Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 3,000 students celebrated a record graduation ceremony at the UCCU Center in Orem on Tuesday, May 12, with 89 percent already employed+ MTECH President Clay Christensen said technical education is a launchpad for entering a changing workforce that values strong hands-on skills. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Inside The Padel Den (Utah's second dedicated padel club), players are enjoying padel early in the morning as the sport gains popularity. The Quinlan brothers launched the five-court facility to offer a new way for beginners and regular players to try this fast-growing sport. FOX 13
- ➤ BYU's Supermileage Club won its third Shell Eco Marathon championship in four years by building a fuel-efficient vehicle that travels 2,145 miles on a single gallon of fuel—this win also earned the Global Championship and an invitation to the 2027 Qatar event. Daily Herald
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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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Camp SCERA
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — SCERA Center for the Arts — Cost not specified — A creative dive into drama, music, art, and dance for young campers aged 6-11.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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