Good morning, Orem.

Funeral services for Addi Smith, an 11-year-old cheerleader, will be held on Monday, Mar.

2 at Riverton City Cemetery, with a private service followed by a graveside ceremony as her family gathers to honor her life.

The Orchard at University Place will host the annual Easter Extravaganza with free activities including photos with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo and pony rides.

Families and friends will enjoy the event’s Easter Market with local vendors — note there is no Easter egg hunt.

Brigham Young University in Provo apologized on Friday to nine prospective students for mistakenly sending congratulatory letters — the admissions office said it had reached out and was working to prevent future errors.

The 4th annual Utah Valley STEM FEST will be held soon at The Orchard at University Place, featuring hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities and demonstrations; vendor registration is currently open.

More details will be shared as the event approaches.

At a town hall on Thursday, UVU hosted Mike Smith (author of The Abundant University) and associate commissioner TJ Bliss to discuss a new vision for higher education where technology offers accessible, flexible learning options.

UVU President Astrid Tuminez highlighted the institution's plans for open admission and hands-on learning that aim to enhance student skills.

Public schools will have a bell-to-bell cellphone ban when classes resume this summer after lawmakers passed Senate Bill 69 that extends the rule to include breaks, lunch, and transit time; if signed by Governor Cox, the policy takes effect July 1.

On Friday, Feb. 27, the Utah Mammoth defeated Minnesota 5-2 in Salt Lake City and ended the Wild's six-game winning streak.

Lawson Crouse scored twice + U.S. Olympian Clayton Keller added a goal and two assists in the win.

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.