Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
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🏘️ Community
UTA launched a low-cost rideshare service on Aug.
16 (covering a 77-square-mile area in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, American Fork and Highland) to ease traffic and help residents without cars.
🚧 Accidents
The Ford Fire ignited in Spanish Fork Canyon Thursday evening, covering more than 30 acres (visible from US-6) as crews work to control the blaze.
🎓 Education
The Timpanogos School Board began studying closures on Wednesday for 13 schools, including three junior highs and ten elementary schools, and is considering closing 3 to 5 elementary schools while consolidating one junior high.
The review comes as the district plans to serve additional students from Alpine School District starting in 2027-28.
🌲 Environment
A new fire ignited in Spanish Fork Canyon over 30 acres and was visible from US-6, with crews responding and no structures threatened — additional resources were sent after Thursday evening.
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