Volleyball tourney: Lehi schools start at UVU Lehi boys soccer continues rugged region play Lehi-area athletes top podiums at county-wide track meet Lehi man creates charity to support men’s mental health care “Letters to Jesus” creates a new Easter tradition Founder of Tabitha’s Way recognized as Utah County’s “Person of the Year” Officials break ground on significant Provo Airport expansion American Fork Hospital receives “Top 100” national recognition Intermountain Health breaks ground on Saratoga Springs Cancer Center Level Up Boot Camp brings free fitness training to Utah students Just Ingredients named Utah County’s Business of the Year Utah countertop company expands Wasatch Front presence Lehi youth service day and fair coming up May 3 Cut loose with “Footloose: The Musical” at WMS The Ruth’s “Jersey Boys” a lively spectacle PARC Grant application deadline approaching Newly created Sentinel Theatre presents “Dogfight” LPD’s Darren Paul earns Utah Chiefs of Police top leadership award Lehi Police K9 team wins awards at K9 trial in Las Vegas Lehi City Financial Report shows strengths amid growth challenges Lehi City fiber network at 23% adoption rate in completed areas Lehi City budget forecast: Utility rates set to increase again in 2025 OBITUARY: Reldon Earl Barnes 1932 – 2023 and website in this browser for the next time I comment LOCAL NEWS BY JACOB FREEMAN SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two people were seriously injured when their motorcycle hit another vehicle on Redwood Road in Saratoga Springs Saturday An official said neither was wearing a helmet She said traffic had stopped in the area of Redwood Road and Cold Springs Drive and a motorcycle carrying two people did not stop in time The male driver of the motorcycle and a female passenger both sustained serious injuries The driver of the car was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries Lennon Flack with the Lehi Fire Department said both people on the motorcycle were thrown in the crash He said both sustained serious injuries to their legs and the female passenger received “significant head trauma.” Saratoga Springs Police and fire crews responded to the crash Lehi-based Purple Mattress received a legal victory in federal court Tuesday as the company continues to defend its products’ purple-colored trademarks District Court of South Carolina Charleston Division dismissed a complaint filed by American Serleep Inc seeking a declaratory judgment of noninfringement to continue selling mattresses containing “plum-colored elements.” The South Carolina court determined it could not exercise personal jurisdiction over Purple “This decision underscores the court’s recognition of the jurisdictional limitations in the case brought against Purple,” a release from Purple said Serleep filed a complaint against Purple on Jan alleging Purple falsely notified The Home Depot that Serleep’s products infringed on Purple’s trademark including a mattress with “plum-colored elements.” Serleep argued Purple’s trademarks did not have “acquired distinctiveness,” and said the allegations had “the potential to cause significant financial harm to (Serleep) in South Carolina and elsewhere which owns several dozen purple-colored patents for mattresses requested a dismissal of the case on jurisdictional grounds contending Purple is a Delaware incorporation primarily based in Utah that sells products nationwide “Even assuming that Plaintiff made a prima facie showing that Purple purposefully availed itself of the privilege of conducting business within South Carolina it has failed to draw a connection between Purple’s contacts with the state and the basis of the suit the Court finds that it does not have specific jurisdiction over Plaintiff’s claims and dismisses the case without prejudice.” Purple’s legal battle over its trademark rights continues in a Florida U.S where the company is suing Serleep and an affiliate company seeking injunctive relief and damages to prevent “further unauthorized use of Purple’s intellectual proprietary,” according to Purple “The trademark infringement lawsuit is ongoing and highlights Purple’s dedication to defending its well-known purple-colored marks which have become synonymous with the company’s innovative and high-quality products,” the release said LLC | www.heraldextra.com | 1200 Towne Centre Blvd (Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Owner Dax Williamson cuts a piece of leather in Lucky Sole Shoe Repair in Lehi on Thursday Utah is home to plenty of interesting bar concepts Quarters — with locations in downtown Salt Lake City and Sugar House — is an arcade bar Prohibition in Murray is a speakeasy that will transport you to the 1920s Bar Nohm in Central 9th is a Japanese izakaya But a shoe repair shop that’s also a bar? It just hasn’t been done in Utah, said Dax Williamson, the owner of Lucky Sole Shoe Repair in Lehi So until something changes (Williamson said the city just bought the church property) he’s planning on hosting pop-up events with alcohol at his shop using 72-hour permits which he’s calling the shop’s “grand reopening,” is happening this Friday Lamenting a lack of nightlife and hangout spots in Lehi “We really wanted to create a space for the community to gather and enjoy a historical craft.” (Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Boots for sale line a shelf at Lucky Sole Shoe Repair in Lehi on Thursday tells you you’re in a place where old things are restored to their original glory Shelves full of cowboy boots and shoes of all kinds line the walls A tiny white dog named Chloe lounges on a rug A blue-eyed cat named Kittay keeps his post on a shelf “This poor town just doesn’t get the credit that it deserves,” Williamson said “There’s so much neat history just on this street alone and it’s all going away really fast when he was also a ski patroller at Sundance Mountain Resort he always told his dad that he also wanted to be a ski patroller when he got older He didn’t want to go into the family business of cobbling shoes Soon after Williamson graduated from high school he started going to Lucky Sole to help his dad with the ever-growing pile of shoes that needed mending Williamson ended up going into the service industry including working in bars in fine-dining restaurants and ski resorts when his dad died with 40 years as a ski patroller under his belt Williamson also lost his job running the Snowpine Lodge at Alta due to the COVID pandemic Williamson wasn’t sure what to do with Lucky Sole since no one in his family was interested in taking up cobbling and started making plans to move to Montana (Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Owner Dax Williamson helps a customer at Lucky Sole Shoe Repair in Lehi on Thursday I’d be stupid to sell this place,’ because we were so busy,” he said “people weren’t going out and spending money on new but he found that the building was in rough shape The building was so dilapidated that “we should have torn it down but we ended up saving it and we kept the original bones,” Williamson said Williamson and several contractors completely overhauled the shop redoing the plumbing and installing new electrical and a new roof bar top and benches inside the shop were made using wood from an old elm tree that had been cut down in a local farmer’s field he’s moving forward with a plan that Williamson and his dad had talked about just before he died: eventually opening a permanent bar at Lucky Sole (Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Owner Dax Williamson points out the patio space behind Lucky Sole Shoe Repair in Lehi on Thursday This weekend’s three-day event will start Friday with a ribbon-cutting for the shop by the Lehi Chamber of Commerce at 5:30 p.m From 6 p.m. to midnight, bartenders from Salt Lake City cocktail bar Water Witch will take over the shop mixing drinks among the same machines that Williamson and his team use to repair shoes there will be a workshop before the evening social kicks off at 6 p.m On Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Jimmy Santangelo, founder of the Wine Academy of Utah, will teach a tutorial on whiskey and host a tasting, showcasing whiskey from Sugar House Distillery and around the world That whiskey knowledge will be paired with information about leather by Williamson who will talk about different types and textures of leather and discuss how the shop and repairs work On Sunday from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Francis Fecteau from Libation will teach a workshop on mezcal and host a tasting which will be combined with more information on leathers from Williamson While Lucky Sole will hold a free open house during the day all weekend, the two workshops are ticketed events. The tickets are available at LuckySoleShoeRepair.com and cost $58.90; admission for the evening social afterward is included in the ticket price If you just want to have a drink and socialize after the workshops Most of the weekend’s festivities will be held in the patio space behind the shop, with a pop-up bar along one wall and plenty of seating and tables. A food truck from Jurassic Tacos will keep everyone fed. After the event, Lucky Sole will go back to being just a shoe repair shop. For now. (Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tools lie on a bench at Lucky Sole Shoe Repair in Lehi on Thursday, April 17, 2025. