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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Jazz center Kyle Filipowski delivered a holiday wish list — collars, leashes and toys — to Best Friends Animal Society in Sugarhouse as part of Smith Entertainment Group's Pay It Forward Day that covered pet adoption fees. KUTV
- ➤ Utah Division of Consumer Protection assistant director Blake Young warns residents to avoid holiday package tracking scams by not clicking links in unsolicited texts or emails — instead checking orders directly with retailers. FOX 13
- ➤ A Utah County family that immigrated from the Philippines lost their father's job in August and is seeking Christmas gift assistance for their three children through United Way's Sub for Santa program. They hope even small presents can bring hope during this challenging season. Daily Herald
- ➤ Candy Cane Corner continues to help families after 'Pay it Forward Day' and 'Giving Tuesday' with a free toy store and needs items such as full-size blankets and kitchen appliances; new donations drop off are accepted at any Les Schwab store until Dec. 31 (campaign raised over $78,000). FOX 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new audit (covering fiscal 2022‑23 through fiscal 2024‑25) by nonpartisan firm GPP Analytics showed that Utah spent $8 million to $12 million each year to unlock between $500 million and $800 million in federal education dollars. Officials said most costs are reimbursed while some indirect expenses remain unrecovered due to technical constraints. The Salt Lake Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utahns who bought on the Google Play Store from Aug. 2016 to Sept. 2023 now have clear instructions to receive automatic payments via PayPal or Venmo from a $700 million settlement, pending final court approval; a supplemental claims process will be available for those unable to use these services. FOX 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Utah County Health Department confirmed its tenth measles case on Tuesday, Dec. 9 as part of a statewide total of 115 cases — most among unvaccinated patients. Health officials urge residents to update their MMR vaccines and seek medical advice if symptoms occur. KUTV
- ➤ The Utah Lions Eye Bank in Murray reports rising demand for transplant-quality corneas & research tissue and urges residents to register as donors online at yesutah.org or when renewing their license. The call supports research into blinding diseases during the busy holiday season. KUTV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Consumers in Orem should verify online sellers this holiday season by checking product details such as spelling mistakes and image quality — signs of potential counterfeits, experts say if prices are unusually low. They suggest buying directly from brand websites and reporting suspicious items to protect personal data. FOX 13
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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