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Provo
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 300 participants, including families and individuals from various cities, embraced the cold by taking part in the 10th annual Pond Town Polar Plunge in Salem to start 2025 with a challenging and communal activity. Deseret News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Goshen woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing a man with scissors and later assaulting a police officer with a knife. Daily Herald
- ➤ A woman was arrested in Utah County for assaulting her boyfriend and subsequently brandishing knives at passing traffic on Highway 6. KUTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent census survey reveals nearly 1 in 4 Utahns face challenges in fully paying their electric bills, with some reducing usage to unhealthy levels, despite a low state unemployment rate. Deseret News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Utah County invites public to join redistricting committees for creating new school district boundaries following the division of Alpine School District. Daily Herald
- ➤ Utah County is dividing its largest school district into three new districts following voter approval, with plans for new school board elections set for later this year. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Utah Legislature is considering Gov. Spencer Cox's proposal to eliminate state income tax on Social Security, with $231 million set aside for potential tax cuts amidst a budget shortfall. Deseret News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ For the first time, bullying reports surpassed suicide tips on the SafeUT crisis intervention app, reflecting a notable shift in the issues most affecting Utah's youth. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU's basketball team boasts a strong 10-2 start, despite challenges including underperformance by freshman Egor Demin, counterbalanced by veteran Richie Saunders' standout play. 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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