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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.

CRIME NEWS

  • The Utah Board of Pardons — Parole is granting a commutation hearing to convicted murderer Ralph Menzies, who will face a firing squad on Sept. 5 for his 1988 kidnapping and killing of Maurine Hunsaker, after his lawyers said his severe dementia makes his planned execution unfair.  FOX 13

EDUCATION NEWS

  • BYU professor Alex Jensen's study found that younger siblings received more favorable treatment while older siblings were given more independence—research based on nearly 19,500 responses showed that children who feel less favored may face more mental health challenges and problematic behavior. The study was published in Psychological Bulletin.  ABC4

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Conservation efforts are being forced on the Great Salt Lake after water levels dropped to 4,192 feet in the south arm and 4,191.6 feet in the north arm—roughly six feet below the healthy minimum of 4,198 feet. A $53 million grant for ecosystem restoration and reduced water consumption by mineral companies was announced, with officials warning that levels could fall further.  ABC4

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • BANDA ARKANGEL R-15 & RICARDO Y SUS CHAKAS Concert

    8 p.m. — Neptuno Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of regional music and dancing with top-tier performances.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8:00–9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets starting at $45 — Experience the joy of the iconic musical 'Hello, Dolly!' under the stars.

    Mon, 8/4/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets from $45 — Experience the charm of Hello, Dolly! in an outdoor setting.

    Thu, 8/7/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets from $78 — Experience the vibrant production of Hello, Dolly! at a scenic outdoor venue.

    Fri, 8/8/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant performance of the classic musical in Orem's scenic outdoor venue.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets starting at $78 — Experience the timeless classic 'Hello, Dolly!' in a picturesque outdoor setting.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • Hello Dolly!

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets from $78 — Experience a classic musical under the stars in Orem.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets starting at $78 — Experience the timeless musical Hello, Dolly! in a beautiful outdoor setting.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets start at $78 — Experience a classic musical in the beautiful outdoor setting of Orem.

    Mon, 8/18/25

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  • Aaron Tveit With The Utah Valley Symphony

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience the stunning voice of Tony Award-winning Aaron Tveit alongside the Utah Valley Symphony.

    Mon, 8/25/25

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