Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Utah judge dismissed six felony sex abuse charges against former therapist David Hamblin for withholding key evidence—this dismissal with prejudice means the charges cannot be refiled while he still faces separate child abuse allegations in another case. The Salt Lake Tribune
- ➤ Santaquin nurse Meggan Randall Sundwall was arrested on felony charges after she allegedly administered insulin to non-diabetic Kacee Lyn Terry—court documents state she planned to claim a non-existent life insurance policy and detectives recovered over 20,000 text messages supporting her long-running scheme. Daily Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Saratoga Springs cleaned up Utah Lake by removing 21 big tractor tires in a project that took about 60 hours over four days. They used a mini excavator and tractor—funded by their homeowners association—to help keep the lake healthy. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Utah Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit from seven young residents challenging the state’s fossil fuel policy, ruling that their claims were too general to tie to specific government actions. Gov. Spencer Cox praised the ruling—calling it a win against what he said is a radical environmental agenda—and said the state will work with Idaho and Wyoming on a tri-state energy compact to boost innovation and reliable power for residents. Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Utah cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Christopher Kelly, has been placed on probation for five years after patients suffered infections and significant scarring from his cosmetic surgeries—he must undergo a mental health evaluation, complete an ethics course, and perform surgeries only under supervision until he gets board certified. FOX 13
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Utah Shakespeare Festival: Henry IV
7-8:15 p.m. — Orem Public Library — Free admission — Experience the timeless drama of Shakespeare’s Henry IV at the Orem Public Library.
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Easter Extravaganza
12-4 p.m. — University Place — Free activities — Enjoy photo sessions with the Easter Bunny and various fun springtime events.
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