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Happy Halloween from Utah County!
October 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Happy Halloween from Utah County!
Forest Road 085 is open again! Huge thanks to Utah County Public Works for restoring this beloved OHV route in American Fork Canyon.
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Beloved mountain road in American Fork Canyon reopens through community effort
For the first time in years, a popular trail road is buzzing again with the sound of dirt bikes and off-highway vehicles in American Fork Canyon.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Forest Road 085 is open again! Huge thanks to Utah County Public Works for restoring this beloved OHV route in American Fork Canyon.
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Congratulations to Kary Gedge from the Utah County Assessor's Office, Utah County's Employee of the Month for October 2025!
See what his co-workers said about him: www.utahcounty.gov/news/437/kar...
See what his co-workers said about him: www.utahcounty.gov/news/437/kar...
October 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Congratulations to Kary Gedge from the Utah County Assessor's Office, Utah County's Employee of the Month for October 2025!
See what his co-workers said about him: www.utahcounty.gov/news/437/kar...
See what his co-workers said about him: www.utahcounty.gov/news/437/kar...
Congrats to Commissioner Brandon Gordon—recipient of the Outstanding Community Leadership Award from the Utah Homeless Services Board! His leadership is shaping Utah County’s winter response and making a real impact.
September 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Congrats to Commissioner Brandon Gordon—recipient of the Outstanding Community Leadership Award from the Utah Homeless Services Board! His leadership is shaping Utah County’s winter response and making a real impact.
News release: Salt Lake City Defense Attorney KLathrynm Nester has been appointed by the Utah County Commission to represent Tyler Robinson in the Charlie Kirk Shooting Case.
More: www.utahcounty.gov/news/429/att...
More: www.utahcounty.gov/news/429/att...
Attorney Kathryn Nester Appointed in Tyler Robinson Case - Utah County Government
www.utahcounty.gov
September 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
News release: Salt Lake City Defense Attorney KLathrynm Nester has been appointed by the Utah County Commission to represent Tyler Robinson in the Charlie Kirk Shooting Case.
More: www.utahcounty.gov/news/429/att...
More: www.utahcounty.gov/news/429/att...
Today, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced formal charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with last week’s fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
SEE the Charging Documents here: tinyurl.com/yfr5369d
WATCH the full news conference here: tinyurl.com/2p5ydtk3
SEE the Charging Documents here: tinyurl.com/yfr5369d
WATCH the full news conference here: tinyurl.com/2p5ydtk3
September 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Today, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced formal charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with last week’s fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
SEE the Charging Documents here: tinyurl.com/yfr5369d
WATCH the full news conference here: tinyurl.com/2p5ydtk3
SEE the Charging Documents here: tinyurl.com/yfr5369d
WATCH the full news conference here: tinyurl.com/2p5ydtk3
The FBI and Department of Public safety is asking for the public’s help in identifying this person of interest in connection with the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
FBI.gov/utahvalleyshooting
FBI.gov/utahvalleyshooting
September 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The FBI and Department of Public safety is asking for the public’s help in identifying this person of interest in connection with the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
FBI.gov/utahvalleyshooting
FBI.gov/utahvalleyshooting
This week! A unique way to honor the events of September 11, 2001, at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, courtesy of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation.
September 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This week! A unique way to honor the events of September 11, 2001, at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, courtesy of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation.
These pics tell the story of how Bridal Veil falls will be better for visitors!
FYI— Parking will be impacted during construction, through 2027.
FYI— Parking will be impacted during construction, through 2027.
September 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
These pics tell the story of how Bridal Veil falls will be better for visitors!
FYI— Parking will be impacted during construction, through 2027.
FYI— Parking will be impacted during construction, through 2027.
Join the 9/11 Project, hosted by the Major Brent Taylor Foundation, and be part of a powerful tribute to the heroes of 9/11.
September 10-13, Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
-Free immersive museum
-Touch-a-Truck for kids
-Meet first responders
-Free school tours
Volunteers needed.
September 10-13, Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
-Free immersive museum
-Touch-a-Truck for kids
-Meet first responders
-Free school tours
Volunteers needed.
August 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Join the 9/11 Project, hosted by the Major Brent Taylor Foundation, and be part of a powerful tribute to the heroes of 9/11.
September 10-13, Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
-Free immersive museum
-Touch-a-Truck for kids
-Meet first responders
-Free school tours
Volunteers needed.
September 10-13, Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
-Free immersive museum
-Touch-a-Truck for kids
-Meet first responders
-Free school tours
Volunteers needed.
Buckley Draw fire update: Progress is good today, but residents should standby if conditions change.
DRONE OPERATORS: Please stop flying in the area. It’s causing safety concerns and pausing the firefighting planes and helicopters. This is becoming a real problem.