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released an exterior rendering for the Lehi Utah Temple As previously announced the Lehi Utah Temple will be built on a 22.48-acre site northwest of the intersection of 3950 North and Center Street in Lehi Plans call for a multi-story temple of approximately 85,000 square feet and a new meetinghouse Utah is home to nearly 2.2 million Latter-day Saints approximately two-thirds of the state’s population of 3.5 million people The temple in the city of Lehi will be the 31st temple in Utah either in operation The ceremonies conducted inside each temple teach about the purpose of life and unite families Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints promise to keep God’s commandments live the higher law that Christ taught while on earth remain chaste and dedicate their lives to building the Church of Christ You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com) You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you and security practices that differ from those on our website By referring or linking you to this website we do not endorse or guarantee this content If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it To download all photos or videos related to this article select the links at the bottom of each section Utah (KUTV) — People in one neighborhood in Lehi are turning up the volume on their complaints about noise disturbances from a company nearby and they're hoping their city councilors hear them Neighbors we spoke with in the Gateway subdivision in Lehi told us they're hearing loud noises all day and through the night "You'll hear the backup beepers you hear on heavy equipment You hear all the engines start up early in the morning," said Ross Carter who has lived in the neighborhood for decades They'll line those things up and get sledgehammers out and it sounds like this neighborhood is being bombed." Carter said the noise problem there stems from a company called Hadco Construction which is right behind his backyard and has we're sending emails to the city at 2 and we just can't get any traction." Carter said he's put in hundreds of hours attending meetings and trying to contact the city council about this has just neglected this so bad and the city council just seems to be scared to death of offending Hadco," Carter said there's not been one ounce of recourse for the citizens." He said he just wants to see more protections put in place when it comes to noise disturbances "The last time we really dealt with a noise enforcement officer I was so frustrated because it was basically there was no amount of noise that was unacceptable." The Lehi City Council did take up the issue of noise disturbances Wednesday looking at how to better the existing city noise ordinance "We're doing some different things Because one of the problems we're facing is that we have some incompatible land uses," said Lehi City Councilor Michelle Stallings who is championing getting the ordinance revamped include having light industrial zones next to residential areas "Those issues were in place before most of us got on the city council so we're kind of addressing it after the fact," Stallings said "The problem with our noise ordinance currently is that it's kind of cumbersome it's difficult to understand and enforce so we simplified it Stallings spoke on behalf of herself as a city councilor and not on behalf of the whole city council or the city She said this is still in the very early stages—the proposed revised ordinance is still only a draft "We want to protect everybody's property rights and the resident's right to health and safety and not be woken up in the middle of the night multiple times." Stallings recognizes the community's concerns: "I've heard their concerns and they're legitimate and it is affecting their health and safety We have people that are ready to move because of this." Carter said he had heard the city council is considering reworking the noise ordinance—but he doesn't have high hopes "From what I'm hearing: it's more kicking the can down the road," Carter said "The neighborhood is just exhausted by it KUTV 2News did reach out to Hadco Construction for comment about this matter but have not heard back Utah — Lehi police are asking residents to look for a person who is accused of trying to enter people's homes while they are away the suspect is posing as a pest control salesperson The Lehi Police Department released a video that shows the individual attempting to contact a resident at a Lehi home a homeowner reported that the salesperson attempted to enter their home when no one answered the door Police say the suspect doesn't have a solicitor's permit from Lehi and he isn't carrying any company information for the company he claims to work for Watch: Police warn of a salesperson attempting to enter homes Officers are asking residents to check their doorbell cameras to check and see if this person came to their doors They add that he could have attempted to enter your home LEHI — An 18-year-old California man was arrested after allegedly going too far in his door-to-door salesmanship which police say included trying residents' doors to check if they were unlocked so he could talk to the homeowners was booked into the Utah County Jail on Tuesday for investigation of the charges of aggressive solicitation Lehi police received a report of "an aggressive door-to-door solicitor," a police booking affidavit states The caller said it was the same man police had already been told about earlier in the day "Those officers gave a warning to Graves that he was not to conduct door-to-door soliciting without first receiving a permit from Lehi city this new report was received," the affidavit states The caller also claimed Graves had attempted to enter her home about 1:45 p.m. The woman showed officers video recorded from her doorbell camera showing "a male dressed in all black he then attempted the door handle of the front door but it was locked," the affidavit states they found another homeowner who claimed he "witnessed him exiting their open garage without their permission." After police located Graves and asked him about that incident he said "he was just admiring items within their garage," according to the affidavit A third homeowner then contacted police to report "an individual dressed in all black making aggressive door-to-door soliciting at a residence with a 'no solicitation' sign," the affidavit states Officers located Graves following the third complaint "When asked if he had attempted to try people's door knobs he stated he had; he was attempting to make face-to-face contact with people and tried the door knobs to get their attention," according to the affidavit Police also learned Graves left his Segway plugged in at a nearby church to charge without permission Graves was taken into custody after being questioned Detectives have since determined that Graves does not work for the pest control company that he was allegedly selling "The individual does not have a solicitor's permit from Lehi nor was he carrying any company information for the company he claims to be working for We are asking homeowners with doorbell cameras to please check your recordings and let us know if this individual came to your home earlier today especially if he attempted to open the door to gain access," Lehi police stated in a social media post BYU FOOTBALL 11:57 PM | Updated: Apr 21 BYU football picked up a commitment from Lehi High School WR Legend Glasker BY MITCH HARPER Utah – BYU football continues to put in work locally for its 2026 recruiting class The latest addition is Lehi High wide receiver Legend Glasker Glasker announced his commitment late on Easter Sunday He’s a cousin of current BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker A post shared by 𝖑𝖊𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖉 𝖌𝖑𝖆𝖘𝖐𝖊𝖗 (@__gogetta.legend2x__) “I just want to start off by saying thank you lord for blessing me with this great journey of recruiting and making this time such a blessing for me and my family My Grandma Glasker would be so proud of me and how far my family has come,” wrote Legend Glasker on Instagram “I also want to give a huge shout out to my parents for walking me on a straight path and blessing me to be the best I also want to give a huge shout out to my coaches and mentors that have brought me here and those who have helped me be the best I can be With all of that being said I want to announce my commitment to @byufootball and I can’t wait to get started and be a Coug.” Glasker gave a “huge shoutout” to BYU Passing Game Coordinator Fesi Sitake for “all of the love.” 175-pound athlete who earned a three-star rating from 247Sports He’s the 23rd overall prospect in the state of Utah for the class of 2026 by 247Sports Glasker picked BYU over reported offers from Cal Glasker had 37 receptions for 781 yards and 10 touchdown grabs He had a star-studded performance at Lone Peak last October, hauling in nine receptions for 226 yards and two touchdowns One of those touchdown grabs was a one-handed catch — Legend Glasker (@LegendGlasker) October 15, 2024 BYU officially offered Glasker earlier this year he participated in BYU’s Junior Day and attended some of BYU’s spring practices in March Glasker is a dynamic athlete who could also play the cornerback position Little cousin Is like that! https://t.co/JiWTUDOFk0 — Isaiah Glasker (@isaiahglasker) February 26, 2024 With the addition of Glasker in BYU’s 2026 recruiting class, the Cougars are up to six commitments, with four from the state of Utah. Glasker is the second commitment from Lehi High School in this cycle, joining EDGE rusher PJ Takitaki Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X: @Mitch_Harper Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. It allows you to stream live radio and video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams. Follow @Mitch_Harper The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a rendering for the Lehi Utah Temple the northernmost house of the Lord in Utah County The rendering gives a first look at the multistory edifice of approximately 85,000 square feet to be built on a 22.48-acre site A meetinghouse will also be built on the grounds located northwest of the intersection of 3950 North and North Center Street in Lehi This rendering was first published Monday, Feb. 24, on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The First Presidency released the Lehi temple site on April 22 this house of the Lord will have tall rectangular windows surrounding the off-white exterior with a tower and pointed spire atop the building’s center Two dedicated temples are under renovation, the Salt Lake and Provo Utah Rock Canyon temples. The Syracuse Utah Temple, announced in April 2020, will be dedicated June 8 after a public open house from May 10 to May 31 now with nearly 2.2 million Latter-day Saints in more than 5,400 congregations is home to four pioneer-era houses of the Lord dedicated in the 1800s Two days after Latter-day Saint pioneers first arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847, Church President Brigham Young drove his cane into what would become the Salt Lake Temple site and said A large development project encompassing housing retail and a new grocery store could be in the future for Lehi’s Traverse Mountain area During its March 18 meeting the Lehi City Council greenlit a tax increment financing agreement for the development of what’s being called the Morning Vista Community Reinvestment Project Area The proposed Lehi mixed-use village could create a community-centric area just north of Timpanogos Highway along Morning Vista Boulevard in the heart of the city’s technology corridor with 35,000 square feet of groceries 70,000 square feet of retail and 30,000 square feet of patio space said they partnered with