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Campus

BYU Motion Picture Archives restores Utah film 'Take Down' for 45th anniversary

By Christian Salazar
October 22, 2024 12:56 PM
Before "Footloose," before "High School Musical," there was "Take Down."
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Metro

Utah haunt owners share necessary factors for attraction success

By Berlin Anderson
October 17, 2024 12:26 PM
Every Halloween season, Utah haunt owners rely on a few certain factors for success including expense management, weather, performance and customer satisfaction.
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Movies & Television

Utah movie theater hosts special guests, revives movie classics

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
May 29, 2024 12:00 AM
What may seem like a regular movie theater in American Fork has quite a few surprises behind its doors.
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Food

Utah-based restaurant earns 19th spot on Yelp's top 100 US restaurants

By Mckenna Jensen
February 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Located in American Fork, Little India claimed Yelp’s 19th spot on the top 100 places to eat in the U.S.
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Video of the Day

Snowmobilers rescue man caught in avalanche

By Jaecie Stilovich
January 24, 2024 12:00 AM
A group of snowmobilers from American Fork stumbled across a man who had been buried in snow from an avalanche on Jan. 13. The man was rescued just in time, as he had already been buried for six minutes. He was safe and off of the mountain in two hours.
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Campus

Finding family housing as a student poses problems

By Stacia O'Leary
December 13, 2023 12:00 AM
Many BYU students are purchasing gifts for their loved ones with the holidays fast approaching. Some couples may even be purchasing a ring.
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Local

Local animal rescue provides relief for Utah Valley shelters

By Ethan Porter
August 17, 2023 12:00 AM
TheUtah Valley Animal Rescuein Spanish Fork is providing relief for local animal shelters.
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Life

Halloween activities in Utah County

By Universe Contributor
October 26, 2021 12:00 AM
By Lauren Kraudy
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Metro

Boy's Thanos cast goes viral

By Universe Contributor
September 17, 2019 12:00 AM
AMERICAN FORK- Seth Anderson is an average kid. He enjoys video games, jumping on the trampoline and even playing with Legos.
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Religion

American Fork church celebrates 140 years with new addition

By Alycia Ikegami
August 28, 2018 12:00 AM
The American Fork Community Presbyterian Church recently built a new playground for the community. (Ty Mullen)
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Nation

Romney, Kennedy make final pitch ahead of Senate primary

By Associated Press
June 25, 2018 12:00 AM
AMERICAN FORK, Utah (AP) — Mitt Romney is flashing his familiar smile at city parks and backyards in Utah's mountains and suburbs this week, making his final pitch after being forced into a Republican Senate primary against a conservative state lawmaker.
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Art

Mormon artist's shift from mythical creatures to religious art fulfills dream

By Kelsey Edwards
November 15, 2016 12:00 AM
It's important to have a dream, but it's even more important to achieve it, according to award-winning religious artist Howard Lyon and his wife, Shari Lyon.
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Music

Ukulele community grows from Hawaii to Utah to BYU

By Jacqueline Epeneter
July 09, 2015 12:00 AM
Paul Russavage plays the ukulele because of its simplicity, portability and ability to make people smile.
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State

Potential land exchange in American Fork Canyon concerns residents

By Ashley Lovell
July 08, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah County leaders face some tough decisions in the potential development on the land between Utah and Salt Lake Counties.
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Local

Recommended hikes around Utah County

By Sadie Blood
June 11, 2015 12:00 AM
The outdoors are easily accessible in Utah County for those who desire to explore. Popular hikes and trailheads include Silver Lake, near Tibble Fork Canyon; Kings Peak; Mount Timpanogos; and Mount Nebo.
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Local

Utah startup hosts first 5K race in American Fork

By Haley Bissegger
November 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Runners of all ages and skill levels huddled around the starting line with excitement, jumping up and down to keep warm on a chilly November morning. Some were young children; others were adults. Some were seasoned runners; others were racing for the first time.
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Local

American Fork 5K offers cookies to participants

By Haley Bissegger
November 08, 2012 12:00 AM
The Freeze Your Cookies Off 5K seeks to promote a healthy balance between exercise and cookie addictions by indulging participants in a gourmet cookie buffet and hot chocolate after the run.
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Eleven News

Homeless Push Back against American Fork's ordinance

By Matt Rascon
October 02, 2012 12:00 AM
Homeless people are pushing back against another Utah City for its ordinance which bans panhandling.
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