Good morning, Orem.

On May 12, a 17-year-old boy died in a motorcycle crash in American Fork Canyon when he lost control of his Honda on SR-92 (the road was closed for investigation) despite efforts by emergency crews, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Orem police fatally shot Alejandro Demery on May 5 after he did not comply with orders during a drug warrant execution near 400 North—officers recovered a loaded handgun at the scene.

Roy Green (a local buyer) paid 92 dollars for a Great Salt Lake license plate over a year ago but still has not received it; state officials said (616 people have paid) while lawmakers working on new license plate designs and laws promised the plate will be among the first released once the review is complete.

Parents of 17-year-old Biruk Silvers filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice suit in Utah’s 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City after he died by suicide at Discovery Ranch on Nov.

5, 2024. The suit claims he told staff of self-harm plans but was left unsupervised and allowed to keep a belt (a lapse the suit says contributed to his death) and names Discovery Ranch and other defendants (the University of Utah, Redcliff Ascent Inc., and Pilcrow Advisors) for negligence.

A new statewide coalition was formed to ease tensions between tenants and landlords and prevent evictions by promoting early mediation — housing specialists stress that proactive help is needed as high demand for Section 8 vouchers has led to a closed waitlist in Weber County.

Local groups are working to create policies that support both parties amid rising rental costs.

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.