CenterCal Properties which developed Station Park in Farmington and The Village in Riverton “They really specialize in creating community and gathering space and that’s really what we wanted to accomplish here — kind of in the heart of the east side of Lehi and accommodating the massive growth and investment that’s happening along (state Route) 92 ” Swain said before the City Council ahead of the presentation The project aims to span 24 acres of retail with “fine dining” a “high-end grocer” and 5 acres of residential space 11 of which would be designated for affordable housing the Lehi Redevelopment Agency would allocate 100% of its share of sales tax revenue to the developer for the first eight years of the proposed project with payments not exceeding $7,927,672 over the 15-year period Not everyone on the City Council supported the idea of Lehi doling out $8 million in tax subsidies to the developer what I see is — it’s not a great benefit for the residents of Lehi,” said Councilwoman Michelle Stallings who raised numerous concerns about the proposal during the meeting “I’m not willing to give up $8 million of tax revenue for our city just to get a restaurant for tech executives,” Stallings added shared similar feelings and criticism of the developer “I think it’s just good to realize that we’ve got somebody coming back that has been given the golden plate and is now asking for $8 million of additional tax subsidy and I think the city really needs to hold them accountable,” Ludlow said before the council Lehi Economic Development Director Marlin Eldred clarified that the $8 million would likely come from future tax revenues “I just want to be clear that the $8 million we’re talking about is not coming out of our current coffers We’re not writing them a check from our bank accounts,” Eldred explained He also noted that the city would reap the benefits of the project in the long run by receiving $20 million in franchise tax followed by the continued tax base after the first 15 years Other council members and Mayor Mark Johnson acknowledged Stallings’ concerns but expressed support for the project “I also think that there’s going to be opportunities along the way to perhaps gain things as part of this development that would not otherwise be there I’m hopeful of that,” Councilwoman Paige Albrecht said A revolving question during the portion of the meeting that extended well beyond 1 a.m was surrounding the intended grocery store for the potential future complex A press release issued in March by Mountain West Commercial Real Estate alluded to Whole Foods but Swain wouldn’t confirm or deny that claim we never said that formally and haven’t announced it,” Swain stated before the city council “We know that their name has been dropped in some media the city council voted 3-1 in favor of the tax break bringing the project one step closer to fruition Eldred said the project would still need to go through a developmental process for the tax revenue backing Swain said the development would likely take at least two years to build out An 18-year-old has been charged with misdemeanors after Lehi residents reported him to be aggressive in his door-to-door selling tactics Neighbors here say they had different experiences with the young man (Image provided by Lehi Police Department.) Utah (KUTV) — An 18-year-old has been charged with misdemeanors after Lehi residents reported him to be aggressive in his door-to-door selling tactics Neighbors said they had different experiences with the young man he seemed very friendly,” said Lehi mother Susannah Beaumont She said she was walking when the salesman said 'Hello' to her in passing Lehi police posted a porch camera video of the 18-year-old Court documents showed he tried opening the front door of one home and walked into an open garage without permission police spoke with the young salesman multiple times telling him to stop Neighbors we spoke with say he was looking in their windows after multiple knocks on their doors “My toddlers love to answer the door,” said Beaumont “Just knowing that somebody that might want to enter the house without waiting and my kids could answer the door William Loveridge said its good to call police if you sense something is off “If they are looking through windows or trying the doors definitely call the police department,” he said Susannah said she will keep in mind after seeing the Facebook post “The fact that he didn’t have a branded t-shirt or anything with him I didn’t even consider that,” she said “So seeing that from the police department’s post I thought ‘oh that’s something I probably should be aware of.’” This salesman was charged with misdemeanor aggressive solicitation two trespassing charges and utility theft as police say he was charging his Segway scooter at an outdoor church outlet without permission The Lehi Arts Council’s production of “Little Women” is set to put an uplifting take on a timeless tale the musical tells the story of the four March sisters as they navigate life in Concord while their father is away serving as a Union Army chaplain during the Civil War Set in the late 1860s the audience gets a dose of each the sisters dynamic and unique personalities: The traditional Meg an aspiring storyteller with a fearless spirit and heart full of bravery and passion Bo Chester of American Fork said playing the role of Jo is like a dream come true noting that she feels a deep connection to the character very special to me because I see a lot of myself in her,” Chester said I admire her ability to continue to get back up I have a soft spot for the love she has for her sisters.” Her extensive acting background including roles in productions such as “Newsies” and “Hello Girls” at the Hale Center Theater in Orem and Sandy “Little Women” marks her first performance with the Lehi Arts Council and looks forward to bringing her fierce talent to the role of Jo March and I just wanted to be her so bad,” Chester told the Daily Herald The production is directed by Rex Kocherhans who is also serving as the production’s music director He says the musical celebrates the everyday struggles and relationships within a family dynamic something Kocherhans feels many can relate to “I think people can see themselves in characters and in these relationships between the characters “We’re talking about a story that was written in the mid 19th century and even today these characters and their relationships and stories are funny and poignant and relatable Kocherhans said each performer possesses strong talents who bring each character to life He hopes audiences walk away from the heartwarming musical recognizing the power of sisterhood and family love and how they work through challenges together within their relationships,” Kocherhans said universal themes for anybody who has women in their lives.” Chester noted the synergy between fellow castmates through preparations and rehearsals and she hopes the audience will be inspired by Jo’s passion the relationships among each of the characters and can feel their own connection in the intimate setting of the Lehi Arts Council theater “I feel like Little Women is the perfect show to be staging in that theater because the audience is right there with us Lehi Arts Council’s “Little Women” runs May 2-17 at the Lehi Arts Center located at 685 N Tickets can be purchased online at lehiarts.org or at the door Utah (KUTV) — A Lehi man with a history of violence was arrested after he reportedly choked a child and threw him across the room during a volleyball tournament at an area meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints A probable cause statement filed by the Lehi Police Department stated Nathan Jack Speaker was taken into custody on Monday after allegedly assaulting a juvenile at the church on March 8 The arresting officer reported Speaker was among the few remaining people still inside the cultural hall that Saturday night which included five children and another adult "As the children were knocking the volleyball around the juvenile victim stepped in front of Nathan and hit the ball away from him," according to the affidavit "This caused Nathan to become upset and grab the juvenile victim by the throat Nathan lifted the juvenile victim completely off the ground .. and threw the juvenile victim across the room ..." Police reported that the victim was thrown into another juvenile The victim suffered a contusion to his right eye and a scrape on his left knee An adult witness reported seeing the boy holding his throat and crying immediately after the incident "The adult witness had to physically step between Nathan and the juvenile victim as Nathan began to reapproach the juvenile victim," the affidavit states Speaker reportedly left a handwritten apology letter for the victim and family and then texted the victim's mother pleading with her not to report the incident to police "Nathan actively evaded apprehension by leaving his residence and staying at an unknown location," the Lehi officer reported "It took almost 4 days to locate Nathan and take him into custody Family members knew where Nathan was staying but would not tell law enforcement." and planned upcoming trips to California and Texas The document note Speaker has previously been in court on domestic abuse charges though they were dismissed after a plea in abeyance He was booked into the Utah County Jail early Tuesday morning on suspicion of second-degree felony intentional aggravated child abuse and third-degree felony tampering with a witness Matthew Jacobson reported from Salt Lake City Texas Instruments has conducted a round of layoffs at its Lehi campus this week a spokesperson for the company confirmed to the Daily Herald on Friday morning “Texas Instruments made some organizational changes at our site in Lehi to ensure we are positioned to efficiently support our long-term operational plans These changes included eliminating some roles,” the spokesperson said in an emailed statement The Texas Instruments representative did not specify the reason for the cuts exactly how many positions were eliminated from its Lehi semiconductor fabrication plant or if other roles were axed across the company outside Utah the spokesperson said it was less than 33% of the Lehi staff who were given their separation papers Thursday Texas Instruments broke ground on Lehi’s new facility in November 2023 called LFAB2 — the “L” stands for Lehi — will manufacture analog and embedded processing chips Company leaders at the time noted the $11 billion economic investment for the state of Utah as well as a $9 million investment into the Alpine School District