Good morning, Orem.

Earlier in March, the USDA announced it would cut $1 billion in funding that supports local food programs—these cuts will affect school food programs and food bank supplies and drive a rise in demand.

Local agencies are planning strategies now to meet higher food needs while they wait for clear details on the funding changes.

Matthew Acquah, a 24-year-old California man who defrauded Utah credit unions of nearly $500k, pleaded guilty to bank fraud, bank fraud conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft before he was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison — he will also serve three years’ supervised release and pay $452,000 in restitution.

Students from UVU spent one week in early March in Altadena, California, where they measured and documented damage from the wildfires in Los Angeles that burned many homes and took lives.

They are now drafting digital blueprints for 33 residences and will send the preliminary plans to affected families in the coming days.

23andMe filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell nearly all its assets, leaving Utah residents at risk of having their genetic data managed by an unknown buyer.

State officials advise consumers to delete their data using the account settings on the 23andMe website—protecting their privacy before any sale takes place.

Wasatch Behavioral Health recently announced that longtime staff member Randy Huntington was named its new chief executive officer and will begin his role on June 1, replacing retiring leader Juergen Korbanka who served for over 30 years.

Huntington—who has held roles such as clinical supervisor and substance use disorder division director—will work with Korbanka to ensure a smooth leadership transition, the board said.

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.

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.

Easter Extravaganza

12-4 p.m. — University Place — Free activities — Enjoy photo sessions with the Easter Bunny and various fun springtime events.

Women's Wellness Summit | Spring Edition

8:30 AM – 4:45 PM — Scott C. Keller Business Building — Check website for pricing — A day dedicated to exploring diverse aspects of women's health and well-being through workshops and a wellness expo.

Imagication Storytime for Kids

11 a.m. — The Orchard — Registration required — Enjoy storytime with special characters and fun activities for kids ages 2-5.