A joint work session for the Orem and Provo City Councils was scheduled for September 28, 2026. The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding dispatch contracts, street safety infrastructure, and the Lakeview Parkway expansion status.
Alpine School District's printing services department is partnering with specialized post-high school programs to provide students with workforce skills and confidence. Through hands-on tasks, students from ATEC and TTEC gain real-world experience alongside district technicians.
Life is filled with rough patches. Anything from bad hair days, perfect storms or slow mornings. Sports have them too. These can last weeks, months or years sometimes. While UVU Volleyball’s isn’t quite as dramatic, they’re still facing a challenging stretch.
Orem swept Provo 3-0 on Thursday, Sept. 24, marking the Tigers' 13th consecutive victory. The win against the No. 1 RPI Class 4A team follows a season that began with a 1-3 record.
Timpview is scheduled to face Orem on Friday, Sept. 25. The game is set to kick off at 7:00 p.m., with ticket and streaming information available for fans.
Utah Metropolitan Ballet performed the classic fairy tale Snow White at the Noorda Center for the Performing Arts on September 18 and 19, 2026. The production featured original choreography by Jacqueline P. Colledge and included a special sensory-friendly performance for families affected by autism.
An Endangered Missing Advisory has been issued for an 18-year-old woman who went missing from an Orem residential treatment home. Markee Lily Kae Farre was last seen wearing a black hoodie and checkered pajama pants.
The City of Orem is considering a property tax rate increase to fund a new Public Safety Special Revenue Fund. The proposed change aims to generate $450,000 in additional annual revenue to support police department expansion.
The Orem City Council scheduled a meeting for September 22, 2026, which includes a work session and a regular session. The agenda features several presentations and a public hearing regarding accessory dwelling unit regulations.
Mount Mahogany Elementary is hosting a variety of community events and school programs, including teacher conference meals, vision screenings, and the return of the Coats and Costumes exchange. The school is also preparing for upcoming fall activities such as a Pie the Principal assembly and a school-wide fall break.
Guatemala has opened a new honorary consulate in Orem to strengthen institutional presence and ties with the Utah community. The move aims to foster commercial, educational, and cultural connections between the two regions.
The Orem Development Review Committee has released an agenda for its upcoming meeting scheduled for September 21, 2026. The meeting will address several site plans involving fiber cable installations and landscaping upgrades.
The family of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk has filed a notice of claim against Utah Valley University and the State of Utah, alleging that "stunning failures" and inadequate security led to his assassination on campus in 2025. The notice, which preserves the family's right to sue, alleges the university ignored warnings about rooftop access and failed to conduct a meaningful risk assessment for the outdoor event.
The Cinderella Project Utah is hosting a formal wear sale at Timpanogos High School. The event features dresses, suits, and other formal attire for under $20.
The family of Charlie Kirk, including Erika Kirk, have taken the first step towards a potential wrongful death lawsuit against Utah Valley University. They allege failures in security planning contributed to Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting on campus last year.
Utah Valley men's basketball head coach Todd Phillips has received a contract extension through the 2029/30 season. The extension comes as the Wolverines prepare for their inaugural season of competition in the Big West Conference.
It has been 25 years since four airplanes crashed; one of which was Flight 77 that crashed into the Pentagon. 9/11 has changed countless lives, including a Jean Dunkay. Jean was an American Airline flight attendant and often flew on Flight 77.
Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Sept. 10, 2025. The notice, filed Sept. 9, alleges that Utah Valley University officials failed to adequately plan for Kirk’s event, including by failing to address a warning from Turning Point USA about student access to rooftops near the speaking area.
Mark Tullis Sep 14, 2026 - 6 min read Orem, Utah — September 14, 2026 Detecting a drone is only part of the problem when an unauthorized aircraft enters a protected area. Rather than detecting an unidentified object based on its physical characteristics, Remote ID receives identification information broadcast by participating unmanned aircraft systems.
Utah Valley University created a stable, fun, and trustworthy community for students to connect with each other. UVU has established a club community within the campus that consists of students leading and representing their clubs based on where their interests are aligned—whatever and wherever it may be, it is certain that UVU will always have a spot for it.
The Orem Planning Commission has released an agenda for a scheduled meeting on Sept. 16, 2026. The meeting includes discussions regarding condominiumization and several public hearings for rezoning and text amendments.
Marking one year since Charlie Kirk’s assassination at UVU Campus, Turning Point USA held a memorial at the UCCU center. Our UVU Review team capture the scene outside the venue, including attendees waiting in line to enter and the presence of protesters.
Is the Vesper plan over? Orem leaders give a big ‘no’ to Osmond-backed music venue in Provo Canyon. The proposed 20,000-seat amphitheater has received criticism over concerns of traffic congestion, noise pollution and effects on nearby parks and neighborhoods.
A memorial for Charlie Kirk was held at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2026, marking the one-year anniversary of his assassination. The event, hosted by Turning Point USA, focused on Kirk's religious influence rather than his political activism.
Orem, Utah — September 10, 2026 For the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death, Utah Valley University was quiet. On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at his “American Comeback Tour” event in the UVU courtyard.
Timpanogos High School has opened applications for students interested in becoming a Sterling Scholar. Interested students can apply online before the October 9 deadline.
Orem High School's digital platform provides access to various sports highlights and upcoming event schedules. The site hosts game recaps and livestreams for multiple varsity and junior varsity programs.
Orem defeated Spanish Fork 48-0 in a high school football game that was shortened by the mercy rule. The victory marks a strong start to Region 7 play for the defending 5A state champion Golden Tigers.
The City of Orem has issued a bid advertisement for the 2027 Crack Seal Project. The project involves crack sealing at various locations throughout the city with an approximate budget of $255,000.
The Orem City Council has scheduled a public hearing for September 22, 2026, to discuss a proposed text amendment regarding detached accessory dwelling units. The meeting will take place at the Orem Council Chambers.
Provo Mayor Marsha Judkins is defending the proposed Vesper Amphitheater in Provo Canyon as developers pause to revise plans following public opposition. The Osmond family's project, which aims to transform a former mining site into a massive music venue, faces concerns regarding traffic and environmental impacts.
The Orem Development Review Committee has scheduled a meeting for September 14, 2026. The agenda includes site plan reviews for Orem Hospital and the Center for Women and Children.
Thousands gathered Thursday evening at the UCCU Center for the Freedom Built To Last program hosted by Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Sage Lloyd, president of Utah Valley University’s TPUSA chapter, opened the event and unveiled a statue of Charlie Kirk on stage.
One year after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking to thousands at Utah Valley University, students, friends and members of Turning Point USA returned to the Orem campus Thursday night to remember his life, his faith and the movement he left behind. (Photo: Ashlyn Searcy, KUTV) Share topics: Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA, Utah Valley University, Orem memorial, Erika Kirk, Gov.
Utah Valley men's basketball has released its schedule for the 2026/27 season. The announced slate includes matchups against several opponents, including a game against Weber State on November 7.
The first anniversary of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting death in Orem is “Charlie Kirk Day” in Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox declared Thursday ahead of a memorial he is not expected to attend.
Utah Valley University (UVU) has officially launched their first scholarship for Concurrent Enrollment (CE) students. The Freshman Concurrent Enrollment Scholarship allows allowing current high school students to earn up to $20,000 across 4 years.
One year after the fatal shooting on the Utah Valley University campus, Gov. Spencer Cox announced that September 10, 2026 would formally be declared Charlie Kirk Day in the state. Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at a rally in Orem, and the conservative activist later died of his injuries.
