American Fork Citizen

04/13/2026

American Fork’s varsity softball team opened Region 3 play with five games in 11 days, going 1-4 in a stretch that featured some of the toughest competition in the state.

Rob Shelton / America Fork Citizen American Fork's varsity softball team opened Region 3 play with five games in 11 days, going 1-4 in a stretch that featured some of the toughest competition in the state. However, buried in the middle of that run was a performance that showed exactly…

04/13/2026

American Fork’s track and field teams showed depth and talent at the Timpanogos Alpha Invitational on Saturday (Apr. 4), at Timpanogos High School, placing third overall in the combined team competition with 69 points. Region 3 rival Lone Peak claimed the title in the 42-team event.

Megan Wallgren / American Fork Citizen American Fork’s track and field teams showed depth and talent at the Timpanogos Alpha Invitational on Saturday (Apr. 4), at Timpanogos High School, placing third overall in the combined team competition with 69 points. Region 3 rival Lone Peak claimed the tit...

04/08/2026

The American Fork boys volleyball team has played in three single-day tournaments and a lot of other matches and is showing improvement in their most recent contests. The team has earned a 5-14 overall mark and is 1-3 in the league after the first round of Region 3 action.

Beky Beaton / American Fork Citizen The American Fork boys volleyball team has played in three single-day tournaments and a lot of other matches and is showing improvement in their most recent contests. The team has earned a 5-14 overall mark and is 1-3 in the league after the first…

04/08/2026

A new kind of self-care experience is now available for local mothers, combining relaxation and practicality in one space. Mom’s Oasis officially opened its doors on March 28, welcoming families to a grand opening event that drew an enthusiastic crowd and highlighted a much-needed service in the community.

Ryann Anderegg | American Fork Citizen A new kind of self-care experience is now available for local mothers, combining relaxation and practicality in one space. Mom’s Oasis officially opened its doors on March 28, welcoming families to a grand opening event that drew an enthusiastic crowd and hig...

04/08/2026

The annual flag retirement ceremony for the local area has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 at the Quail Cove Amphitheater, 851 E. 700 North in American Fork from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The event is jointly sponsored by American Legion Post 49, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard, and the American Fork Fire & Rescue and Police departments.

Beky Beaton / Lehi Free Press The annual flag retirement ceremony for the local area has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 at the Quail Cove Amphitheater, 851 E. 700 North in American Fork from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is jointly sponsored by American Legion Post 49, the…

04/08/2026

McKynzee was in the middle of cheerleader tryouts when the pain started. The tryout required a one mile run that would normally be no problem. But this time was different.

The pain didn't go away. It got worse. When doctors finally got test results back, the news came fast. It appeared to be some form of cancer. She was taken by ambulance with her mom from Utah County to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake.

Rob Shelton | American Fork Citizen McKynzee was in the middle of cheerleader tryouts when the pain started. The tryout required a one mile run that would normally be no problem. But this time was different. The pain didn't go away. It got worse. When doctors finally got test results…

04/08/2026

A new facility under construction in Lehi aims to redefine women’s recovery after childbirth and surgery by offering extended stays and rarely available post-hospital support.

April Slaughter | American Fork Citizen A new facility under construction in Lehi aims to redefine women's recovery after childbirth and surgery by offering extended stays and rarely available post-hospital support. default Levata, a 38,000-square-foot retreat designed for postpartum and surgical re...

04/02/2026

OPINION: I will start by quoting Peace Pilgrim: “Every good thing we think, say, and do has a positive effect whether we see the results or not and ripples on and on forever.” Every interaction, even a “tremendous trifle,” can uplift or diminish others.

Building on this idea, an attitude of gratitude determines the altitude of our living, regardless of our longitude or latitude. Let’s consider how gratitude enhances the ripple effect that we have on others.

Duane Gines | Guest Writer I will start by quoting Peace Pilgrim: “Every good thing we think, say, and do has a positive effect whether we see the results or not and ripples on and on forever.” Every interaction, even a “tremendous trifle,” can uplift or diminish others. Building on…

04/01/2026

A local high school musician is gaining national recognition after being selected to perform with one of the country's most elite student jazz ensembles.

Tanner Brinkerhoff, a student at American Fork High School, has been named a member of the 2026 Jazz Band of America. The honor places him among the top young jazz musicians in the United States and will take him to Indianapolis later this month.

Ryann Anderegg | American Fork Citizen A local high school musician is gaining national recognition after being selected to perform with one of the country's most elite student jazz ensembles. Tanner Brinkerhoff, a student at American Fork High School, has been named a member of the 2026 Jazz Band o...

04/01/2026

The Lehi City Council decided not to fund a feasibility study for a potential new ice complex, despite potential support from Utah County and NHL’s Mammoth funding.

The move was supported by all but one council member, Emily Lockhart, who felt like the council was deciding without investigating the data.

03/30/2026

The American Fork boys lacrosse team is off to a promising start this season with a 4-2 record in their first three weeks of action.

Beky Beaton / American Fork Citizen The American Fork boys lacrosse team is off to a promising start this season with a 4-2 record in their first three weeks of action. March 7: American Fork 17, Logan 0 The Cavemen scored early and often in a rare shutout win over…

03/30/2026

The American Fork girls lacrosse team has earned a 3-5 record in a challenging early spring schedule to start the new season. They played their first four matches on the road followed by four at home.

Beky Beaton / American Fork Citizen The American Fork girls lacrosse team has earned a 3-5 record in a challenging early spring schedule to start the new season. They played their first four matches on the road followed by four at home. March 3: Herriman 22, American Fork 11 The…