The U.S. Forest Service has closed the Granite Flats campground in American Fork Canyon after a bear sighting in the improved campground area. The closure began on Tuesday, July 23, and...
By: Brynn Carnesecca Most bands created in high school tend to fizzle out for one reason or another. Changing paths, different musical directions or lack of time leads to the...
By: Brynn Carnesecca Emily Traveller, a local inspiration and recent graduate of American Fork High School, plans to become the first quadriplegic ever to hike Mount...
On Monday, July 15, The Utah County Attorney’s office charged a male Mexican national who had been living in Lehi with multiple felonies. Rene Cervantes-Medina, 37,...
By: Brynn Carnesecca American Fork’s signature Steel Days festivities annually entertain and bring the community closer together. This year marked the 79th anniversary of Steel Days....
By: Beky Beaton As we are lighting up our barbecues for the Pioneer Day holiday, some American athletes will have already started their quest for the world’s most coveted medals 5,000+ miles...
By: Madelyn Wilson When Jimmy Watson started a small business at the end of his college career, he expected challenges, but didn’t realize just how difficult...
By: Brynn Carnesecca Many have seen the beautiful building that is the Northampton House. Elegant stained glass, a spacious interior and exquisite exterior grounds have served...
American Fork residents will receive their annual property tax and valuation notices this week and will notice several proposed tax increases. Alpine School District (ASD) is proposing an increase on an average residential home...
By: Jennifer Thomas The Miss American Fork Scholarship Competition was held Saturday, July 13, at American Fork High School. Five talented contestants competed for the title....
The American Fork City Council held the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, July 9 to listen to public comments on the proposed ballot initiative to break off...
By: Brynn Carnesecca After a thrilling week filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy, the Steel Days celebration will conclude its festivities. The final Saturday...
By: Megan Wallgren American Fork High School phenom Daniel Simmons is one of the most recognizable young faces in track and field. He’s one of a...
By: Brynn Carnesecca This year, the Steel Days 79th Kerry and Carolyn Hunter will lead Anniversary Celebration. The Hunters are long-time American Fork residents, and they are ecstatic to...
By: Madelyn Wilson American Fork City’s almost-80-year-old summer celebration continues with a schedule packed with activities suited to people of all ages. For a rundown of...
