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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old in Lehi aggressively solicited door-to-door without a permit—he even tried entering locked homes to gain attention and was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges. KUTV
- ➤ Two wanted fugitives linked to a Romanian retail theft ring were arrested in Park City after the Taylorsville Police said they stole more than $500K in merchandise across Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah counties — Orem Police and ICE Removal Operations assisted in the arrest. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Utah Valley University dissolved its Center for Intercultural Engagement and laid off some full-time staff as it must reallocate $8.9 million from its 2025–26 budget due to state law changes — affecting less than two percent of its workforce. Student groups are protesting and a petition has gathered over 1,680 signatures while the university plans to present its new reinvestment plan to the Utah Board of Higher Education in May and set additional budget cuts for July 1 — with a new focus on a student success center. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Labor union representatives announced they collected over 320,000 signatures in 30 days for a referendum to repeal the labor bill H.B. 267—more than double the number needed to place it on the ballot. Officials said registered voters may remove their signatures before verification and Utahns will vote against the bill in November. ABC4
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Utah Shakespeare Festival: Henry IV
7-8:15 p.m. — Orem Public Library — Free admission — Experience the timeless drama of Shakespeare’s Henry IV at the Orem Public Library.
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Easter Extravaganza
12-4 p.m. — University Place — Free activities — Enjoy photo sessions with the Easter Bunny and various fun springtime events.
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Women's Wellness Summit | Spring Edition
8:30 AM – 4:45 PM — Scott C. Keller Business Building — Check website for pricing — A day dedicated to exploring diverse aspects of women's health and well-being through workshops and a wellness expo.
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Imagication Storytime for Kids
11 a.m. — The Orchard — Registration required — Enjoy storytime with special characters and fun activities for kids ages 2-5.
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Fiestas Patrias 2025 - Food & Cantina
9 AM - 2 PM — Orem City Center Park-Outdoor Stage — $16 for traditional dishes — Celebrate heritage with delicious food and festive fun.
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