Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Orem.
🎓 Education
Granite Education Foundation and America First Credit Union will provide new backpacks and school supplies to students this school year after a survey shows many lack essential items; donations for 2,500 backpacks are accepted at bank locations.
Jenny Phillips of Lehi started The Good and the Beautiful to offer a faith-based homeschool curriculum and now runs a growing company with a new warehouse (100,000 sqft) and a summer program giving away 200,000 free books; she also supports international projects (including building schools and wells).
🌲 Environment
Three Utah State University professors are publishing a paper warning that Salt Lake City's smog may hurt the image of the upcoming Winter Olympics in 2034 (they advise more electric vehicles and rooftop gardens to improve air quality).
🏈 Sports
BYU women’s soccer beat Idaho State 5 to 1 in an exhibition game at South Field on Saturday, Aug.
8 after scoring three goals early – Afton Perry secured two goals and Mika Krommenhoek assisted several times. The team prepares to play No. 9 UCLA on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. MDT.
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