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 Harley Fire in Box Elder County has burned nearly 200 acres, causing power outages and road closures. While no primary structures have been lost, the fire is under investigation for being human-caused.
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.
Francisco Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Weave Communications, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $650 million. The acquisition aims to accelerate investment in Weave's AI-powered platform for healthcare practices.
In the first Region 3 golf tournament, the Lehi boys golf team finished second with a score of 287. The Pioneers finished five points behind winner Lone Peak and three points ahead of defending champion Corner Canyon.
New visitor experiences are being introduced at Temple Square, including dome projections in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and new theater and exhibits. These developments, which were first announced in April 2026, aim to focus on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