for efforts to promote STEM learning opportunities for students Texas Instruments said in 2023 that the new facility would provide 800 additional jobs for Utahns Texas Instruments says it stands committed to its local investment “Utah continues to be an important part of our manufacturing footprint and company strategy as we build the geopolitically dependable capacity our customers will need for decades to come,” the spokesperson said which includes building another fab in Lehi Utah (KUTV) — A Lehi man was arrested for stealing and sniffing children's socks and taking pictures of children playing nearby was reported to West Jordan police for stealing children's socks at Rush Funplex in Jordan Landing Investigation showed Brown had stolen the socks and "sniffed" them while taking pictures of the children playing at the Rush Funplex police filed a search warrant of Brown's Lehi home and electronic devices Police reportedly found multiple files of child sexual abuse material some of which "appear to be produced by the suspect," police said Some of the pictures police found were of children trying on shoes Court documents added that the investigation and search warrant service of Brown's home showed Brown had attempted to have a witness lie to the court Brown is being charged with ten counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor nine counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of tampering with a witness It’s not unusual for anyone driving along 2100 North in Lehi during heavy travel times to find themselves in the midst of traffic congestion The same could be said for Pioneer Crossing during rush hour traffic Slated to begin sometime late this year or early 2026 UDOT will construct a six-lane freeway along the middle section that separates the existing 2100 North highway which will span nearly 3 miles from Redwood Road to the I-15 interchange The 2100 North roadway drivers are currently familiar with will be converted into frontage roads accessible from the new freeway via slip-ramps The freeway is planned to go over the intersection at 3600 West and under the crossing at 2300 West Other additions include amenities for pedestrians and a realignment of the existing trail path along 2100 North said UDOT recently re-evaluated an original 2008 environmental impact study that encompassed the entire scope of the corridor project with consideration for new growth in the area and proposed design refinements we’re actually accelerating phase three of the full build out and we’re building the full freeway piece now,” he explained Johnson said the future 2100 North freeway will provide continuous travel for people commuting from the northwestern edge of Utah County to I-15 the people coming out of Saratoga (Springs) and Eagle Mountain and get them up onto the freeway and directly over to I-15 and take them out of that local traffic,” he told the Daily Herald UDOT is in the midst of seeking input on findings from the re-evaluated results of the study Dozens of citizens converged inside the gymnasium at Liberty Hills Elementary School in Lehi for a public open house on Thursday to review the preliminary design the project’s benefits and potential impacts to their neighborhood Some residents expressed concerns over anticipated noise Several surrounding areas near the planned freeway were assessed to determine if they would qualify for noise barriers but many of the abatements didn’t meet their policy requirements or were deemed too expensive who lives in one of the areas where the noise walls would be too costly came to the meeting with her family to voice concerns on the matter She said it’s already difficult holding a conversation outside with her children due to current traffic so that’s also a safety concern,” Scadden said she and her husband Tim acknowledged the potential relief for drivers in the area UDOT will also construct traffic improvements on Pioneer Crossing The thoroughfare serves commuters traveling between American Fork and Saratoga Springs through Lehi The Pioneer Crossing project will include reversible travel lanes between Redwood Road and I-15 providing four total lanes in the busiest direction of commute UDOT anticipates construction on Pioneer Crossing to begin later this year the freeway should be completed and operational by 2028 The public comment period on the 2100 North freeway project is open through March 21 UDOT will then seek public input on the Pioneer Crossing project from March 25 to April 24 A public information hearing on the Pioneer Crossing improvements will be held April 9 from 5-7 p.m Additional information can be found on UDOT’s website The Utah National Guard celebrated the beginning of a new era in northern Utah County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of its Lehi City Armory on Monday afternoon The brick structure built in the late 1950s has served as a National Guard facility where units train It was also featured in the 1968 film “The Devil’s Brigade.” the Lehi Armory has undergone interior renovations while also allotting space for community use after several year’s absence from the city the Utah National Guard’s 23rd Army Band and the 128th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment will call Lehi home according to a Utah National Guard press release these units finally have a space specifically designed to accommodate their unique needs We are grateful for the city’s support and look forward to being an active partner in the community again We truly appreciate the support and patriotism of Lehi City,” said Col The newly renovated space provides the units with areas that greatly improve their ability to train in their specific tasks and missions a capability that has been lacking for both these units for many years “This space is tailored to our mission needs which enhances our capabilities and helps us accomplish our public affairs mission We are excited to be amongst the local community,” said Maj The 23rd Army Band will benefit from the new space as it looks to provide a variety of new areas that aid the band’s mission and gives them space to practice for the many community concerts and events they participate in each year “This building will allow us to train more efficiently and effectively than ever before,” Chief Warrant Officer 2 Spencer Frohm “We look forward to calling this place home Thank you to all who made this a reality.” Lehi Councilmember Chris Condie spoke briefly during the event calling the renovations a symbol of commitment “Today marks a great day in Lehi City and our National Guard The reopening of Lehi Armory is a powerful investment in the strength and readiness of our brave men and women in uniform,” he said across from the United States Postal Office by | Mar 21 A new housing development in Lehi would add a number of apartment units along a transit route in growing Utah County The development will add 304 apartments to the northern edge of Lehi — already a growing hub of tech companies and other large businesses as part of the Silicon Slopes Just under 10 percent of the total apartments in the development would have three bedrooms and be considered family sized units There’s little doubt that these family sized units will be in high demand as Utah County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state Not only would the development add larger units to a growing area of Lehi it would also be built near a site that will hold a Utah Transit Authority TRAX stop The development would be located near the North Lehi planned stop, according to Utah Department of Transportation plans Initially, the UTA planned to have a bus rapid transit system in that area, but UDOT later stepped in and proposed upgrading the stop from a BRT to a light rail stop, according to previous Building Salt Lake reporting.  The Alta Vista project is expected to be finished in the second quarter of 2027 according to the Wood Partners news release “With its prime location in the Silicon Slopes this development will provide residents with unparalleled access to top employers all while offering best-in-class amenities and breathtaking mountain views,” said Marcus Robinson Director of Development for Wood Partners Utah Alta Vista is part of a larger development in the area dubbed Vistas at the Pointe which will add over 200,000 square feet of commercial and retail space to the northern edge of Lehi.  Email Jacob Scholl At the foot of the North Temple bridge at 600 West where Downtown transitions to the west side The Granary continues to attract attention from national developers as Seattle’s Lake Union Partners will be expanding to 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Ekip tesisat sorunumuzu hemen doğru teşhis etti. https://sinhala.lankanewsweb.net/?p=150986 You must be logged in to post a comment Site built by John Battenfeld An old home-building technique might be the latest strategy to address soaring housing costs Utah (KUTV) — An old home-building technique might be the latest strategy to address soaring housing costs a departure from the larger houses typically built in Utah Lehi officials hope smaller homes will make homeownership more accessible MORE from UTAH'S GROWING PAINS: City of Draper aims to help employees become homeowners as housing prices soar “We’ve got to participate in modern housing and we’ve got to find a way to make it affordable,” said Lehi Mayor Mark Johnson His proposal would change local ordinances to allow developers to build homes between 1,000 and 1,200 square feet The homes must be owner-occupied and would not create additional tax burdens for residents “We can generally get it to a house with no basement and one to one-and-a-half baths for about $360,000 to $380,000,” Johnson said and we think it’s the only opportunity our young kids will have to get into a home.” he has seen estimates push prices toward $450,000 “It’s relative based on their jobs,” Johnson said “They’ve got to determine what their affordability is but we do believe it’s going to put more people in a home.” and he hopes the proposal will go before the city council for public input in March LEHI — A Lehi man has been charged with faking a divorce — meaning he was married to two women at the same time — allegedly so he didn't have to pay child support to the first wife was charged Wednesday in 4th District Court with engaging in bigamy in conjunction with a felony offense The investigation began in February when a woman contacted police to report that "an ecclesiastical leader reached out to her inquiring as to whether she was divorced from her estranged husband She indicated that they were