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Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Volaris will launch a nonstop route from Guadalajara to Salt Lake City beginning June 1 with three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from Salt Lake City International (airport), offering travelers an affordable new option. KUTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new Utah-based Hallmark film follows a cast racing to get home after a cruise ship departs without its passengers. Director McLain Nelson and actor Trey Warner discussed surprises and a potential love story during a filming event at ARC in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 3. KUTV
- ➤ Former Gov Gary Herbert said Utah lost a creative spark when Sundance moved to Boulder and he suggested family films could fill the gap. He made his remarks during a discussion at ARC Salt Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 3. KUTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bald eagle migration is in full swing this February, and wildlife officials recommend visiting local spots like Farmington Bay and Utah Lake to see these iconic birds in flight. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says this season is perfect for bird watching and brings a sense of pride to the community. FOX 13
- ➤ A USDA report released Monday found Utah’s snowpack is at record lows, with 31 out of 140 stations showing the worst water levels since 1980. Officials warned that drought conditions remain severe and are discussing water conservation steps — measures aimed at protecting reservoir supplies. Daily Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ According to the National Association of Realtors, the Provo/Orem metro recorded a median age of 27, making it the youngest in the country. Experts say young families are driving rental demand and first-home purchases, pointing to a need for more affordable housing. KUTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Utah Jazz traded multiple players and three first-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 — a move that marked a significant strategy shift for both teams. KUTV
- ➤ Utah resident Lindsey Vonn is determined to race at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this week despite rupturing her ACL and suffering bone bruising when she crashed in Switzerland on Friday. After three days of therapy (and a brace test Tuesday), her women’s downhill race is set for Sunday. KUTV
- ➤ Officials said Utah’s bid for the 2034 Olympics stands apart as venues are already in place and fundraising has reached $250 million — a significant boost with no public funds planned. The update was delivered Tuesday to IOC members while organizers focus on future-proofing key assets in 2026. The Salt Lake Tribune
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UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Men's Baseball
12:05 – 3:05 PM — UCCU Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting college baseball matchup as the Highlanders take on the Wolverines.
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