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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • On Wednesday, Megaplex will announce a rebranding project that updates its theaters with luxury recliners, premium laser projection, and plans for new dining and entertainment options. Monday, the chain offered a free small drink and a free small popcorn with any ticket as part of its new brand partnership with Matchistic—an effort to revive its legacy cinema experience in Utah County.  Daily Herald

CRIME NEWS

  • The Utah Supreme Court ordered a new sentencing for Morris Mullins—convicted in 2001 for the murder of Amy Davis in Richfield—in light of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that questioned his life without parole sentence.  FOX 13
  • Federal investigators from ATF and Provo Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 to help arrest suspects in connection with the Feb. 8 fire at the Remington Commons construction site—where three apartment buildings were damaged and power outages affected thousands— as the investigation continues.  Daily Herald

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • A weather satellite captured an image on January 20 showing a large dust plume blowing off the exposed lake bed — near Farmington Bay — into nearby communities. Scientists warn the dust may harm air quality and the DEQ has cobbled together $150,000 for monitors — a budget aimed at tracking real-time dust levels as lawmakers plan to review funding next year.  FOX 13
  • Hill Air Force Base will begin its detonation season this month to destroy outdated rocket motors — using over 10,000 pounds of explosives at the Utah Test and Training Range — and may cause residents to hear loud booms and feel vibrations, with one to two detonations scheduled each week through September.  KUTV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Les Misérables - School Edition in Orem

    Experience a performance of Les Misérables School Edition at the SCERA Center for the Arts, where 50% of ticket proceeds support a cause of your choice.

    Fri, 3/21/25

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  • Les Miserables - School Edition

    7:30 PM - 12:30 AM | SCERA Center for the Arts | Tickets required | Experience the touching tale of Jean Valjean’s journey through redemption and struggles in 19th century France.

    Sat, 3/22/25

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  • Les Miserables - School Edition

    7:30-10 p.m. | SCERA Center for the Arts | Tickets may vary | Enjoy a heartfelt rendition of this classic musical while supporting a cause of your choice.

    Thu, 3/27/25

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  • Les Miserables School Edition

    7:30-11:30 p.m. | SCERA Center for the Arts | Ticket pricing varies | Experience the powerful and moving story of Les Miserables, reimagined for school audiences.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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  • Utah Hockey Club vs. Chicago Blackhawks Watch Party

    2-5 p.m. — Mountain Mike's Pizza — $15 includes pizza buffet and drinks — Enjoy an exciting watch party with giveaways and a live podcast recording for all hockey fans.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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  • Snow White Film Screening

    3:45-7:45 p.m. — SCERA Center for the Arts — Ticket purchase supports a cause — Enjoy a classic film and contribute to a good cause.

    Wed, 4/2/25

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  • The Wizard of Oz School Edition

    5 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a magical journey through the land of Oz with this school edition performance.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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  • Power Chord Guitar Fest 2025

    2-8 p.m. — The Boardwalk Sound — Presale tickets available — Celebrate the power of music with a lineup of local and touring bands at an energetic guitar festival.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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