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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
1. Lehi water meter project sparks resident complaints over yard damage (kjzz.com) ā Lehiās multiāyear secondary water meter replacement is drawing complaints from residents who say installations are leaving sinkholes, dead grass, and messy yards across several neighborhoods. The cityās contractor, Hydro Vac, is now focused on restoration and has replaced sod at thousands of sites, but some homeowners are still waiting. Residents with problems can contact Hydro Vac directly for repairs during the first year after installation.
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2. Council budget decision delayed over 3 versus 4% city employee wage increase (lehifreepress.com) ā Lehiās city council has delayed a final decision on the new city budget, mainly over whether employees should receive a 3% or 4% wage increase without raising taxes. Council members are weighing staff pay, new hires, and public safety needs, and will hold a public work session June 8 before voting June 9, when residents can comment.
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3. Lien trap: Lehi couple says a dispute between roofer and supplier leads to construction lien on their home (ksltv.com) ā A Lehi coupleās fully paid roofing job led to a surprise $8,187 construction lien on their home after a dispute between their roofer and its supplier. The companies have since settled and the lien was removed, but the case highlights risks for Lehi homeowners, especially now that Utahās Lien Recovery Fund has run out of money.
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4. Living Computers, AI Coaches, and Thirty-Second Pitches Packed the House at Silicon Slopes in Lehi (techbuzznews.com) ā Entrepreneurs and investors recently packed Silicon Slopesā Lehi headquarters for the Third Thursday @ Three pitch event, showcasing bio-computers, AI health coaches, and more. The monthly gathering returns June 18, giving Lehi residents another chance to network with statewide innovators, see cutting-edge demos up close, and even hear rapid-fire 30āsecond startup pitches that could shape Utahās tech future.
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5. Pioneer softball bows out of playoffs in bracket round (lehifreepress.com) ā Lehi Highās softball team capped a standout 28ā5 season by going 3ā2 in the 6A state playoffs, ultimately falling to Mountain Ridge in a tight extraāinnings rematch. Despite key pitching injuries, the Pioneers notched dominant wins over Lone Peak and Westlake and matched the program record for victories. Coaches say with many players returning, they like their chances next year.
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