Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
Good morning, Orem.
A driver on southbound I-15 near Pleasant Grove lost focus to pick up gum and crashed into heavy traffic, causing a five-vehicle collision that critically injured one person — blocking the right three lanes during the morning commute.
All southbound lanes on I-15 were closed Tuesday in Payson after a fatal crash occurred just after the Main Street interchange at about 4:50 p.m.—the incident caused a backup of traffic for at least seven miles into Spanish Fork with officials noting delays for northbound vehicles.
Samuel Mitchell, 41 from Herriman is being investigated after exchanging Discord messages with missing 15-year-old Alisa Petrov before she disappeared on April 21 — police found alarming sexual conversations and deleted messages on her phone, and no charges have been filed yet.
Lehi police arrested 24-year-old Paralympic skier Gilbert Camacho on felony child abuse charges after he allegedly arranged a meeting with a woman he believed to be the mother of a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old during an undercover chat—he said he planned to use candy to gain the children's trust while claiming his disability would keep him from harming them.
An Orem woman was arrested after allegedly blocking a driver on May 23rd, which caused significant traffic backup and led police to find a 4-year-old child unrestrained in her car—she faces charges of felony reckless endangerment, unlawful detention and a child restraint device violation—and she is now held in jail with bail set at $12,500.
Utah stroke centers at Intermountain Health have given clot-busting medication within 45 minutes to 94.5% of stroke patients, showing a fast care record.
Ted Itchon, who had a stroke last January, got emergency tPA treatment and now receives therapy —each minute is vital—.
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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