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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Church leaders at the conference in Salt Lake City urged members to show forgiveness after a deadly gun attack on a Michigan congregation and the recent death of President Russell M. Nelson, whose funeral is set for Tuesday. Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a former Utah Supreme Court justice, is expected to take charge and guide the church as security was increased at the event—responding to heightened concerns. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Utah Valley University has accepted an invitation from the University of Oxford to build a new facility that will send 300 to 500 students each year to study subjects like law, theater and computer science. The project will cost about $35 million—donations will fund the remaining costs after the school pays the initial lease premium. The Salt Lake Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Hobble Creek Canyon east of Springville were evacuated after the Cherry Fire burned over 650 acres and remained 0% contained—officials warned that high winds could boost the fire’s spread before a weekend storm. Officials also noted the fire was human-caused and advised residents to stay alert for further hazards. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah’s Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman, led by Erin Rider, launched last month to help residents and HOA boards by managing a new registration system & offering advisory opinions and training on state law issues. The office will track concerns and share data with legislators as more new homes join HOAs. The Salt Lake Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A University of Utah study found that grandchildren have a higher chance of intellectual disabilities if their grandmothers lived near polluting businesses during pregnancy in the 1970s and 80s. The research shows that risks are higher in industrial areas—especially around Salt Lake City—and it calls for stronger rules on emissions. The Salt Lake Tribune
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