Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Orem.
Michael Aaron Jayne, already jailed after fatally striking a Santaquin police officer in May 2024 with a semi-truck and fleeing the scene, faces four new felony charges after he allegedly attacked corrections deputies at the Utah County Jail on July 29—shoving a table and causing severe injuries including a deputy’s torn eyelid and another deputy’s broken elbow while others received treatment.
Michael Aaron Jayne, 43, who is accused of killing Sergeant Bill Hooser on May 5, allegedly attacked two deputies on Wednesday in an interview room at Utah County Jail after officials found contraband in his cell and now faces four new charges.
A WalletHub study that measured performance, funding, safety, class size, and teacher credentials ranked Utah 11th among best school systems.
The study found Utah ranked second in math test scores and fifth in median SAT scores—despite a student-to-teacher ratio rated 48th.
A local nonprofit held a community forum Thursday evening to discuss toxic dust from the Great Salt Lake as drought conditions led to lower water levels.
Dr. Ben Abbott and Dr. Kevin Perry explained that controlling local water use could help protect the lake + state officials are exploring measures like raising the berm to slow the decline.
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.
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.
Hello, Dolly!
8-9:30 p.m. — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets from $45 — Experience the charm of Hello, Dolly! in an outdoor setting.
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.
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.
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.
Hello Dolly!
8:00 – 9:30 PM — SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre — Tickets from $78 — Experience a classic musical under the stars in Orem.
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.
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.
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.
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