Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
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🎓 Education
Commissioner Landward urged all campuses to strengthen free speech after the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Sept.
10 at UVU during the Utah Board of Higher Education’s public meeting in Salt Lake City on Jan. 16—he added that campuses must review security and funding needs to ensure safer spaces for open dialogue. The board voted to form a task force to assess security measures across the system as part of the response to the tragic incident.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Spencer Cox signed a proclamation that will call lawmakers to meet on Monday at 8 a.m.—three days before a court deadline—to choose new voting maps and review bills that change how the high court leader is chosen and update election laws.
Lawmakers will review six map proposals and public comments on redistricting before voting on these measures.
Governor Cox has called a special session for Monday so lawmakers will vote on a new congressional map, a redistricting bill and a plan to help the Great Salt Lake's health.
Lawmakers will also consider changes to state bills—this session follows a court order for a new map.
🎉 Orem Events
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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.
Halloween Performance by Utah County Flute Choir
7 PM — Orem Public Library — Free entry — Experience a spine-tingling performance by the talented Utah County Flute Choir this Halloween.
🏠 Orem Real Estate
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