Daily
Orem
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blue Star Families Utah is supporting military families amid ongoing conflict by offering programs + mental health resources, and Executive Director Marcie Valdez said the non-profit connects over 5,000 members through safe spaces and one-on-one support. FOX 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, March 10, school counselors gathered at Utah Valley University for the Mountainland K-16 Alliance Counselor Conference where they learned to incorporate AI + other tools to streamline recommendation letters and boost student engagement. Sam Jarman said the event equips counselors to manage their high student caseloads. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The FAA announced that Utah Transportation is leading a federal pilot program to test new electric aircraft — including air taxis and emergency vehicles — in various Utah terrains ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics. Officials say the tests will help improve air mobility as visitor numbers grow. KUTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A national report by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America names several Utah cities as top allergy capitals for 2026. Provo ranked fourth, Ogden eighth and Salt Lake City thirteenth, with experts urging locals to begin allergy treatment early as warmer weather arrives. FOX 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Utah Valley University will play in the Western Athletic Conference tournament for men’s and women’s basketball this week in Las Vegas after resolving a one-million dollar exit fee dispute — the teams are set to compete as the school prepares to move to the Big West Conference. Mid Utah Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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