After years of deliberation and a now concluded study by Florida-based MGT Consulting, the largest school district in the state with 85,000 students, the Alpine School District (ASD) is facing an imminent decision on a district split. The district has been at the center of discussions surrounding its structure and organization. With the study’s conclusion, stakeholders face crucial choices that will shape the future of education in the region, and the race to the November ballot is on.  The study, which started in the fall of 2023, included presenting six viable reconfiguration plans to ..read more

One in six people over their lifetime will struggle with infertility. Based on Utah’s current population, over 90,000 individuals, both men and women, will struggle with fertility problems at some point in their lifetime. This spring, Governor Cox signed a proclamation declaring the week of April 22-27 Infertility Awareness Week throughout the state. The week was first established in 1989 nationwide by Resolve, the National Infertility Association, but this is its first year the event has been recognized in Utah. “Infertility touches everyone ..read more

Brynn Carnesecca | Lehi Free Press  In Utah’s soda- and cookie-crazed environment, it’s not every day you get to have an ancient Greek treat. Louks Greek Baby Donuts in American Fork delivers a unique and delicious experience with treats rumored to have their start in the Olympic Games. Loukoumades, or Louks, translates to Greek baby donuts.  According to the Louks website, “These golden ‘honey tokens’ were given to the participants of the first Greek Olympics Games (776 B.C.) after their valiant athletic efforts.” Louks Greek Baby Donuts has a colorful origin story, beginning with ..read more

The Lehi Police Department has announced that Lehi High School has returned to normal operation after a threat was received Tuesday morning. The Lehi Police Department released the following statement during the threat: “We received reports of a possible threat of violence at Lehi High School. Officers are at the school and conducting a sweep of the school to verify that the individual involved in the threats is not at the school. That sweep should be completed soon and the school will be opened back up to continue regular classes. Our paramount concern is the safety of the students, faculty ..read more

The No. 3 Skyridge boys volleyball team reeled off nine wins in a row before falling to No. 2 Lone Peak in Region 3 play last Thursday. The Falcons are among the four league teams ranked in the top five of Class 6A coming into this week. They were in second place in the league at 4-1 and 11-5 overall at that point. March 28: Skyridge 3, Pleasant Grove 1 The Falcons topped No. 5 Pleasant Grove on the road in a tight match 25-23, 20-25, 25-22, 25-21. Skyridge was paced by senior outside hitter Franky Fainga with 16  ..read more

In the state boys volleyball rankings, four of the top five teams in Class 6A are from Region 3. The Lehi boys volleyball teamplayed three of them in a row after American Fork during the past couple of weeks and posted identical losses of 1-3 in each contest. April. 9: American Fork 3, Lehi 1 The Cavemen won the first set 25-19, but the Pioneers evened things up with a 25-23 win in the second game on the road. American Fork got the next one 25-21 to earn the advantage. Lehi pushed the Cavemen to extra points, but American Fork w ..read more

According to Wallethub, a finance thinktank, size matters when choosing a city in which to launch a startup. As many veteran entrepreneurs and failed startups understand well, bigger is not always better. A city with a smaller population can offer a greater chance of success, depending on an entrepreneur’s personal preferences and the type of business they’re starting. The best cities can even help new businesses survive economic shocks such as pandemics or inflation. To determine the best small cities to start a business, WalletHub compared the business-friendliness of more than 1,300 s ..read more

On Saturday, April 20, voters in Utah County played a significant role in selecting the Republican Party’s candidates for this year’s primary and general election. The Utah County Republican Party’s nominating convention was held at Skyridge High School in Lehi with over 1,400 delegates participating.  Many delegates in attendance felt the caucus convention system is the best way to select candidates. Delegate Tori Kimball said, “I’ve loved this process, especially the ‘meet and greets’ and getting to know the candidates on a personal level. I think this is  ..read more

Willowcreek Middle School is proud to present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda JR,” a musical packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs. Performers loved this show and it’s a crowd favorite for audiences as well. Matilda JR is a true work of art. What makes it particularly brilliant is that everyoneleaves the performance feeling something different. This lively show is enjoyable family entertainment.  Matilda JR opens on April 18 at Willowcreek. The show is directed by Cali Wilkes. Willowcreek graduate Savannah Beck choreographs th ..read more

The Lehi High School administration announced on Friday (April 19) that Quincy Lewis has resigned as head boys basketball coach and will become the school’s full-time Athletic Director. He has served in that capacity on a part-time basis since coming to LHS four years ago. Lewis said that family considerations were the primary reasons for him to make this move now. He has daughters in high school and junior high who are also athletes, but he’s been unable to be present for most of their events because of his responsibilities to the Lehi program. In addition ..read more