Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
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🎓 Education
Mrs. Cactus Vibes, a special education teacher at West Haven Elementary, used TikTok dances during her lunch break to raise over $17,000 so far for unpaid school lunches and help cut her school's $4,000 debt.
Mountain America Credit Union donated $500 to the campaign as her videos reached viewers from Utah to overseas—contributing to efforts that address nearly $2 million in state lunch debt.
🏛️ Government
Yesterday, mayors David Young and Michelle Kaufusi launched UTA’s new On Demand microtransit service at Provo Airport, covering an 8.6 square mile zone in Provo & Orem that serves key local destinations.
The service offers shared rides at $2.50 per person and links with other transit options, including wheelchair accessible rides.
🏥 Health
Utah is now the first state to remove fluoride from public drinking water after lawmakers banned it in the latest session.
Pediatric dentist Dr. Darren Chamberlain and utility official Laura Briefer worry the change may affect children's dental health as parents ask how to keep their teeth protected.
🎉 Orem Events
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Frozen Jr.
9:30 a.m. — DoGood Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical adaptation of a beloved animated classic with local talent.
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.
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.
Disney's Newsies the Musical
8-10 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the inspiring story of the newsboy strike of 1899 in this lively musical production.
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