Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
Good morning, Orem.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hill Air Force Base will begin its detonation season this month to destroy outdated rocket motors — using over 10,000 pounds of explosives at the Utah Test and Training Range — and may cause residents to hear loud booms and feel vibrations,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.
Les Misérables - School Edition in Orem
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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.
Snow White Film Screening
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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.
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.
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