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Orem
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KUTV
- ➤ 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. University Place Orem
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. KUTV
- ➤ 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. University Place Orem
- ➤ 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. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 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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