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Orem
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Violence in Jalisco has disrupted travel for Utah residents vacationing in Puerto Vallarta after flights were canceled and trips rebooked. Local travel agencies in Bountiful urge travelers to secure a backup exit plan & stay alert to further changes. FOX 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Despite heavy snowfall this week, conservationists warn that record low snowpack & growing deficits may cause Great Salt Lake to hit historic lows later this year. Samantha Hawkins from Grow the Flow said a sustained winter snowpack is needed to boost spring runoff and help replenish the lake. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bureau of Land Management opened a public comment period on Monday for input on a proposal to extend a 20-year mining ban in Spanish Fork Canyon to protect water delivery systems, covering 6,559 acres to reduce the risk of mine drainage contaminating supplies. Daily Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub report shows Utah ranked 10th for lowest property taxes, with residents paying about $2,500 per year on an average home valued near $489,400. The report compares Utah to states like Hawaii, Alabama, Nevada & Colorado, highlighting affordable taxes in the area. KUTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU men’s basketball jumped to No. 19 after a 79-69 upset win over No. 4 Iowa State on Saturday night, led by AJ Dybantsa who scored 29 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and passed for nine assists + setting the stage for upcoming contests. KUTV
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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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