Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Orem.
🚧 Accidents
Firefighters responded to the Big Mountain Fire, which burned 20-30 acres about five miles southwest of Elberta (west of Tunnel Road) on Sunday afternoon.
🏛️ Government
Utah County launches the low-cost rideshare service UTA On Demand today in Eagle Mountain, Lehi, and Saratoga Springs with 16 vans covering a 77sqmi area operated Monday through Saturday (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
The service, funded through a five-year contract with UTA, offers curb-to-curb rides for $2.50 each way.
🏈 Sports
Spanish Fork scored a hard-fought 33-28 win against Salem Hills in a dramatic Friday night prep game that kept fans on edge until the final play.
Spanish Fork will next host Sky View while Salem Hills prepares to face Desert Hills at home.
On Saturday, Aug. 22, BYU guard Delaney Gibb scored 17 points as Canada beat New Zealand 86-71 in the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament semifinal in Guadalajara (Mexico), moving the team one win away from the final against host Mexico on Sunday.
Lone Peak football lost 59-3 to IMG Academy on Friday, Aug.
21 in a game that marked the program’s biggest defeat as IMG built an early lead with 4-star prospects. Coach Bart Brockbank said the team will work to fix mistakes ahead of upcoming games against Skyline and Bishop Gorman.
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