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Orem
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Researchers say deepfakes are becoming harder to spot as AI improves, with studies showing only about half of viewers can tell fake videos from real ones. Local experts advise residents to verify sources and treat online content with caution — a trend that may affect community trust. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Canvas is down after a cyberattack-driven breach that affected names, emails, student IDs and private messages for several schools. The Utah State Board of Education said affected districts will update families if further action becomes necessary. KUTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UDOT will reduce US-6 to one lane in each direction in Spanish Fork Canyon as part of a safety project near Thistle Junction starting Friday — delays are expected through November with up to 90 minutes on peak holiday weekends. Drivers are advised to plan ahead for extra travel time. KJZZ
- ➤ State and federal agencies met on Thursday to recommend Governor Spencer Cox issue an emergency drought declaration for all of Utah—meant to free up funding and resources as reservoirs face stress amid record low snowpack and rising temperatures. The declaration is expected to be issued later this month. FOX 13
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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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OremFest Car Show
8 AM – 5 PM — Scera Park — Free – $25 — Gear up for a day of automotive excitement at this community car show.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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