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Provo
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Utah's 'Quiet Zones' are set to be reinstated after necessary safety corrections were made, potentially reducing train horn noise as soon as this week. ABC4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Utah film producer received a six-year prison sentence for tax evasion and retaking his seized home using force, owing over $700,000 in taxes. Daily Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Utah Lake Authority will hold 'The Great Carp Hunt' in 2025, a competition aiming to involve local anglers in reducing the nonnative carp population to aid the lake's ecosystem. Daily Herald
- ➤ Recent storms have significantly increased Utah's snowpack, bringing it closer to normal levels and improving prospects for water supply and recreation. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah introduces new laws in 2025, including changes to vehicle license plates, protections for children's use of smartphones, and other varied legislative adjustments affecting business regulations, law enforcement, safety, and taxes. Deseret News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Braga Fresh issued a voluntary advisory for its ready-to-eat broccoli florets sold at Walmart due to potential Listeria contamination, advising consumers to dispose of the product if it matches certain batch information. ABC4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Richie Saunders led BYU to a 76-56 win over Arizona State with a career-high 30 points in the Big 12 Conference opener. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ The Alamo Bowl's record viewership and BYU's dominant win over Colorado brought significant attention, but the $9.8 million payout will be shared among Big 12 schools, including a financial advantage for Utah over BYU. Deseret News
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Relief Society Activity at Rock Canyon Temple
Participants are encouraged to bring three personal items in a grocery bag to engage in a guessing game that reveals more about each other.
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Runtastic FRIGID: A Winter Sports Challenge
The Runtastic FRIGID event in Provo, Utah features a 5K run and the daring Penguin Plunge into the icy waters of Utah Lake, providing a fun and challenging winter tradition.
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PMP Certification Training: 4-Day Course in Provo, UT
This comprehensive 32-hour classroom training prepares participants for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam with interactive lessons, real-world examples, and extensive course materials.
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Digital Literacy Skills Workshop
This workshop provides students with foundational computer and internet skills using the Northstar Digital Literacy Curriculum.
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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at BYU Cougars Men's Volleyball Match
The BYU Cougars men's volleyball team will compete against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at the Smith Fieldhouse.
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BYU Cougars vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Men's Volleyball Match
The BYU Cougars will compete against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in a men's volleyball match at the Smith Fieldhouse.
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