DRONE OPERATORS: Please stop flying in the area. It’s causing safety concerns and pausing the firefighting planes and helicopters. This is becoming a real problem.
August 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Buckley Draw fire update: Progress is good today, but residents should standby if conditions change.
DRONE OPERATORS: Please stop flying in the area. It’s causing safety concerns and pausing the firefighting planes and helicopters. This is becoming a real problem.
DRONE OPERATORS: Please stop flying in the area. It’s causing safety concerns and pausing the firefighting planes and helicopters. This is becoming a real problem.
The Buckley Draw fire is at 400+ acres as fire crews prepare for Monday.
Thank you to all the firefighters who are working the fire.
Thank you to all the firefighters who are working the fire.
August 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM
The Buckley Draw fire is at 400+ acres as fire crews prepare for Monday.
Thank you to all the firefighters who are working the fire.
Thank you to all the firefighters who are working the fire.
Rich, let’s get this posted:
Utah County is aware of the fire in Provo. County Wildland Fire, Provo City and the U.S. Forest Service are on scene. Additional resources, including air support, are en route. Please avoid the area. Cause is unknown at this time.
Utah County is aware of the fire in Provo. County Wildland Fire, Provo City and the U.S. Forest Service are on scene. Additional resources, including air support, are en route. Please avoid the area. Cause is unknown at this time.
August 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Rich, let’s get this posted:
Utah County is aware of the fire in Provo. County Wildland Fire, Provo City and the U.S. Forest Service are on scene. Additional resources, including air support, are en route. Please avoid the area. Cause is unknown at this time.
Utah County is aware of the fire in Provo. County Wildland Fire, Provo City and the U.S. Forest Service are on scene. Additional resources, including air support, are en route. Please avoid the area. Cause is unknown at this time.
Cities in Utah County will hold primary elections for mayor, city council, and school board this coming Tuesday. Cast your ballot!
Find out more: www.utahcounty.gov/news/391/imp...
Find out more: www.utahcounty.gov/news/391/imp...
August 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Cities in Utah County will hold primary elections for mayor, city council, and school board this coming Tuesday. Cast your ballot!
Find out more: www.utahcounty.gov/news/391/imp...
Find out more: www.utahcounty.gov/news/391/imp...
Only 5 days until Election Day!
-If you have not yet mailed your ballot, use a dropbox or vote in-person.
-Make sure that your vote is counted!
-Ballots must be received by our office by 8PM on Election Day.
To find dropbox and in-person voting locations: vote.utahcounty.gov/voting-locations
-If you have not yet mailed your ballot, use a dropbox or vote in-person.
-Make sure that your vote is counted!
-Ballots must be received by our office by 8PM on Election Day.
To find dropbox and in-person voting locations: vote.utahcounty.gov/voting-locations
August 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Only 5 days until Election Day!
-If you have not yet mailed your ballot, use a dropbox or vote in-person.
-Make sure that your vote is counted!
-Ballots must be received by our office by 8PM on Election Day.
To find dropbox and in-person voting locations: vote.utahcounty.gov/voting-locations
-If you have not yet mailed your ballot, use a dropbox or vote in-person.
-Make sure that your vote is counted!
-Ballots must be received by our office by 8PM on Election Day.
To find dropbox and in-person voting locations: vote.utahcounty.gov/voting-locations
Lehi's plans for a bike park at Shadow Ridge are making headlines, and Utah County is on board to support the project.
Hear Commissioner Beltran share what's in store!
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Hear Commissioner Beltran share what's in store!
kutv.com/news/eye-on-...
Lehi could get new bike park as city, state, county split $900K cost
How much does it cost to build a bike park? In the City of Lehi, it could be just shy of a million dollars. With help from the county and state, a popular park
kutv.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Lehi's plans for a bike park at Shadow Ridge are making headlines, and Utah County is on board to support the project.
Hear Commissioner Beltran share what's in store!
kutv.com/news/eye-on-...
Hear Commissioner Beltran share what's in store!
kutv.com/news/eye-on-...
Congratulations to Jeanne Bowen, Utah County’s August 2025 Employee of the Month!
August 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Congratulations to Jeanne Bowen, Utah County’s August 2025 Employee of the Month!
Lots of fun at the Utah County Fair!
Commissioners Gordon, Gardner and Beltran joined Sheriff Smith at the Monster Truck show—
Come to the Fairgrounds for the final day of food and fun!
Commissioners Gordon, Gardner and Beltran joined Sheriff Smith at the Monster Truck show—
Come to the Fairgrounds for the final day of food and fun!
August 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Lots of fun at the Utah County Fair!
Commissioners Gordon, Gardner and Beltran joined Sheriff Smith at the Monster Truck show—
Come to the Fairgrounds for the final day of food and fun!
Commissioners Gordon, Gardner and Beltran joined Sheriff Smith at the Monster Truck show—
Come to the Fairgrounds for the final day of food and fun!
