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Orem
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rob Kallas retired recently as the longtime general manager of University Place, a centerpiece of the community, after over four decades of service. Mike Jorgenson now leads the mall as it evolves into a mixed-use center with retail, housing, and entertainment. University Place Orem
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Family members of four Utah children found in Croatia are working with Croatian lawyers and the U.S. Embassy to get them back—legal translations and court work may slow the process. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers have asked all agencies to model a 5% budget cut that may reduce public higher education funding by ($94 million) for programs including scholarships and student services. Education leaders urge decision-makers to reconsider further cuts after consecutive reductions in funding. The Salt Lake Tribune
- ➤ State lawmakers are considering a policy that would require third graders to repeat the year if they do not reach reading level, following discussions at a recent conference in Ogden by Gov. Spencer Cox. Parents will have the final say while officials focus on improving early literacy. The Salt Lake Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Water officials advise starting conservation efforts as the snowpack stands at 62% of the median average as of Friday, even though the region is not in drought — forecasts call for drier conditions until later next month. Mid Utah Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state agency said the agriculture water optimization program saved about 100,000 acre-feet per year by funding 689 projects (using efficient irrigation equipment upgrades). Lawmakers on Capitol Hill reviewed the $153 million effort aimed at keeping more water in the Great Salt Lake. FOX 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local resident Jeff Lutz says spending time outdoors at Sullivan Park helps ease stress from constant negative news, while Lehi therapist Lindsay Cowdin advises limiting social media to protect mental health and encourage families to get more vitamin D. FOX 13
- ➤ Intermountain Health performed 515 organ transplants in 2025, breaking its previous record of 489 and marking a first for Utah. The center will host a celebration with recipients + donors to honor the milestone and unveil a commemorative display. KUTV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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