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Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community organizations offer affordable summer camps for children starting early June in Utah County. The YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs provide full-day and overnight programs with flexible fees & scholarships to support local families. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake Mountain School District approved the purchase of 100 acres in Eagle Mountain last week (paying $19.75 million for 79 acres with seller financing and receiving 21 donated acres) and plans to build a high school alongside future university and technical college facilities to form a K-16 campus for a growing community starting July 1. Daily Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents are raising concerns about new data centers built to meet future AI demand, with experts at Utah Valley University noting they may boost local infrastructure & tax revenue while creating few permanent jobs. Community members remain cautious as long-term environmental impact and resource use are still uncertain. KUTV
- ➤ The National Park Service announced that tours and the visitor center at Timpanogos Cave will open on May 18, offering a nearly hour-long journey through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos caves with cool relief from the summer heat+ tickets can be reserved online. FOX 13
- ➤ Utah is set to receive $664,000 from the EPA to protect water from sewage overflows and upgrade stormwater systems in small and financially distressed communities. The funds aim to improve water quality statewide. KUTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Box Elder County is debating a new data center that will demand nine gigawatts of power and run on its own natural gas-powered grid. Supporters say it will create jobs and boost growth, while experts warn it may strain water supplies and affect air quality across the Wasatch Front. KUTV
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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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