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Orem
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Military families in Utah are facing stress during unexpected deployments amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Jennie Taylor of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation in North Ogden encourages neighbors to show support—by checking in, sharing a meal, or small acts—to help lighten their load. FOX 13
- ➤ Family Haven offers free parenting classes, therapy and child care during April for parents looking to strengthen bonds as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The nonprofit has served Utah County since 2010 and helps families build better communication. KUTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new jobs report shows Utah added 10,500 jobs since January 2025 (keeping unemployment at 3.8%) and beating national averages. The state gained jobs in professional, education and health services while overall growth settled at 1.3% (below early forecasts). KJZZ
- ➤ Utah economist Robert Spendlove of Zions Bank said rising inflation expectations at 3.4% may spur more spending and strain the local housing market as high prices and interest rates limit buyers, while global tensions may push up gas prices + add stock volatility. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Utah State Board of Education is implementing House Bill 312, which guides local agencies to use religious texts for their historical context in social studies and funds open-source curricula. The law will be fully used in the school year from 2028 to 2029. KUTV
- ➤ The Utah State Board of Education has begun implementing House Bill 312 to update social studies classes, allowing texts like the Bible to be used for historical context rather than religious teaching. Local districts will decide how to use new open-source curricula, with rollout scheduled for the 2028-2029 school year. KJZZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah is offering free native plants to boost pollinator habitats as part of a state program. Individuals, nonprofits, and other groups must apply by April 15 if they have at least 900 sqft, with grant winners announced in June and plants delivered in September. Daily Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Utah's spring home-buying season is underway as first-time buyers face affordability challenges amid falling mortgage rates and market uncertainty due to global events plus experts advise quick action to secure well-priced options and check HOA fees. FOX 13
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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.
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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.
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