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Eagle Mountain man who spreads motivational message while running aims to uplift others at city parade
In 2019, Ben Lyne of Eagle Mountain decided he wanted to do something that could have a positive impact on the lives of others. What seemed to be one way to spread joy in the community came to him during a daily run as drivers were passing by him. “I...
Draper won’t build a “homeless camp” as claimed on protest sign
DRAPER, Utah — A protest sign on the corner of 11400 South and State Street in Draper is raising eyebrows. The protest sign has been in Draper there since last year. It reads “Future Draper City homeless camp, thanks to Draper City ineptitude.” The sign’s presence is confusing to Draper City spokesperson Linda Peterson.
Get Gephardt helps Utahn who says confusing signs led to towing woes
VINEYARD — James Oborn thought he followed the posted rules when he parked on the street outside his girlfriend's house in Vineyard last March. The parking enforcement sign stated vehicles without a community parking permit will be towed after 1 a.m. Oborn did not have a permit, and so he watched the clock like a hawk.
For these 6th grade Utahns, wacko-ball is a sign of summer — and a rite of passage
Summer is here. Students can taste it. But not before the annual wacko-ball game. While others might have their own traditions to put a bow on the school year, Silver Lake Elementary in Eagle Mountain does their own thing. No typical team sports here. Instead, the last full day of school this year, May 23, pitted the sixth grade versus the faculty. After years of watching the older kids play, it was finally time for sixth grader Hudson Tucker to shine.
Lehi officials celebrate 'victory for open space' through conservation easement
LEHI — Lehi is celebrating a conservation easement it made with Draper in preserving 900 acres of open space in Traverse Mountain. A ribbon cutting ceremony by Lehi Mayor Mark Johnson will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hidden Canyon Trailhead, 6363 N. Fox Canyon Road. The event will also celebrate National Trails Day with information tables on mountain biking, trail systems, conservation groups, local businesses and other outdoor enthusiast groups.
Road closures in Wasatch County this weekend
Closures will be at various locations on US-189 in Provo Canyon and University Avenue in Provo until 2 p.m. The marathon begins at East Main Canyon Road in Wallsburg and finishes at the Utah County courthouse in downtown Provo. UDOT asks drivers to be aware of runners and plan ahead...
DisruptHR Salt Lake City to challenge workplace norms
Lehi, UT — DisruptHR Salt Lake City is set to ignite the passion for HR and people strategy success on June 5th at 12:30 PM at the Rooftop in Lehi, Utah. This event offers a unique opportunity for professionals to rethink the workplace with innovative and inspiring ideas meant to churn the chemicals in your brain for thoughts that change the game at your company.
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