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.
LOGAN — A 36-year-old Orem man remains in custody at the Cache County Jail after allegedly grabbing and sexually assaulting an underage girl at the Cache County Fair on Aug. 5, authorities said.
Local Utah sports updates include various tournament announcements and preseason award watch lists for college programs. The reports cover football, basketball, and soccer developments across several regional institutions.
Utah Valley University will close operations on Sept. 10, 2026, the one-year anniversary of the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, marking a departure from previous plans to host a joint memorial service with Turning Point USA.
The 9U Warriorz secured the Boys of Summer 2026 tournament championship with a perfect 5-0 record. The tournament took place in late July and early August across Saratoga Springs, Lehi, and Orem, Utah.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released new digital resources on August 9, 2026, explaining the significance of temple garments and ceremonial clothing. The materials emphasize that the garments serve as a physical reminder of sacred covenants and are not considered magical or mystical.
Spirit Halloween has announced several upcoming store openings across Utah, including locations in Taylorsville, Orem, American Fork, and Salt Lake City. The seasonal retailer is occupying former retail spaces such as JoAnn, Painted Tree, and Bed Bath & Beyond to prepare for the Halloween season.
OREM — The 9U Warriorz baseball team capped off its summer season in impressive fashion, posting a perfect 5-0 record to win the RMSB Boys of the Summer Tournament held in Lehi and Orem. The championship squad was coached by Brennan Hallows, Tylee Allred, Geren Payne and Jaydon Mead.
Utah Valley University issued a shelter-in-place alert following a shooting near the campus that left one man injured. Local authorities provided contact information for non-emergency police matters following the incident.
Utah Valley University men's basketball will compete in the 2026 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam this November. The Wolverines are scheduled to open the tournament against East Carolina in St. Thomas.
Head Coach Jennifer Rockwood has released the 2026 BYU women's soccer schedule. The season features 11 conference matches and eight non-conference games running from August through November.
OREM — Provo Fire Capt. Spencer Long was remembered as compassionate, goofy, and full of life as he and his family were honored during a funeral Wednesday morning.
RECEIPT OF BIDS: Separate sealed BIDS or Electronic Submittal using Bonfire for the construction of the 2027 Concrete Project will be received by Taggart Bowen, City Engineer at the City of Orem, Engineering Division, 56 North State, Orem, UT 84057, or opened electronically on
A funeral service is scheduled for July 29 to honor Spencer Devan Long, a Provo Fire and Rescue Captain who died during an outdoor adventure on July 17, 2026. Long, 44, passed away alongside his wife, stepson, and two sons while in the wilderness.
Tom Moore has announced his retirement from the University of Connecticut after a career spanning nearly four decades. Moore, a four-time national champion, has served as the men's basketball general manager for the last four seasons.
Ramp closures will last the entire weekend The Utah Department of Transportation will close two Interstate 15 off-ramps in Utah County this weekend. The southbound I-15 ramp to 2100 North (Exit 282) in Lehi will close on Friday, July 31, at 10 p.m. until Monday, August 3, at 5
Corner Canyon sits at the top of the High School Football America Utah Top 10 rankings for the 2026 season. The Chargers have dominated Utah high school football for the last eight years, despite a coaching change. Head coach Eric Kjar moved to Weber State, while Casey Sutera returned as the new head coach.
Senator Curtis is working with Utah transportation leaders to develop policies addressing the state's rapid growth and affordable housing needs. This initiative follows years of local efforts in Lehi to manage population density and transit-oriented development.
But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. "I can't afford to be out of the workforce for four years. The condensed programs have exploded in popularity. "This is not innovation. But those programs maintained the same course load, measured as credits.
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The bottom line? Showers and thunderstorms will continue with the threat of severe thunderstorms producing gusty winds possible for northern Utah. Temperatures will remain slightly above average with clouds and sunshine through the week and chances of thunderstorms into the weekend.
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington City Council approved five business licenses during its meeting Wednesday, Aug. Licenses were approved for Desert Contracting, Jessica Lee Cleaning and Landscaping, TC West LLC, Contour Beauty Academy and Solrise.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of several firefighters whose lives were lost while combatting recent wildfires on the Utah-Colorado border.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders.
Environmental groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against a pro-nuclear energy campaign in Utah. This legal action follows a long-term state initiative launched in 2024 to double power production through programs like Operation Gigawatt.
Ted Capener, whose work as an executive at the University of Utah helped shape the U.'s public image, has died at 94. He also conducted hundreds of interviews for shows on PBS Utah.
As head of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Hilton led efforts to make three Olympic venues accessible for Utahns and viable for another Winter Olympics. Hilton died Aug. 21, 2026, at age 58.
When Latter-day Saints leave their church, do they find another spiritual home? Maybe, but it's usually not in an organized religion, studies show. Most also don't plan to return to the LDS Church.
University leaders are working with colleges, academic departments and advising teams to support students who have taken courses at the Sandy Center.
Nearly 95% of the Intermountain West is currently experiencing drought conditions, according to a report published August 20. While monsoon rains have provided some local relief, officials indicate they are unlikely to resolve long-term water supply challenges in the region.
