish Fork's historic core. The project, completed with a $30,000 budget, provides a baseline for future preservation, redevelopment, and transportation planning decisions.
The Lehi City Council is considering updates to the PARC Tax grant application process to streamline operations. Proposed changes include adjusting revenue splits and reviewing the necessity of a volunteer grant committee.
Elder Patrick Kearon, an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, urged high achievers to find balance between service and stillness during a BYU Education Week devotional. The message emphasized that personal worth is not defined by productivity or accomplishments, but by one's relationship with Jesus Christ.
A monumental stained-glass landmark known as the King and Diane Husein Sphere of Light is planned for Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point. The project aims to celebrate humanity's shared history through illustrative glass panels.
The Utah Valley Job Fair was scheduled for Aug. 25 at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo. The event aims to provide job seekers with face-to-face access to more than 100 employers to bypass online application backlogs.
The Lehi Free Press is hosting a donation drive to support the Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. Residents can donate new items to the newspaper office through Oct. 1 to assist families staying at the Miller Family Campus.
The Lehi High School girls tennis team won the first-ever Lehi Ladies Open Tennis Tournament by winning more sets and games than competing teams despite a tie in team records. The Pioneers also recorded a 3-1 record in the JV portion of the preseason event.
