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Orem
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bonnie Christiansen — a Pleasant Grove cancer survivor — competes in a nationwide baking contest called The Greatest Baker to raise funds for families battling childhood cancer. She needs votes on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals. KUTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Record low snow in the Wasatch Mountains has raised water supply worries as the Jordan Basin is at 49% median with levels down to 0%. Meteorologists predict an offshore system may bring brief snowfall later this week — a potential boost to water storage. Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bonnie Christiansen, a Pleasant Grove cancer survivor, competes in the national baking contest The Greatest Baker to win $10,000 and raise funds for families with children battling cancer, and she needs votes to reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday. KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 3, BYU extended its winning streak to 10 after defeating Kansas State 83 to 73. A.J. Dybantsa scored 24 points while Robert Wright III added 18, marking their best unbeaten run since 2010. KJZZ
- ➤ The Utes hired Orem native Kevin McGiven, who led the Aggies' offense, as their new offensive coordinator. He brings 25 years of coaching experience and will build on Utah football's tradition under head coach Morgan Scalley. KJZZ
- ➤ Utah men's basketball lost to top-ranked Arizona 97-78 on Saturday, Jan. 3 in Salt Lake City. The Utes scored the first basket but were outplayed, and they will face Colorado on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. KJZZ
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Insights into The Chosen Series - Emeriti Event
12-2 p.m. — Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center — Free lunch — Discover insights on The Chosen from speaker John Hilton III at this BYU Alumni Emeriti event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
~ Seneca
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