separated but her husband would not agree to a divorce because he did not want to pay her child support," according to charging documents then showed her a "certificate of divorce or annulment" that had been given to him by Peacock Officers then checked the Utah State Courts website and could not find an official divorce filing on that day for either Peacock or his estranged wife "The officer did find a document showing that the couple filed for legal separation on Nov "Due to the lack of an existing divorce case the certificate of divorce was determined to have been forged by Wade Peacock." Further investigation using the Utah County Clerk's website revealed "that two marriages exist under Wade Peacock's name," the charges allege and police were able to get copies of two marriage licenses on file for Peacock Defending 6A runner-up Lone Peak entered the night 3-0 in Region 3 play and tied for first place in the region who defended their home court and took down the Knights in straight sets We knew they were a good team,” Lehi head coach Kolby Shewell said “Luckily we know a lot of them through club (teams) leading nearly the entire first set and then dominated the second set to take a 2-0 lead and so we’ve been working on how we can come out of the gate guns blazing,” Shewell said we did a much better job coming out fast and that sets the tone for the team The Pioneers were led on offense by Ty Reynolds and Ashton Shewell Shewell finished 19 of their 36 kills and a .433 hitting percentage Coach Shewell raved about his young setter Reynolds: “We have one of the best setters in the state that can move the ball Lone Peak made a run nearing the end of the third set but Lehi was able to weather the storm and finish off the match in just three sets City Council Update: Family Park to open Sundays BREAKING NEWS: Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love dies at 49 after battle with cancer Aspen Peaks chosen as temporary name for new school district ASD Superintendent Farnsworth announces retirement ASD praised for efficiency; state audit identifies areas for improvement City Council agrees with public: No green waste facility  the Lehi Tabernacle stood as an iconic landmark in the city Located at the corner of Center Street and 200 West, the Romanesque Revival-style structure was considered a cultural hub and testament to spirituality, according to Lehi historians under the direction of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began holding services around 1905 but was demolished in 1962 city officials are working to reimagine Lehi’s history Last April, Lehi broke ground on a new 60,000-square-foot Civic Center Campus that will be an ode to the Lehi Tabernacle The facility will house new City Council chambers It will be located at the corner of 100 North and 100 East just south of the current City Hall building Construction on the new facility began around the middle of May 2024 installing geo-piers to help stabilize and strengthen the soil beneath the building’s foundation Work also was done to enhance the storm drain system and add roadside parking stalls around the campus Cement slabs have been poured and the steel framing has been erected which is visibly noticeable from Lehi’s historic Main Street Crews reached a milestone in the project late last month when the final steel beam for the main tower was placed Jan marking a big step forward in bringing the facility to life we have watched the contractor erect the steel beams and it is exciting to now begin to see progress on the roof and exterior of the building,” Boyle said “As we toured through the building after the beam was set we were pleased to see the progress on the building and look forward to its completion.” Crews currently are in the process of installing a fire barrier and the interior framing While the Civic Center ultimately will replace the current City Hall However, the old Lehi library was torn down last August to make way for the new Civic Center Boyle said that was a key phase in the project that crews faced early on though the original plan called for the library to be demolished after the new Civic Center was completed “The contractor determined that there wasn’t enough space around the library to allow crews to erect the building without the use of expensive equipment,” Boyle told the Daily Herald The library was moved to a temporary location off 100 East just north of State Street in efforts to reduce the cost of construction Boyle also noted some delays for crews acquiring supplies for the project but he says lead contractor SIRQ Construction and VCBO Architecture have been proactive in planning ahead to mitigate the issue of long lead times for supplies Crews also have faced minor setbacks due to weather but have adjusted accordingly Steve Marchbanks, Lehi’s facilities director, said citizens will start to notice the building’s distinctiveness come alive within the next month and a half as progress continues “They will start seeing trusses and the exterior skin going on the building in efforts to get the building dried in Towards the end of March is when they will start putting the exterior brick up,” Marchbanks said “That is when the building will feel like it is taking shape.” The new Civic Center will feature a central tower that displays remnants of the Lehi Tabernacle Boyle said Lehi officials felt it was important to remember the city’s history by implementing architectural elements in the Civic Center building “Lehi has always tried to honor our past while pioneering Utah’s future,” he said Among the other elements of the building that commemorate the city’s rich history are conference room names that reference Lehi’s heritage and traditions Stained glass windows from the historic Fifth Ward building also will be displayed in a few conference rooms Lehi officials anticipate the new Civic Center to be completed by the end of October Grants Corner underway in 500 West rodeo grounds area Legislative Update: State officials address issues face-to-face with residents Utah (KUTV) — A mother has been charged with manslaughter after her 8-year-old son reportedly shot himself with a gun in her car in September Jennifer Marie Pu'u took her son to a Maverik gas station in Thanksgiving Point in September who court documents said had "special needs," alone in her van while she ran inside The boy reportedly found a gun under the driver's seat of the car Court documents said the boy shot himself within two minutes of Pu'u leaving the car adding that the gun was "loaded and unsecured." Police observed that though Pu'u said the gun was under the driver's seat there was not enough room under the seat to fit a gun No holster or container for the gun was found said Pu'u had a tendency to leave guns "laying around." He told police he had told her regularly not to do so A behavioral therapist who worked with the boy told police the 8-year-old functioned at the level of about a 2-year-old suffering from aggression and separation anxiety the therapist said they had seen the boy play with toy guns with his siblings and had no concept of how dangerous a real gun would be The therapist also said they had observed unsecured guns within reach of the children on two different occasions Pu'u was arrested on one charge of manslaughter and one charge of abuse or neglect of a child with a disability Region 3 refined again in second version of realignment An officer with the Lehi Police Department was hit by a vehicle that ran a red light Utah (KUTV) — An officer with the Lehi Police Department was hit by a vehicle that ran a red light The driver allegedly ran the red light at Triumph Blvd "We are grateful that injuries were relatively minor for both our officer as well as the other motorist and they are both now recovering," the police department said "Looking at the damage to the vehicles this could very well have caused much more serious injuries to all parties." MORE LEHI NEWS: 18-year-old accused of trying to meet up with undercover agent posting as 12-year-old girl The police department urged drivers to be more aware Utah (KUTV) — A massage parlor operating as a front for a commercial sex operation was busted detectives with the Lehi Police Department executed a search warrant on the parlor and booked into the Utah County Jail on prostitution charges Human trafficking was investigated but found "not to be a factor in this specific situation," the police department said MORE on MASSAGE PARLOR CRIME: Hundreds of 'illicit' Utah massage parlors suspected of prostitution, organized crime Some individuals who frequent the business were contacted while police said "Others may be contacted in the future." The property owner has reportedly been made aware of the situation and said they will address the business occupancy on their end 9:24 PM | Updated: 10:55 pm BY SHELBY LOFTON LEHI — A Utah County mom feared she was the target of a home invasion when she heard loud Karina Thompson said it was startling to hear someone outside of her house repeatedly banging on the windows and front door She said it turned out to be multiple people hanging around her property long enough to concern her and her husband Thompson showed KSL TV doorbell video of one person repeatedly knocking on her door two others were huddled together sitting on her front steps Thompson said it looked like they were recording the incident on their phone She said her husband’s gut instinct was to defend their home and they realized the situation could’ve taken a turn Screenshots from Karina Thompson’s doorbell camera show the individuals at her door Thompson had just put her son to bed when the knocking started “In order to cross the threshold in my house to get to my master bedroom where my husband was sleeping I had to walk by windows and I didn’t want to be seen,” she said the doorbell proceeded to ring a couple of dozen times the pounding on the door got louder and louder,” Thompson said She said the repeated knocking and ringing lasted minutes “This is somebody trying to come in,” she remembered thinking “This is somebody trying to start a problem.” Her family isn’t used to hearing any knocking or the doorbell Do not ring the door bell for any reason.” have never had any issues with people adhering to the sign by the time her husband walked outside to confront the strangers “When he called off a couple of words and got their attention “I proceeded to call off a couple of words and then shortly after the police showed up.” Lehi Police said they believe this was a prank of a doorbell ditch or a knock and dash,” Thompson said “This was a deliberate attempt to get us