Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
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🚨 Crime
On the third day of his rape trial, Nicholas Rossi, accused of raping a 25-year-old woman in 2008, refused to testify in a Salt Lake City courtroom while his defense presented evidence—featuring testimony from retired Orem police officer Yolanda Stewart and the victim’s father.
🏥 Health
Shireen Ghorbani is now president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah and will lead the group as lawmakers plan new limits on reproductive care.
She brings political experience and personal insight (from her own health challenges) to help protect patient access amid ongoing efforts to restrict services.
🏈 Sports
BYU’s LaVell Edwards Stadium is ranked 12th nationally based on fan reviews from Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor (with ratings from 4.1 to 4.8 stars) and it led the Big 12 last season with an average attendance of 62,849 per game.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark recalled watching BYU games as a child and learning her step-back three from idol Jimmer Fredette.
BYU coach Aaron Roderick said the quarterback competition will soon have a pecking order as fall camp continues with high live-snap counts — a sign of improvement.
🎉 Orem Events
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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.
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.
Lark & Spur Concert
7-9 p.m. — La Caille Venue — Free entry — Experience enchanting melodies as street singers from Paris bring their jazz, folk, and classical fusion to life.
The Wailin' Jennys Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ethereal harmonies of The Wailin' Jennys as they showcase their new music amidst a backdrop of bluegrass tunes.
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