Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, Orem.
On June 8, a 67-year-old Highland man was charged with aggravated assault, threat of violence, and other offenses after he threatened to kill his wife and himself during a financial dispute at their home—police recovered a loaded Glock 27 and his rifle and booked him without bail.
The first-ever Big Noise Festival will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Pleasant Grove, offering free entry for locals to watch 16 bands perform on two stages at Soundbox inside Soundhouse and the Tesla parking lot — with food trucks, games, and Tesla test drives adding extra fun.
Vineyard’s redevelopment agency oversight committee has not met since 2011, raising concerns over how taxpayer funds have been managed—officials released a memo partly written with AI that cited questionable court cases and spurred further calls for investigation.
The Utah Army National Guard said a 12-year-old girl accidentally entered Camp Williams mid-morning Monday when a fence post was down during construction, and officials retrieved her and reunited her with her parents while urging residents to stay clear of the base (unexploded ordnance may be present).
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown joined 26 other states in a lawsuit to stop 23andMe from selling genetic data for approximately 15 million people after the company filed for bankruptcy in March & he advised residents to delete their 23andMe data in line with state privacy laws.
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.
Annie
8-10 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a charming rendition of the beloved musical 'Annie' under the stars.
Annie
8 PM – 12 AM — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Ticket details available — Enjoy a classic musical outdoor performance with family.
Annie Musical Performance
8-10 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Ticketing available for season ticket holders and the general public — Enjoy the beloved musical 'Annie' in a picturesque outdoor setting.
Annie
8 PM – 12 AM — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets available soon — Enjoy a classic musical under the stars with a beloved story of hope and perseverance.
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