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Orem
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Osmond family is set to develop an all-season amphitheater at the base of Mount Timpanogos starting spring 2027. The venue will seat 8,000 people inside and host up to 20,000 when open + the project aims to boost local tourism and community gatherings. KUTV
- ➤ Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Helmut F. Behlert, a 27-year-old from Salt Lake City who died during the WWII Saipan invasion, was identified through dental and anthropological analysis after decades missing, and his remains were buried on May 20 in San Bruno with a rosette at the Honolulu memorial (official records). KUTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Utah jumped nine cents in one day (Triple-A reported an average of $4.68 per gallon); the highest price of $4.89 was seen in Rich County, while Wasatch County recorded $4.61 and Salt Lake and Utah counties were at $4.65. Mid Utah Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A legal dispute over the state contract with Raptor Technologies has delayed the rollout of wearable panic devices in schools — the board awaits a court decision to move forward. The procurement process began over nine months ago and remains on hold. KUTV
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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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