Spanish Fork News Archives

“The student did everything he was supposed to do for a landing such as this.”

A 22-year-old student pilot from Utah Valley State College was unhurt after making an emergency landing in a field outside Spanish Fork on Monday. via The Daily Herald

“We anticipate we'll need a satellite campus in north [Utah] valley and we anticipate one in the south [Utah] valley.”

Get graphic from kimberly, please Eagle Mountain University? Not exactly, but the growing Utah County community of 17,000 people could become home to a satellite campus as part of a 420-acre technology district ... via Salt Lake Tribune

“We were really surprised at the diversity and communication between religions that happens.”

Inside the Kaisendo, or ancestors room, Monk Simon Heale points out the urns of human ashes that reside there, the remains of Zen Buddhist teachers who have helped guide the destiny of this spiritual retreat in ... via Deseret News

“The judge asked why we didn't bail him out sooner”

A man recently convicted of a felony DUI bailed out of jail a month before his sentencing not to run, but to get his teeth worked on. via Deseret Morning News

Images show a possible search for the remains of Kiplyn Davis. Officials will still not confirm why officers are digging in Spanish Fork Canyon. via Kutv.com

“The BYU Business Plan Competition is designed to create more opportunities for these companies and to motivate students to continue in their venture”

Klymit was named winner of Brigham Young University's 2008 Business Plan Competition, taking home the grand prize of $50,000 in cash and in-kind services. via Utah Business

The Tulip Festival continues at Thanksgiving Point's gardens, featuring more than 250,000 colorful prize tulips on 55 acres of gardens. via Deseret Morning News

Authorities on Monday said they had received new information regarding the possible burial site of missing teenager Kiplyn Davis in Spanish Fork Canyon. via Kutv.com

“It gives you a rewarding feeling”

Inmate Chris Boyd plants peas in the garden at the Utah County jail in Spanish Fork on April 4. The garden yielded 41 tons of produce last year. via Salt Lake Tribune

Coldwell Banker adds two agents -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage added two agents, Tara Binch and Clayson Lyman , to its Utah County team. via Daily Herald

When is a primary not really a primary? When party bosses neuter the challenger's main line of attack. via The Third Avenue

“I really liked how he stressed leadership”

Lt. Gov. Gary Herbert spoke on Utah's economy and politics while encouraging students to develop essential leadership skills. via BYU News Net

“I think it's great to make the most of what we have”

In a state where more than 90 percent of electric power comes from coal, a developing wind farm project in Spanish Fork promises to bring a breath of fresh air to Utah's energy future. via BYU News Net

“People were well-mannered. ... There was disappointment. People knew what the situation was before the day started. We wished we had more tickets to sell.”

Stadium of Fire sells out in less than 3 hours Amie Rose Gordon Oborn's grandchildren called him as soon as they heard Miley Cyrus would be headlining the Stadium of Fire. via Daily Herald

“It was a great way for young girls to see their options”

When Kelsey Hiskey walked down the runway last week dressed in her white, ruffled wedding dress with her fiance, Jared Glenn, the point of the faith-based fashion show was clear - when young women wear modest ... via Deseret News

“Honestly, this is the most rapturous, fun party I've ever been too”

Attendance at one of Utah Valley's most popular attractions suddenly tripled this year. via Daily Herald