Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 24, dozens gathered at Northampton House in American Fork to honor Tanner Martin, who died on June 25 at age 30 after battling colon cancer. He wished to celebrate Christmas with his newborn daughter—an aspiration met by a festive event featuring Santa Claus and donated gifts to benefit patients at Primary Children’s Hospital. Daily Herald
- ➤ Three days after a fire at the Willow Glen Apartments in Millcreek, the animal rescue group Whiskers set traps — with water stations and cameras — to find missing cats as many residents lost their homes. Neighbors are urged to check quiet spots like porches and garages and call 385-429-0185 if they see a cat so the rescue can help return family members home. ABC4
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Five Utah-made products are trending on social media, including the Owala water bottle, Clean Simple Eats protein powder, Skullcandy headphones, HydroJug water tumblers, and Crumbl cookies. The report says that Skullcandy added pro skater Tony Hawk as a brand ambassador — a move that shows local companies' growing influence online — and these items continue to gain attention. ABC4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former elementary school janitor in Utah County was arrested after a fourth victim came forward with allegations of sexual abuse during his work at two local schools & he now faces charges including aggravated sexual abuse of a child and obstruction of justice while being held without bail. ABC4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfires in Arizona and the Monroe Canyon fire in Sevier County left a smoky smell and falling ash near Lake Powell on Monday, and residents said the air felt harsh at dusk. The National Weather Service said Monday that Arizona wildfire smoke will move away by Tuesday morning—while heavy smoke from the Monroe Canyon fire continues near Richfield. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Utah marketing firm that won a $2.6M state contract to promote a public lands campaign donated $23,000 in services (including an eight-minute video) to Gov. Cox’s reelection celebration, state financial disclosures show. Officials said no taxpayer funds were used for the event. The Salt Lake Tribune
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Aaron Tveit With The Utah Valley Symphony
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