outside for a particular reason whether that was a reaction that they were looking to capture for content maybe a TikTok challenge or something like that Thompson said her family felt their lives were in danger and they felt they had to defend themselves it would be absolutely devastating to everyone involved to have to use that self-defense method to use a weapon to defend our homes and our lives and our property to be safe and see a loss of life or a severe injury,” she said people don’t know what’s on the other side of the door The mom wants other parents to educate their children about how dangerous possible stunts like this can be “In the position where we feel like we have to defend ourselves I don’t want to see anyone get severely injured it’s not worth it,” Thompson said the intruder will knock or ring the bell and wait outside for attempting to break in Thompson said this group hung out around her home long enough to seriously worry them and prompt this response Follow @KSL5TV Students playing a popular game for high school seniors are on notice by police Utah (KUTV) — Students playing a popular game for high school seniors are on notice by police Lehi Police posted on Facebook about the “Assassins Game” at Skyridge High School telling students participating in it that it isn’t all fun and games The game involves the students chasing each other around and spraying each other with water guns MORE on HIGH SCHOOL: Latinos in Action at Lehi High School inspire, mentor young students police say it’s led to problems in the past It’s the time of year high school seniors start to see the light at the end of the tunnel Students participating will pay a fee and get a water gun and a bright colored bracelet Then they’ll chase and shoot each other with the water guns The last person wearing a bracelet wins all the money they’ve had many problems in previous years with students driving aggressively and recklessly They also said it can be dangerous because many water guns can appear to be a real gun it gets a little more active when the weather warms up there’s all kinds of excitement,” said Tracy Price Price has lived across the street from the school for years The comments on the post have some people who are one the side of letting kids be kids and others who hate the game He said he’s happy to see the students having fun “Accountability is a part of growing up,” Price said The Alpine School District told 2News the game is not sanctioned by the school or the district The district said they’re focused on helping students meet their education goals and they hope whatever they choose to do on their own free time focuses on that Lehi police urged parents to talk to their children about the game and make sure they know that reckless driving or committing other crimes during the game can have real world consequences EVENTS & HOLIDAYS BY SHARA PARK LEHI – A Lehi neighborhood is in the spotlight thanks to their giant holiday display of inflatable Santas this street alone has over 15,” Mike Schultz said The giant Santas first went up in the neighborhood behind River Rock Elementary located at 1700 West near 500 North in 2023 after Cassi Mortensen saw a video on TikTok of a street in Ontario “I sent a text to the cul-de-sac and just said Because it’s so cheesy,” Mortensen said Mortensen started receiving texts from her neighbors of receipts for the giant Santas “And it kind of started from there and then it just spiraled to our entire neighborhood and it’s gone on to the next-door neighborhood Mortensen said as the giant Santas go on sale text messages spread throughout the community alerting those who may want one “It’s been fun seeing boxes on people’s doorsteps we’re excited to see new ones pop up every day,” Mortensen said new giant inflatables have joined the party ‘Missed the memo,’ so we’re loving,” Schultz said Schultz said the giant Santas have brought the neighborhood closer and helped homeowners get to know each other better The night that they all got delivered we were all out here putting up Santas,” Schultz said it’s just been a really fun thing for our kids Schultz and Mortensen said they welcome visitors to the neighborhood to see the giant Santas They hope their community display brings an additional spirit to the holidays “We’ve noticed a few cars driving through a little bit more slowly than usual so we’re happy to share,” Schultz said “The whole idea with Christmas is the unity and I feel like this is something fun that you can do as a family and you can go through and it just brings everyone smiles and happiness And it’s just kind of silly and stupid but I think it brings everybody together for Christmas,” Mortensen said LEHI, Utah — Just under a year ago, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to build a temple in Lehi — the city's first the church released renderings of the future temple's exterior architecture and pinpointed its exact location It will be built on an empty plot of land northwest of 3950 North and Center Street It's adjacent to Viewpoint Middle School and Belmont Elementary The church said in addition to the 85,000-square-foot temple they'll also build a new meetinghouse at the site The Lehi Utah Temple is the faith's 31st in the state (including those in operation A groundbreaking date has not yet been set Utah (KUTV) — Police and firefighters responded to a crash involving a vehicle that struck the parking garage of an apartment complex in Lehi Saturday afternoon Lehi City police said they were dispatched to The Vue at Traverse Ridge on March 9 after reports of a vehicle that had crashed into the structure The driver reportedly caused significant damage to the garage and was transported to the hospital as a precaution Officers confirmed a DUI investigation is ongoing Firefighters secured the property and handed the situation over to property management who will assess the damage and coordinate repairs (Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Texas Instruments facility is seen in Lehi on Wednesday Three months after Texas Instruments celebrated an award of up to $1.61 billion in federal money to help it build semiconductor factories — including its second plant in Utah — the company laid off workers at its existing facility in Lehi The layoffs were part of changes meant to “efficiently support our long-term operational plans,” which include eliminating some roles at the site in Lehi off Timpanogos Highway the company said in an emailed statement Friday TI did not say how many employees were laid off but indicated the number was below the threshold for a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, or WARN Act The federal law generally requires employers to give 60 days’ notice before a mass layoff “While we can’t share the number of employees impacted we can share that it didn’t meet the threshold for a WARN Notice — well less than 33% of the workforce was impacted,” the company said in a statement Texas Instruments designs and makes semiconductors that it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers all over the world The company is headquartered in Dallas but has design and sales operations in more than 30 countries with around 33,000 employees worldwide (Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune) TI acquired the Lehi campus from Micron Technology for $900 million in 2021 It employed 1,100 people there as of a February 2023 announcement that the company planned to build a second 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fabrication plant in Lehi and operate the two fabs as one As part of an agreement with the state for tax credits high-tech jobs and invest $11 billion in Utah Spencer Cox called the expansion the “greatest single economic investment in Utah history.” The Dallas-based manufacturer also snagged federal funding for the new plant in the final weeks of the Biden administration. The Department of Commerce announced it had awarded Texas Instruments up to $1.61 billion under the CHIPS Act to support the construction of three state-of-the-art facilities which will be released as it hits project milestones also will support the construction of a cleanroom and tool installations at the new Lehi plant The building plans for the plant are still moving through the city of Lehi’s approval process said multiple technology companies had layoffs a few years ago and “kind of said the same thing about organizational changes.” None of them have shut their doors completely “We don’t know Texas Instruments’ future plans or exactly what adjustments needed to be made,” she said “We as the city have to trust that these companies know what they’re doing when they say they’re making needed adjustments.” The statement from Texas Instruments did not cite a reason for the reorganization, but the company reported declining sales at the end of last year and forecast another drop in the first three months of 2025. Texas Instruments has not changed its plans to remain in Utah long-term and build the second fab, the company said in the statement emailed Friday. “Utah continues to be an important part of our manufacturing footprint and company strategy, as we build the geopolitically dependable capacity our customers will need for decades to come,” the statement reads. Meanwhile, Lehi remains a “city of opportunity,” Livingston said, and officials hope those laid off from Texas Instruments can find opportunities at other companies in Lehi. This is a developing story and will be updated. If you have been affected by the Texas Instruments layoffs and are willing to speak with a reporter, please email Megan Banta at mbanta@sltrib.com. Lehi, Utah, residents for over 20 years, Sarah and Brett Scoresby said they were surprised to hear the announcement since the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple is only a 15-minute drive from their home “To me it means that the Lord probably wants me to increase my faith and dedication I think it also means that God wants to bless the faithful in Lehi The Lehi Utah Temple was announced by President Nelson on April 7 Details about the temple’s groundbreaking have not yet been released According to site plans released by the Church on April 22 the Lehi Utah Temple will be a multistory building of approximately 85,000 square feet The edifice will stand on a 22.48-acre site northwest of the intersection of 3950 North and North Center Street in Lehi A meetinghouse is to be built on the site as well Architectural renderings of the house of the Lord show an off-white exterior surrounded by tall rectangular windows A tower with pointed spire stands above the center of the building