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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jenedy Paige (the Art Ninja) turns personal pain into strength while balancing obstacle course challenges and a portrait painting career at her Pleasant Grove studio. The 41-year-old mother, who trains with elite athletes, had her run aired last season and will be aired in June before competing again in September. KUTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Statewide, gas prices have risen above $4.20 per gallon as reported by Triple-A, with Rich County reaching $4.50 (the highest) and Juab County at $4.15 while Salt Lake County averages $4.18. Mid Utah Radio
- ➤ Utah remains the nation's top-ranked state for economic outlook for the 19th year in a row, according to the Rich States, Poor States index that measures tax policies, government spending and growth, with Chief Economist Phil Dean noting high household incomes, low poverty rates and job prospects amid affordability challenges. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah Rep. Burgess Owens urged UVU to ask Sharon McMahon to withdraw as the commencement speaker because of controversial posts about Charlie Kirk. The graduation ceremony will be held on April 29 at the UCCU Center. KUTV
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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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UT Arlington Mavericks vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Baseball
6:05-9:05 p.m. — UCCU Ballpark — Secure your seats — Experience the excitement of college baseball with the Mavericks facing off against the Wolverines.
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