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Utah Senate president calls on Kevin O’Leary to scale back data center by 75%
Amid ongoing outcry over a massive, 40,000-acre data center campus being planned in northern Utah, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams announced that he’s calling for the project to be scaled back dramatically. “I’ve sent a letter directly to Kevin O’Leary calling for a 75% reduction in the proposed data center project area, from 40,000 acres […]
I-15 to close midnight to 5 a.m. Saturday in Lehi
Interstate 15 is slated to close in Lehi early Saturday morning as crews work to relocate utilities in preparation for 2100 North construction. From midnight to 5 a.m., I-15 will be closed southbound from Exit 282 to Main Street in Lehi, the Utah Department of Transportation said. Southbound drivers are asked to take the 282 […]
Strong start: American Fork begins its 6A championship defense with an 8-4 win over Farmington
Dominant starting pitching along with constant pressure put on the opponent pitching up and down the batting order is typically a great combination for any baseball team. And for defending 6A champion American Fork, all of the above came together effectively in providing a satisfying 8-4 win over Farmington during regional action on Wednesday. But […]
Safety solutions: Utah's Top 5 deadliest roads
SALT LAKE CITY — Summer is road trip season. That means more people are out, more cars on the road and more of a chance to get in a crash. The roads you take and how you drive could mean the difference...
Crews train in Utah foothills as state braces for intense wildfire season
Fire crews nationwide are bracing for what could be an intense wildfire season, and in Utah, two dozen firefighters spent the day in the foothills sharpening the skills they'll rely on.
Individuals featured in 'Reckless Ben' Lego videos file lawsuit against American Fork officers
Four individuals claim their rights were violated by American Fork Police while they were aiding "Reckless Ben" in his investigation into Bricks and Minifigs in a federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday.
Oct 14, 2026Four people in Utah who helped ‘Reckless Ben’ in viral Lego dispute sue American Fork and 13 police officers
Four people in Utah who helped ‘Reckless Ben’ in viral Lego dispute sue American Fork and 13 police officers The Salt Lake Tribune
Oct 14, 2026Civil rights lawsuit filed against American Fork Police over handling of Reckless Ben LEGO dispute
Civil rights lawsuit filed against American Fork Police over handling of Reckless Ben LEGO dispute ABC4 Utah
Oct 14, 2026Utahns file civil rights lawsuit against American Fork, police over 'Reckless Ben' Lego conflict
Utahns file civil rights lawsuit against American Fork, police over 'Reckless Ben' Lego conflict FOX 13 News Utah
Oct 14, 2026Four people in Utah who helped ‘Reckless Ben’ in viral Lego dispute sue American Fork and 13 police officers
A viral YouTube feud over missing Lego sets led to days of police encounters in Utah. Now, four people involved are suing American Fork, alleging officers violated their rights.
Oct 14, 2026American Fork beats state deadline of Oct. 1 to allow backyard housing
Rob Shelton | American Fork Citizen American Fork approved detached accessory dwelling rules Sept. 22, meeting an Oct. 1 state deadline while leaving parking, height and infrastructure questions for further discussion. The City Council voted 4-0 at i...
Sep 30, 2026Student struck by car; Lehi residents rally for SR-92 pedestrian walkway
UDOT aware of the problemNichole Coombs | American Fork Citizen It’s been three weeks since a 15-year-old Skyridge student was hit while crossing SR-92 and Center Street in Lehi. The teen, whose name has not been released, is healing from a fractured...
Sep 30, 2026