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Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Salt Lake Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 13
- ➤ 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. The Salt Lake Tribune
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Pickleball in Orem, Utah
1-5 a.m. — Hillcrest Park — Free entry — Play pickleball and connect with local enthusiasts in Orem's active community.
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