Good morning, Orem.

On April 25, pickleball players competed at Hillcrest Park in Orem and raised at least $17,750 for the Children’s Justice Center to help victims of abuse.

Local groups hosted the event with over 100 players taking part—former Gov. Gary Herbert also attended.

Orem man Eric Whitaker, 41, was arrested after police responded on Friday morning near Provo Towne Center when he was reported to have brandished a gun and a search of his car and apartment found a handgun, ammunition magazines, bomb-making materials and 71 homemade incendiary devices—officers evacuated 12 apartment units while investigators seek his motive.

Anti-public union groups said they will focus on educating voters for the November 2026 ballot rather than try to rescind the signatures already collected.

They believe Utahns will support H.B. 267 (Public Sector Labor Union Amendments) when they fully understand its effects.

Ryan Smith of the Utah Hockey Club finished the club’s inaugural season two weeks ago and offered to donate up to $500,000 per rink for cities and entrepreneurs to build up to 20 new hockey rinks in Utah—an effort to grow the sport statewide.

Several cities have begun discussions while others are still reviewing the details of the offer.

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.

Frozen Jr.

9:30 a.m. — DoGood Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical adaptation of a beloved animated classic with local talent.