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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night, law enforcement was involved in a deadly shooting in Orem near 800 East 400 North where members of the Utah County Major Crimes task force served a warrant, shots were fired, one suspect was injured and later pronounced dead, and investigators continue probing the incident + the Utah County Officer Involved protocol team is handling the case. FOX 13
- ➤ An Orem salesman, 27-year-old Kole Glen Brimhall, was sentenced to one year in federal prison after pleading guilty to defrauding over 130 investors out of more than $5 million through a social media scheme—he will also serve three years of supervised release and pay restitution. ABC4
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News has ranked Utah the best state for the third year in a row, praising its strong economy and low crime while noting problems with pollution. The ranking is based on eight areas (like education, health care, and roads) and shows that Utah bounces back quickly when the economy slows (Natalie Gochnour of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute said so). FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report showed that Utah was ranked the best state for the third year in a row, with strong marks in education, economy, and infrastructure — even though it scored low for natural environment. State leaders said hardworking Utahns played a big part in the success and that the report will guide investors and policymakers in the months ahead. ABC4
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9:30 a.m. — DoGood Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical adaptation of a beloved animated classic with local talent.
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Elevate Dance Academy Ballet: Swan Lake
5:30 p.m. — Timpanogos High School — $8.00 — Experience the enchanting ballet performance of Swan Lake presented by the Elevate Dance Academy.
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Elevate Dance Academy Main Recital
6 p.m. — Timpanogos High School — $8.00 — Enjoy a showcase of talent at the Elevate Dance Academy's main recital.
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Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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