and rows of flower gardens will adorn the grounds 3950 N. Center St. and staff were greeted with an unexpected sight Thursday morning when a herd of elk wandered onto the grounds of a Lehi middle school The herd appeared outside Viewpoint Middle School at 211 West Traverse Terrace Drive early on Jan School staff quickly stepped in to help the elk who had become stuck in a section of the campus Relief was felt as the elk were seen racing from the school and into an open field across the road heading toward the sunrise in a scenic escape There’s no question in the Shewell household that for Ashton Shewell But he’s is learning to appreciate volleyball The 6-foot-4 sophomore pounded out 20 kills and hit .516 on Tuesday as Lehi “I really only get him in volleyball for practice When asked what his favorite thing about volleyball was He has lots of help in that area from teammates Ian Wilson There’s plenty of volleyball in his family and his father playing and coaching most of his life The pace and rhythm of volleyball is a little bit slower for Ashton “The team is doing a good job of helping him to loosen up and that’s helping him just relax and play his game He has the confidence of his team and he confidence in his team to take care of business so all the pressure isn’t on him this year.” In 2024 – the first year of high school boys volleyball in Utah – the Pioneers struggled to a 5-17 record we can set wherever we want and we can put it down.” Tuesday’s sweep of American Fork was Lehi’s 11th victory against just one loss “The great thing about it is we have five options every time,” Coach Shewell said we have an amazing setter (sophomore Ty Reynolds) who’s going to get all of our hitters great looks American Fork led most of Set 1 on Tuesday 3-0 Region 3) finally tied things up at 19 after a Reynolds ace and eventually led 21-19 The Cavemen tied things up at 23 on a block from Joao Machado but Lehi scored the final two points getting a kill from Ashton Shewell and an ace from Wilson for the two-point win racing to a 16-6 lead on a combo block from Shewell and Wilson Lehi scored three straight points — a dump attack from Reynolds a kill from Ben Anderson and a kill from Tyler Olson — to take a 25-16 victory and a 2-0 lead in the match Lehi led 16-11 in Set 3 after three straight kills from Shewell followed by his ace serve American Fork trimmed the deficit to three on a kill by Max Hale and Hale had two more swings for points as the Cavemen (6-9 Reynolds set Avery on a quick attack for the winner “We want to improve our defense and our serving,” Coach Shewell said “We’ve got to be more aggressive at the service line Our blocking is getting better every game.” Provo Airport celebrates inaugural American Airlines flight An elderly man on a bicycle was transported to a hospital with injuries after he was allegedly struck by a vehicle in Lehi the man — whose name and age were not provided — was riding a bicycle on Main Street near the intersection of Center Street when he allegedly was hit by a car traveling north Lehi City spokesperson Jeanteil Livingston said Monday It’s not known which direction the cyclist was heading but Livingston said the man had the right-of-way when he reportedly was struck The cyclist was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries An update on his condition was unknown Monday morning Lehi police were investigating the incident and considering potential criminal charges No other information was released Monday morning SALT LAKE CITY — For just over one half of basketball Lehi was what you would call “the best version of itself.” 8 seed Pioneers were cooking on both ends of the floor and led a shocked No 1 seed Herriman by 17 points at the 6:09 mark of the third quarter in Monday’s 6A quarterfinal matchup But there’s a reason the Mustangs are the top seed and they dominated the rest of the game eventually holding off a late Lehi run for a 67-63 victory Herriman scored on ten straight possessions in the fourth quarter and finished 11 of 12 (92%) from the field in the final eight minutes an astonishing display of offensive execution that seemed to end with every shot at the rim and they end up at a 1.2,” Lehi coach Reed Bromley said “Who we are is what you saw the first half as much as us moving away from the game plan and a commitment to certain things that help them go And when you’re playing against a great team you can’t blink and you can’t give them that opportunity.” with 6-foot-8 Cale Barclay scoring eight points causing turnovers and converting on the other end The Pioneers ended the first quarter on a 9-0 run taking a 13-11 lead on a steal by Ashton Shewell Lehi dropped in trio of 3-pointers — one each from Shewell Cole Welch and Peyton Hawkins — and Shewell produced a steal and a two-handed dunk to cap 13-2 run and for 28-15 lead with 3:12 to play Lehi kept up the pace early in the third quarter getting back-to-back triples from Hawkins and Shewell for a 36-19 advantage at the 6:09 mark 1 seed suddenly got hot and banged in four straight 3-pointers to close to five On the Mustangs final possession of the quarter Drew Stilson gathered in a loose ball in the corner and threw up a prayer that was answered a 3-pointer that beat the buzzer to trim the deficit to 43-40 going into the fourth Herriman’s half court offense started finding holes and a basket inside from Stockton Blanchard pushed his team into the lead The Mustangs led by as many as seven points but Lehi rallied and a Saxon Young 3-pointer with 39.4 second to got the Pioneers within three But Herriman made four straight free throws to hold on for the victory I think we were disruptive defensively in the first half and we kind of had a couple things going,” Bromley said “We had a certain way we wanted to defend and and then we had kind of a fallback Barclay led Herriman (23-2) with 21 points Blanchard added 15 and Carlo Mulford 14 for the Mustangs shot 78% (18 of 23) from the field in the second half Herriman and Lehi met in last year’s semifinals with the Pioneers getting a 63-62 win and eventually claiming the 6A title with a victory against Corner Canyon maybe karma plays out a little bit,” Bromley said Young topped Lehi (14-10) with 16 points and Ashton Shewell contributed 15 Leading scorer Easton Hawkins (19.4 points per game) took just eight shots and scored nine points while dishing out six assists a long-time assistant coach at both Lone Peak and Lehi his first year as a head coach was a learning experience and we were able to witness their growth,” he said “We want to be a part of their lives and and to take from this game kind of where we go You have to be willing to lean in and do the things that need to be done to finish the job So we talked about that (in the locker room) Some of the players coming back talked about being able to remember the feeling and make sure that doesn’t repeat itself.” GAME NIGHT LIVE 2:34 PM | Updated: Nov 15 BY BRIAN PREECE SALT LAKE CITY – The Corner Canyon Chargers are headed to the 6A State Championship after knocking off Lehi 35-34 in overtime Corner Canyon advances to face the winner of Skyridge vs Bronson Evans tossed four touchdown passes to lead the Chargers in the first of three games at Rice-Eccles Stadium today OT win for @CCHSFOOTBALL_ in the semifinals! pic.twitter.com/HhbX1gQLo1 — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 Lehi got the football first but couldn’t generate anything on its first possession The Pioneers punter after QB Jett Niu was sacked on third down The Chargers used a long run on their first possession to enter Pioneer’s territory Corner Canyon entered the red zone on a fourth-down completion to junior receiver Kai Meza junior QB Bronson Evans found senior Xavier Shaefer in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown Corner Canyon goes up 7-0 over Lehi 🏈@CCHSFOOTBALL_ 🤝: Mountain Land Truck Outfitters pic.twitter.com/bPz2ImTtDN — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 Lehi responded with a drive that stalled at the Corner Canyon 37-yard line keeping the Pioneer’s deficit at 7-0 The Chargers doubled their lead with a 45-yard touchdown pass from Evans to Meza Anotha one for @CCHSFOOTBALL_ on a deep ball 🤝: Mountain Land Truck Outfitters pic.twitter.com/Ctkg0k0Y8N — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 Lehi’s offense kicked it up a notch on its next drive A trio of first downs moved the Pioneers into Charger territory Jett Niu tossed a perfect pass to a wide-open Carter Cutler for a touchdown A missed extra point left Lehi trailing by eight 🏈 @LehiFootball is on the board Tune in: https://t.co/OExdEAiY8o pic.twitter.com/pFyuVQsF1c — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 the Pioneers’ Ozzie Williams picked off a pass from Evans for the game’s first turnover 😮 @SSylvester55 knew… INT, @LehiFootball 🤝: Mountain Land Truck Outfitters pic.twitter.com/dTxTYPns8C — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 The Pioneers methodically marched down the field with relative ease Corner Canyon blocked the extra point attempt to lead 14-12 at the half Legend making a legendary catch for @LehiFootball 🤝: Mountain Land Truck Outfitters pic.twitter.com/bVsKjrop7X — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 Lehi needed less than three minutes to take the lead Niu and Glasker connected for the second time Lehi went for two but came up empty for the third straight time The Pioneers take the lead on this TD. @LehiFootball 🤝: Mountain Land Truck Outfitters pic.twitter.com/QN9tL275lJ — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 Corner Canyon wasn’t phased after seeing its 14-point lead disappear Evans’s third scoring pass of the day came when he found Chryshaun Lee for a 12-yard TD A nail-biter at RES after this @CCHSFOOTBALL_ TD… 🤝: Mountain Land Truck Outfitters pic.twitter.com/mY1UN3AMcU — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 Lehi forced a fumble and fell on the ball in the end zone to keep the Chargers lead at three Fumble recovery in the end zone for @LehiFootball 😮 Don't miss the end of this game: https://t.co/OExdEAiY8o pic.twitter.com/8mTNRoER9a — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 Lehi led 25-21 after adding the extra point Following a turnover on downs from the Chargers Lehi added a 34-yard FG to take a 28-21 lead with 3:28 left THE LEGEND with another TD for @LehiFootball 🤝: Mountain Land Truck Outfitters pic.twitter.com/oG50gv6Btt — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 Meza worked free in the back of the end zone ALL TIED UP. @CCHSFOOTBALL_ with the TD 🤝: Mountain Land Truck Outfitters pic.twitter.com/L5aqThWPbA — KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 14, 2024 Corner Canyon took possession to open the extra period and scored when Cooper Kingston busted through the line for an 11-yard TD but special teams reared its ugly head again The Pioneers suffered a crushing defeat when the extra point caromed off the left upright Brian Preece is a KSLsports.com insider covering Locals in MLB and the Salt Lake Bees. 