Daily
Orem
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Apr. 3, officials submitted a $1 billion funding request to restore Great Salt Lake after record low water levels raised concerns over toxic dust + ecosystem health. Governor Spencer Cox said the plan will accelerate water flows to fill the lake and protect its environmental and economic benefits. KUTV
- ➤ The U-S Drought Monitor reported that over half of Utah is in extreme drought due to a warm March that melted most of the snowpack & the eastern edge of Uintah County now faces an exceptional drought while upcoming spring storms may provide relief. Mid Utah Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah State Auditor Tina Cannon said federal funds meant for nursing home patients were largely used by companies as only 49% reached patient care while some firms disputed her report. Mid Utah Radio
-
Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Utah Valley Wolverines Men's Baseball
6:05-9:05 p.m. — UCCU Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Witness the excitement as the Trailblazers take on the Wolverines in NCAA baseball action.
-
Utah Tech Trailblazers at Utah Valley Wolverines Baseball
12:05 – 3:05 p.m. — UCCU Ballpark — Ticketed event — Watch the Utah Tech Trailblazers take on the Utah Valley Wolverines in an exciting baseball showdown.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first rule of any kind of progress: showing up.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Orem
Welcome to the Daily Orem, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Orem, Utah community. If you like the Daily Orem, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Orem.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Orem and across Utah. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Orem
A free Orem community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyorem.com/sitemap