Good morning, Orem.

Utah Valley University in Orem is preparing to recruit adult learners and offer low-cost courses to help offset a drop in college-age students set to begin in 2032—this step comes as falling birth rates have already led to fewer young people and state budget cuts add to enrollment challenges. The school will also work to improve retention and target programs with strong job prospects for the future.

Forecasts from OpenSnow indicate that Utah’s 2025-26 ski season will see below-average snowfall and warmer temperatures as weak La Niña conditions are expected to fall short of the state's 547-inch average—meteorologist Alan Smith noted that even a lighter winter in the Wasatch can still mean deep snow compared to other regions.

Scientists found gypsum crystals along the Great Salt Lake shore that encase living microbes—researchers say these mini-ecosystems may show how life could have survived on Mars and help us understand harsh conditions.

The Salt Lake County Health Department said the first human case of West Nile virus this season was reported when a resident was hospitalized earlier in August and is now recovering at home after likely being infected in late July near the Jordan River; 24 mosquito samples tested positive in the county and 108 samples were positive across the state. Health officials urge local residents to use mosquito repellent and remove standing water to lower the risk of getting sick.

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.