Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
Good morning, Orem.
Seantae Jackson recounted her family's head-on collision while traveling from Utah to Wyoming two summers ago—she said the crash changed their lives and urged drivers to buckle up as authorities warn of heavy travel this holiday weekend.
Motorcycle fatalities in Utah increased over 80% compared to last year, with a recent crash on Thursday in which a rider hit a deer and was run over by another vehicle.
Public safety officials urge riders+drivers to wear proper gear and take safety courses as the dangerous trend continues into the holiday season.
A Magna man known as Pablo was sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty on Dec.
11 to running a drug trafficking enterprise that moved methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine from California and Mexico into Utah — he must also serve 10 years of supervised release — and forfeit over $300k, three firearms, and two vehicles.
Billy Joel canceled his Utah concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium on May 22 because his health is at risk from a brain condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus—recent shows made his symptoms worse.
Those with tickets will receive automatic refunds.
Authorities are urging drivers to be cautious during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer since most highway deaths occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day—92 people died last year.
The Utah Highway Patrol will conduct DUI blitzes this weekend—other safe driving operations are planned for later in the summer.
Utah County leaders say they are planning a land swap with the U.S. Forest Service to make Bridal Veil Falls safer—after two recent search and rescue missions this Memorial Day weekend.
Their plan would move bikes onto a bridge so that visitors can safely use a closer walking area and enjoy improved trails, though no timeline is set yet.
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.
Disney's Newsies the Musical
8:00-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience a thrilling performance of 'Newsies' in Orem.
Disney's Newsies the Musical
8-11 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets vary — Experience the excitement of Newsies live in Orem this June.
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