Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NASA’s Artemis II crew—after orbiting the moon on April 6—is preparing for an ocean splashdown today as local space fans gather at Clark Planetarium to watch the historic return. Officials expect the crew to land safely as teams monitor the mission’s final phase. KUTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dillard’s is hosting a free Lancome gift event from April 10-25, where shoppers receive a 7-piece gift valued up to $178 with any $39.50 purchase; the store is open from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm daily and offers free public parking. University Place Orem
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Utah economist Robert Spendlove said consumer expectations of inflation rose to 3.4% today, fueling difficulty in the housing market and higher gas prices due to global tensions & local affordability challenges. He noted these conditions contribute to a K shaped economy where some groups fare better than others. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State officials reported on Tuesday that Utah had 583 measles cases recorded, with the Southwest Health Area reporting 249 and Utah County and Salt Lake County recording 93 and 62 cases respectively. South Carolina had not reported any new cases since March 17. KUTV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lululemon at University Place will offer a free Pilates class on Apr. 25 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at The Orchard. Free public parking is available & the event is subject to weather conditions. University Place Orem
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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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