Friday, September 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Utah violinist John Shin was released from ICE custody on Thursday after his family raised a $25,000 bond—his attorney said he left a Colorado detention center hours before flying home despite ICE alleging he posed a public danger due to past vehicle citations including a 2020 impaired driving conviction. FOX 13
- ➤ Matthew Dains died in Springville after he pushed his wife out of the path of a swerving truck driven by the alleged drunk Travis McIntyre—officers confirmed that while his wife remained unharmed, McIntyre now faces multiple charges. KUTV
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rio Tinto Kennecott plans to push the mine’s walls 1,000 feet north to run the Bingham Canyon Mine for an extra decade, extending operations beyond the current schedule. Local environmental groups warn the change may raise health hazards — the company says it works with regulators on reclamation and remediation. The Salt Lake Tribune
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
~ Ryan Holiday
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