Good morning, Orem.

Historian James D’Arc said Robert Redford left a lasting mark on Utah with his films and support for local movie locations—his work helped create a film renaissance that reached Orem and the Provo Canyon.

His legacy is seen in his collection of about 4,000 movie titles, which shows that over 1,250 movies have been made in Utah since 1913.

The Utah State Board of Education released the 2024-25 RISE and Aspire Plus test results showing that only 42.5 percent of students are proficient in math and 48.6 percent in science while overall scores improved from last year.

Charter schools led in both subjects while significant gaps remained for Black and Native American students.

Utah filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation alleging these companies hid fees and misrepresented ticket prices—claims state fees ranged from 24% to 44% and buyers paid $16.4 billion over five years ending in 2024.

Renewable energy advocates filed a request with the state Public Service Commission to speed up the approval of large solar projects before federal tax credits expire—an effort that could save ratepayers billions and support the governor’s energy goals.

The public may submit comments on the proposal until today.

Pickleball in Orem, Utah

1-5 a.m. — Hillcrest Park — Free entry — Play pickleball and connect with local enthusiasts in Orem's active community.

SienaStrong 5k

Oct 11-18 — Lakeside Sports Complex — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community-focused 5k run supporting local health initiatives.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

10 AM – 1 PM — SCERA Center for the Arts — Cost details not provided — A clever musical re-telling that unveils the other side of the story of the Big Bad Wolf.