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Follow @bpreece24 Lehi sewer bills to jump again with 15% increase in March Legacy Center’s annual health and fitness fair this Saturday TRAFFIC & ROADS 10:29 AM | Updated: 10:32 am Timpanogos Highway was shut down Thursday night due to a diesel fuel spill BY ALTON BARNHART LEHI — Timpanogos Highway was shut down Thursday night due to a diesel fuel spill The Lehi FD said in a Facebook post that a trailer hauling diesel fuel overturned and ruptured on the westbound lanes The trailer was carrying approximately 300 gallons of diesel fuel Lehi FD Hazmat technicians responded to the area as they worked to contain the spill and stop the leak both the Utah Department of Transportation and Lehi Police worked together to clean up the spill a remarkable group known as Latinos in Action is making a significant impact on campus and beyond explained the organization's mission: "The focus of Latinos in Action is on service it's also on leadership and scholarship So our focus is to help them become well-rounded individuals who go out in the community and make a difference as they leave high school." These dedicated students serve as mentors and friends to younger students who may be struggling with language or fitting in I feel like I have somebody who is always there for me They are always going to be there for me." The group is not only changing young lives but also growing themselves to see them helping someone when they wished they could have been helped as well," Guiver said Pablo is looking forward to his LDS mission while Fabiola aspires to become a veterinarian Jennifer Guiver expressed her pride in the students' achievements "This has been one of the greatest honors of my career to watch these students blossom," she said As Latinos in Action continues to shape young lives their influence on the next generation remains to be seen Melissa Van Dam from Mountain America Credit Union announced a donation to help the group purchase sweatshirts for their mentoring activities "We wanted to help you guys out with some money to buy some sweatshirts so as you serve everyone will know who you are," she said If you'd like to donate to Latinos in Action, visit this website If you'd like to donate to MACU's Pay It Forward program, visit this website Utah — A late-night crash on the Timpanogos Highway caused around 300 gallons of diesel fuel to be spilled across the road in Lehi Thursday night Lehi Fire Department shared images of the crash saying they had to shut down the highway following a trailer filled with fuel overturned and started leaking over the westbound lanes Technicians with Lehi Fire Department HAZMAT secured the area and stopped the leak and Utah Department of Transportation all assisted in the cleanup 9:09 AM | Updated: 12:59 pm BY MARY CULBERTSON LEHI — A five-vehicle crash caused by a wrong-way driver shut down northbound lanes of Interstate 15 on Tuesday morning Agent Tara Stump with the Utah Department of Public Safety said there were three injuries Officers with the Utah Highway Patrol later said one person was in critical condition following the crash The wrong-way driver was traveling in a Dodge Charger Troopers said the driver was a woman in her 30s Stump said the Charger was initially traveling northbound when it sideswiped another car and then pulled to the right shoulder Shocking dash camera footage from a driver traveling on the highway moments before the crash shows the wrong-way driver making a U-turn apparently in an attempt to flee the initial crash Stump said the Charger struck two other vehicles before it burst into flames a semitruck swerved to avoid the Charger and struck another vehicle The driver was pulled from the burning car and taken to the hospital “One of the things we do suspect about the driver is that the driver was under the influence; unfortunately like many of our wrong-way crashes,” said Jonathan Lopez with Utah Highway Patrol All northbound lanes of I-15 were closed until approximately 10 a.m. The crash also closed Lehi Main Street near I-15 Lopez said he is thankful the outcome was not worse than what it was and is warning other drivers to make good decisions when getting behind the wheel this holiday season Please have a designated driver and also don’t mix drugs and driving,” Lopez said Follow @culbertreport_ Nestled between tall brown weeds and marshy land on Lehi’s west side or the “Old Iron Bridge” as some longtime residents refer to it extends over a section of the Jordan River the Jordan River Bridge is the last of several steel structures that were once situated around the city and played a vital role in early local transportation and Lehi’s rich agricultural history To commemorate the many bridges that have crossed the Jordan River throughout the years, the Lehi Historical Society unveiled the latest in a series of historical markers at the bridge site Saturday Dozens braved the cold and windy elements to take part in the honorary event Long before Lehi’s days of pioneering Utah’s technology sector citizens endured great obstacles while hauling livestock and crops across the river The first bridge to cross the Jordan River in the Lehi area was constructed in 1853 just south of what is presently known as Main Street a steel pony truss structure bridge was built along Main Street but it was demolished in 1985 during an Army Corps of Engineers’ dredging project A nearly identical bridge was constructed in 1914 to cross the river at 9600 North and 7700 West Built for a little over $4,300 by the Midland Bridge Co. the long-standing bridge has served many purposes over the decades said Dan Olds of the Lehi Historical Society “The bridge has been used for more than just crossing the river,” he said before a crowd of local officials and attendees at Saturday’s ceremony the bridge was a popular place for local youth to cool off Some of the braver ones would climb on the steel webbing and jump into the muddy waters; others used the bridge to fish.” The bridge has withstood demolition training by the National Guard It was briefly seen in the 1968 film “The Devil’s Brigade.” Area farmer Robert Allred spoke on behalf of the many local farming families who benefited from the Jordan River Bridge they had another access to get out west and then they would go together and run their cattle out in West Canyon,” Allred said He thanked the historical society and all involved in celebrating the significance of Lehi’s Jordan River bridges “It was a great opportunity to have this bridge and bless many families’ lives and it’s fun to be a part of recognizing great historical sites in the community,” he said The Pratt pony truss bridge now sits alongside a more modern bridge made of concrete and steel after the Utah Department of Transportation agreed to bypass the 1914 bridge in favor of a new structure the old bridge closed to motorized traffic in the late 1990s but remains intact The Jordan River Bridge has sparked controversy over the years due to safety concerns A fatal incident occurred in 2018 when an Alpine teen died after doing a backflip off the bridge into the river and failing to resurface City officials at the time considered tearing the bridge down to eliminate the chances of something similar happening in the future but ultimately decided against it given the structure’s history and it is often used by pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Jordan River Parkway “I’m glad that we are here honoring the status of this bridge today,” said Lehi City Council member Paige Albrecht during last Saturday’s unveiling a strong point for so many in Lehi for generations.” Saturday’s historical marker unveiling was the seventh out of 36 to be installed at different landmarks throughout Lehi over the next three years. It’s being made possible through a Lehi PARC grant and a donation from HADCO Construction The markers give a brief historical context for each site said the plan is to install at least 10 more markers by the end of the year so you’re going to get a little story at every location,” she told the Daily Herald A list of historical markers can be found at lehihistory.org Utah’s top economist: “Utah County’s got a lot to offer” Swig celebrates 100th Store with $1 Drinks today The Lehi Ice Rink is making a return for its second year skaters will notice more space on the rink this season it has been expanded to 100 feet by 85 feet — half the size of a standard NHL rink,” said Jessica West The change means the rink has grown from 5,000 square feet to 8,500 square feet The city tried out the new activity last winter. The outdoor ice skating rink was open from the end of last November through most of last January Officials initially said they want the rink to become a yearly tradition for people in Lehi and surrounding communities but they also wanted to gauge the response after the first year The chilly attraction turned out to be a hit attracting dozens of people each night it was open and the response was overwhelmingly positive,” West told the Daily Herald which we have incorporated into this year’s plans to enhance the experience.” Many of the same concessions will remain this year Skating and speed skating classes will still be offered as well as learning opportunities for aspiring hockey players including Learn to Skate Hockey (introductory hockey) and Advanced Skating Skills we are installing hockey boards and netting allowing the rink to be rented for hockey practices,” West said If skating on an ice rink sounds intimidating West encourages people of all skill levels to try some of the offered programs “Our rink is a welcoming space for beginners with classes and staff ready to help you get comfortable on the ice,” she said “Whether you’re looking for a new way to stay active enjoy time with family or try something outside your comfort zone You might discover a new hobby — and have a great time doing it!” The ice rink is located at the Lehi Sports Complex Lehi’s outdoor ice rink opens Saturday and runs through Jan sporting events and more that offer the opportunity to support our local community that are going on in May It’s broken down by type of event or activity throughout the month.