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Orem
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dave Reynolds, who witnessed the Challenger explosion as a second grader at Lakeview Elementary in Roy, now manages booster safety for NASA’s Artemis mission—he applies lessons from that defining moment to improve rocket booster design ahead of the upcoming launch. His career reflects decades of dedication to advancing space exploration. FOX 13
- ➤ The Sharing Place, a 501(c)3 charity, helps grieving families in the area, as when D-J Beenken found comfort after his wife’s passing. With four locations (Millcreek, Pleasant Grove, Taylorsville and St. George), the center relies on donations to support group counseling and community aid. KUTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday Tunes is set to bring live music at Urban Court by Rush Funplex every Tuesday through March 17 with free parking available for mall visitors. The series features acts like Kayli Checketts (performing March 10) along with earlier events. University Place Orem
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two school districts replacing Alpine have named key leaders. On Monday, Lake Mountain appointed Vicki Carter as superintendent and Amanda Bollinger as deputy, while Aspen Peaks swore in Joel K. Perkins as its new superintendent — all experienced administrators with roots at Alpine. Daily Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials and anglers aim to reduce invasive carp numbers in Utah Lake ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics, using boats, nets, and traps with $1.2M in federal grants added to millions already spent; the lake authority also hosts an annual carp hunt (expanding public involvement) to boost removal efforts. KUTV
- ➤ State lawmakers approved a $30 million purchase of the U.S. Magnesium plant on the Great Salt Lake shores; the move, which adds 144,000 acre feet of water to the lake + begins cleanup of hazardous waste, will see the state own the assets by Monday and inspire a Saturday noon rally. FOX 13
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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