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Good morning, Orem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The United Way of Utah County's Sub for Santa program is seeking donations to help over 800 families provide Christmas gifts for their children amid financial struggles.  Daily Herald
  • United Way of Utah County is experiencing its highest demand for the Sub for Santa program, aiming to assist over 2,500 families and nearly 7,000 children facing financial difficulties during the holiday season.  Daily Herald

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Two separate car accidents in Utah County resulted in two fatalities and several injuries over a single weekend.  Daily Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Alpine School District in American Fork, Utah, is considering the closure of two schools amidst parent opposition and uncertainties surrounding the district's impending split into three parts.  KUTV

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Great Carp Hunt, launching in Utah Lake through 2025, offers thousands in cash prizes to teams successfully reducing the invasive carp population.  FOX 13

HEALTH NEWS

  • BYU researchers discover using soft contact lenses as a pain-free method for collecting tears to detect diseases, potentially outperforming traditional methods.  Daily Herald

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

  • Fortem Technologies in Pleasant Grove, Utah, develops technology to counteract drone threats, showcasing a global presence with products capable of detecting and capturing rogue drones.  FOX 13

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • A Christmas Story Musical

    The musical adaptation of 'A Christmas Story' chronicles the adventures of Ralphie Parker in the 1940s as he seeks the ultimate Christmas gift, an Official Red Ryder carbine-action BB gun.

    Wed, 12/18/24

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  • A Christmas Story: The Musical

    This beloved musical, adapted from the classic Christmas film, follows young Ralphie Parker's whimsical quest for an air rifle amidst a charming depiction of 1940s holiday traditions.

    Thu, 12/19/24

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  • A Christmas Story: The Musical

    This acclaimed musical adaptation of the beloved Christmas movie is set in the 1940s and is sure to delight audiences.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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  • A Christmas Story Musical

    This acclaimed musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker's quest for a coveted BB gun in 1940s Indiana, featuring iconic scenes from the classic film.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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  • Wildwood Live Performance

    Wildwood, a dynamic country band inspired by stars like Lady A and Keith Urban, will deliver an electrifying concert filled with soulful music and infectious energy.

    Tue, 1/14/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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