Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lynne Burns, who has struggled to land a new job after returning to the workforce, said she applied for 159 positions and had 7 interviews while believing that artificial intelligence might be hurting her chances. Utah Valley University workforce director Wendy Simmerman said basic familiarity with AI tools—like ChatGPT—gives candidates an edge in a competitive market. KUTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA removed the Wasatch Front from its national dirty air list for PM2.5 after 15 years of work by regulators, industries and the public. Officials said the Salt Lake and Provo areas reached this cleaner air milestone and will add stricter controls — a step toward further reducing emissions — as challenges like wildfire smoke and other pollutants remain. The Salt Lake Tribune
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
7:30-9:00 p.m. — SCERA Center for the Arts — Tickets starting at $54 — Enjoy a festive and delightful theatrical experience this holiday season.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
7:30-9:00 p.m. — SCERA Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Witness the hilariously chaotic take on a Christmas classic as the Herdmans invade the pageant.
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