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Brush fire breaks out in Saratoga Springs, evacuations ordered
A brush fire started in Saratoga Springs west of the Utah Saratoga Springs Temple on Saturday afternoon, prompting evacuations in a nearby neighborhood. The Glambert Lane fire was discovered at 3:26 p.m. Saturday on the north side of Lake Mountain and had burned an estimated 175 acres by Saturday evening and was 0% contained, according […]
Flight management: How BYU students help prevent bird strikes at Provo Airport
From birds inhabiting the restored Provo River Delta to planes taking off at the growing Provo Airport, flying objects continue to take up the skies along the Utah Lake shoreline. Helping to manage this airspace and reduce collision risks for aircraft passengers and birds alike are students in a Brigham Young University ornithology class. Three […]
Provo mayor defends Vesper Amphitheater as Vivint founder, others express concerns
As developers revise their plans for a large music venue in Provo Canyon, the mayor of Provo is urging people to let the process move forward as its still in the "beginning phases."
Developers 'hit pause' on Vesper Amphitheater plans after public pushback
PROVO – Plans for a large amphitheater in Provo Canyon pushed by the Osmond family are on hold as developers rework some of the details.Developers recently pulled their application that was previously submitted...
Wildfire threatens structures in Payson
PAYSON — A wildfire burning near Nebo Loop Road is threatening structures nearby in Payson.The Peteetneet Fire was mapped to be around 45 acres in size as firefighters fought the flames from the air and on the ...
Neighbors weigh in: Orem City Council opposes Vesper Amphitheater proposal in Provo
The proposed Vesper Amphitheater project in Provo Canyon has its detractors, from some residents and environmental groups, and now, a neighboring city. The Orem City Council weighed in on the project in a letter last week, saying it intends to express its opposition to the Vesper Amphitheater project at its Tuesday council meeting. “We on […]
Bicyclist hit, killed in Provo
PROVO — A 63-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle Monday in Provo.About 8:15 a.m., police responded to a crash at Lakeview Parkway and the University Avenue off-ramp from I-15."A vehicle exiting the fre...
Peteetneet Fire in Payson now 60% contained
PAYSON — A wildfire burning near Nebo Loop Road in Payson is now 60% contained.The Peteetneet Fire started Sunday and grew to about 45 acres."This morning they were able to GPS it. There was growth overnight. T...
Growing outward: Meta announces expansion of Eagle Mountain data center facility, contributions to community
Meta announced Monday the expansion of its Eagle Mountain Data Center campus along with contributions to various local entities. Meta plans to build three new data center buildings, an administration building and a warehouse, according to a company spokesperson. The Meta Data Center first opened in 2018 and has expanded its campus in several phases […]
Pleasant Grove firefighters brace for potentially busy and dangerous fire season
PLEASANT GROVE — Firefighters in Pleasant Grove are wasting no time preparing for what they believe could be a very active wildfire season.It's only mid-April, and Utah has already seen more than 100...
$50K approved as flooded families await a way home
Two months after a water main break flooded 15 Poplar Grove homes, $50,000 in new aid was approved as displaced families await repair decisions, navigate damage estimates and prepare for weekend rain.
Oct 9, 2026Utah ends water year with 14% drop in reservoir storage
Utah entered the 2027 water year on Oct. 1, following a year of record-low snowpack and declining reservoir levels across the state.
Oct 5, 2026