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Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Utah Valley hosts a full slate of events from April 11 to 19 featuring live music, art shows, marathons, and family activities (including School of Rock at SCERA and a Secret Garden show in Orem) for community members to enjoy. Daily Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Farmer Rex Larson in Spanish Fork switched from alfalfa to tulips to save water and attract visitors. His tulip festival runs through May 2. KUTV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A report explains that Utah faces a long-term care crisis as many older residents risk losing home equity when care is needed. It advises Utahns to plan ahead by using Medicaid-compliant annuities and irrevocable trusts to protect assets before urgent care needs appear. Daily Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid impressed local drivers this week in Utah Valley by handling everyday errands from Springville to highway drives to Ogden — it averaged 41 mpg while offering a smooth, practical ride in a striking Cavalry Blue color. Daily Herald
- ➤ Travel writer Blake Snow shares five travel lessons: hotel lounge hacks at Provo Marriott save money & eSIMs offer cheaper connectivity, while Deer Valley has expanded skiing, Di Napoli in Orem serves top Italian fare, and Salt Lake’s Asher Adams hotel blends historic charm with modern luxury. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Apr. 10, BYU beat Houston 3-2 at Schroeder Park + senior pitchers Crane and Sumner struck out 10 to hold the opposing team to two runs in game one of the Big 12 series. Daily Herald
- ➤ BYU’s AJ Dybantsa was honored along with other top athletes at the Governor’s State of Sport Awards held at the Delta Center Wednesday. Officials recognized winners from college, high school, and professional levels, including Olympians, to celebrate the strong local sports culture. Daily Herald
- ➤ Cal transfer Cade Uluave is showing strong leadership at BYU football during spring practice and media availability before the Alumni Game. The linebacker (6 ft 1 in, 235 lb) from Herriman has quickly integrated into team culture and is poised to be a top playmaker. Daily Herald
- ➤ Collin Chandler, the 6-foot-5 guard and Utah’s 2022 Mr. Basketball, posted on Saturday that he is returning to BYU after two seasons at Kentucky. His move comes as the team boosts its roster with transfers and incoming freshmen ahead of the season. Daily Herald
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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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