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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Utah County are evacuating American Fork Canyon near the Tibble Fork Area and have closed SR-144 at the Alpine Loop because a fire is affecting the roadway+ the Forest Service is fighting the blaze with crews sent on foot and by air drop. Officials have not yet determined the fire's cause. FOX 13
- ➤ A fire forced the closure of American Fork Canyon at the Alpine Loop and blocked access to Tibble Fork Reservoir—authorities evacuated the canyon and officials estimated that the road reopened around noon on Monday. KUTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State officials have created a new task force to fight construction fraud after Utahns lost $32 million in three years with new home buyers losing an average of $302,000. The group—led by a full-time prosecutor and local lawmakers—will enforce rules, educate consumers and update regulations to protect home ownership. The Salt Lake Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah lawmakers recently revised sexual activity laws for minors to lessen penalties for consensual encounters when no force is used—allowing prosecutors to apply lesser charges for older teens while keeping strict rules for children under 14. The changes, first made in 2017 and modified in 2024, have sparked debate among legislators who may seek to reverse the high school exception for 18-year-olds. The Salt Lake Tribune
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