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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lone Peak Police are asking for help finding runaway Joseph Fullerton—a 12-year-old with blue eyes and curly brown hair, last seen in Alpine on April 21 wearing a black t-shirt, baggy black pants, and black and white DC shoes—who remains missing and in need of assistance. ABC4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Orem Asian Festival will be held on May 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Orchard at University Place, featuring booths, cultural performances, food and activities (sponsored by local organizations). University Place Orem
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Utah State University and other schools will cut more than two dozen majors and several staff positions as mandated by a new law that slashes nearly $60 million in funding for public higher education. Schools must submit plans by the end of May and hold a public board meeting on June 6 to approve the changes *HB 265*. KUTV
- ➤ A new state law will take effect May 7 and will ban seclusion for kindergarten students, stopping schools from using small padded rooms for behavior emergencies—this rule protects young children—while allowing seclusion for older students only when they pose an immediate safety risk for up to 30 minutes. The law will also require schools to report seclusion details annually as lawmakers continue to address this issue. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado River Authority of Utah launched the Demand Management Pilot Program to pay farmers up to $390 per acre foot to fallow crops — a measure that Price area producers say helps secure water for Lake Powell — and several have already signed up. The program aims to conserve water and may boost Utah’s stance in upcoming river negotiations as states work to balance water use amid drought. FOX 13
- ➤ Residents in Orem should check their ID cards as the TSA will enforce REAL ID requirements for domestic flights on May 7—95 percent of Utahns are already compliant while those without must visit the Driver’s License Division to update their card. ABC4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Planned Parenthood Association of Utah announced it will close its Logan and St. George clinics on May 2 due to a federal freeze of nearly $2.8 million in Title X funding—staff reductions and adjustments like an increased sliding-fee scale and expanded telehealth services will affect patient care. ABC4
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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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