Utah County is set to enhance your visitor experience at Bridal Veil Falls. Our plans will happen faster and more efficiently under local control.
Do you support this initiative? Share your thoughts by taking our survey! ⤵️
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Do you support this initiative? Share your thoughts by taking our survey! ⤵️
tinyurl.com/ykzj6t99
Congestion at this popular Utah landmark prompts improvement plan
Utah County seeking to obtain federal land at base of Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon
www.deseret.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Utah County is set to enhance your visitor experience at Bridal Veil Falls. Our plans will happen faster and more efficiently under local control.
Do you support this initiative? Share your thoughts by taking our survey! ⤵️
tinyurl.com/ykzj6t99
Do you support this initiative? Share your thoughts by taking our survey! ⤵️
tinyurl.com/ykzj6t99
The Utah County Fair starts Wednesday!
Click below for tickets and information, and we'll see you there!
Click below for tickets and information, and we'll see you there!
2025 Utah County Fair - We Got A Good Thing Growin`
www.utahcountyfair.org
July 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Utah County Fair starts Wednesday!
Click below for tickets and information, and we'll see you there!
Click below for tickets and information, and we'll see you there!
This study confirms what our residents already know: Utah Lake is a precious asset in Utah County.
We are dedicated to working with communities to revitalize the lake's ecosystem and access. Together, we can ensure Utah Lake remains a vibrant and cherished part of our lives.
We are dedicated to working with communities to revitalize the lake's ecosystem and access. Together, we can ensure Utah Lake remains a vibrant and cherished part of our lives.
Utah Lake proves to be an economic asset to Utah Valley, recent study reveals
Utah Lake is bringing a financial boost to Utah County, according to a new study that highlights the lake’s significant economic impact through tourism-related spending on lodging, dining, recreation,...
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July 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This study confirms what our residents already know: Utah Lake is a precious asset in Utah County.
We are dedicated to working with communities to revitalize the lake's ecosystem and access. Together, we can ensure Utah Lake remains a vibrant and cherished part of our lives.
We are dedicated to working with communities to revitalize the lake's ecosystem and access. Together, we can ensure Utah Lake remains a vibrant and cherished part of our lives.
Our County Attorney, Jeff Gray, has worked hard to ramp up victim-centric prosecutions as the number of sex crimes is on track to double from two years ago.
“We’re doing our very best to see that justice is done in all these cases,” Gray said.
“We’re doing our very best to see that justice is done in all these cases,” Gray said.
Seeking justice: What the Utah County Attorney’s Office is doing to prosecute sexual crimes
Editor’s note: This is the second part in a series examining sexual assaults in Utah County. The first story highlighted what the Provo Police Department is doing to investigate sexual crimes. When J...
www.heraldextra.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Our County Attorney, Jeff Gray, has worked hard to ramp up victim-centric prosecutions as the number of sex crimes is on track to double from two years ago.
“We’re doing our very best to see that justice is done in all these cases,” Gray said.
“We’re doing our very best to see that justice is done in all these cases,” Gray said.
We're grateful for this recognition.
The Winter Response Task Force is working hard to support our homeless population. Thanks to everyone who made last winter's warming centers a success!
The Winter Response Task Force is working hard to support our homeless population. Thanks to everyone who made last winter's warming centers a success!
Utah County recognized for efforts to provide warmth, safety to the homeless
Utah County homeless service advocates are receiving praise for their ongoing efforts in providing spaces for warmth and rest during the cold winter nights to people who otherwise may not have anywher...
www.heraldextra.com
July 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're grateful for this recognition.
The Winter Response Task Force is working hard to support our homeless population. Thanks to everyone who made last winter's warming centers a success!
The Winter Response Task Force is working hard to support our homeless population. Thanks to everyone who made last winter's warming centers a success!
Congratulations Kaylee Smyth, Utah County’s July Employee of the Month!
More: www.utahcounty.gov/news/368/-ka...
More: www.utahcounty.gov/news/368/-ka...
July 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Congratulations Kaylee Smyth, Utah County’s July Employee of the Month!
More: www.utahcounty.gov/news/368/-ka...
More: www.utahcounty.gov/news/368/-ka...
Last year, we faced a tough challenge: Coming up with a plan to provide safe, dignified shelter for our homeless population. With collaboration, and heart—we delivered. This week, our efforts were nationally recognized with an award from NACo.
Read more: www.utahcounty.gov/news/367/nac...
Read more: www.utahcounty.gov/news/367/nac...
July 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Last year, we faced a tough challenge: Coming up with a plan to provide safe, dignified shelter for our homeless population. With collaboration, and heart—we delivered. This week, our efforts were nationally recognized with an award from NACo.
Read more: www.utahcounty.gov/news/367/nac...
Read more: www.utahcounty.gov/news/367/nac...