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🌱 What new clarification did Saratoga Springs police share on the double homicide?
You won't want to miss Winter Dance Showcase on the Saratoga Springs Patch calendar
What's up Saratoga Springs! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What new clarification did Saratoga Springs police share on the double homicide?
- How will this school closure ripple across west-side communities like Saratoga Springs?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Saratoga Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 28 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 30.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 50 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Saratoga Springs murder victims' family statement (abc4.com) — Saratoga Springs police and the family of two homicide victims are stressing that relatives have been cooperating with investigators in the March double killing on Willowbrook Lane. Detectives continue to pursue leads, including evidence involving a juvenile family member, and are asking anyone with information to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department as they work with outside forensic and investigative partners. 
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• School board unanimously votes to close Cedar Valley Elementary School; community reacts (ksl.com) — Families in Cedar Fort are grappling with the decision to close Cedar Valley Elementary, which will send students to more crowded schools farther away while the new Lake Mountain School District serves west-side communities including Saratoga Springs. Residents say they feel overlooked in planning and worry about long bus rides, school crowding, and teacher burnout as enrollment surges across the west side of Utah County.
📸 Around Saratoga Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saratoga Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Winter Dance Showcase
Vista Heights Middle School, 484 Pony Express Parkway, Saratoga Springs
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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Other local events
- Jazz Band Concert
Westlake High SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT 84045
7:00 pm - Wrestling @ Corner Canyon. var 7/jv 5
Lehi High Lehi, UT 84043
7:00 pm - Band Concert
Skyridge High School Lehi, UT 84043
7:00 pm - Holiday Music Spectacular
Lehi High School
7:00 pm - Dance Concert
Vista Heights Middle SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT 84045
7:00 pm - Holiday Music Spectacular (JW)
Lehi High School
7:00 pm - Boys BBall vs Cottonwood
Skyridge High School
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
📣 Saratoga Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Weight Watchers Meeting
Alpine Food Storage , 675 S 500 E , American Fork
9:00 am - Utah Ops Lunch
Topgolf , 484 N Entertainment Way , Vineyard
12:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting
Lehi City Building , 153 North 100 East , Lehi
12:00 pm - Girls Wrestling vs Salem Hills
Pleasant Grove High Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
5:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey everyone — quick favor!
I’m exploring the feasibility of opening a local climbing gym to serve Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, and West Lehi — potentially including indoor… (Nextdoor Talons Cove) - NEED MOVING BOXES!
Hi, does anyone in the Saratoga Springs/Eagle Mountain area have any good boxes for moving? I'd be glad to take them off your hands! (Nextdoor The Springs)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Saratoga Springs. Apply here.
- PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in Saratoga Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saratoga Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lehi
- Lehi to host national hoops showcase (lehifreepress.com)
- Proposed Thanksgiving Point STEM center gets financial backing from Lehi City Council (ksl.com)
- Last Call for Lehi Residents to Enter "Light Up the Holidays" Contest for Chance to Win Utility Bill Credits (hoodline.com)
Eagle Mountain
- See It: Massive Christmas inflatable decorations take over Utah neighborhood (foxweather.com)
- Utahns hope drop in gas prices continue (hjnews.com)
Ok Saratoga Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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