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Provo
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A report on a July 4 fireworks accident at the Stadium of Fire event in Provo, which injured 18 people, will be released Tuesday. FOX 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez is taking a temporary leave until April after the sudden death of her husband, Jeffrey Tolk, with Vice President Jim Mortensen appointed as acting president. Deseret News
- ➤ Utah Valley University President Astrid S. Tuminez will take a sabbatical in March to grieve her husband, Jeffrey Stuart Tolk's passing, with interim leadership announced. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah's black license plate sales unexpectedly raise $3.7 million, prompting legislative adjustments to how funds are allocated, with potential changes impacting the Utah Historical Society's revenue. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU basketball seeks key victories against Kansas and Arizona to bolster its NCAA Tournament bid as a potential No. 11 seed. Standard-Examiner
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Ashley Hess Live Concert
Ashley Hess, a talented alternative and R&B artist known for her heartfelt performances, will be holding a concert at Velour Live Music Gallery in Provo.
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Spanish Story Time
An engaging event featuring music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers in Spanish.
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Utah County Chapter Banquet in Provo, Utah
This family-friendly banquet features games, auctions, and dinner to support the Utah County Chapter's community initiatives.
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Snow White Ballet Performance
The Utah Metropolitan Ballet presents a captivating adaptation of Snow White featuring graceful choreography and beautiful costumes for a family-friendly experience.
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Story Time for Babies (Cuentitos)
This event offers age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, and puppets for babies and their caregivers.
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Utah Utes vs. BYU Cougars Men's Basketball Game
The BYU Cougars face off against the Utah Utes in a Big 12 basketball matchup at the J. Willard Marriott Center.
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IEEE SSCS Lecture on Adaptive Processor Designs by Dr. Keith A. Bowman
Dr. Keith A. Bowman will discuss adaptive designs for processor performance, energy efficiency, and reliability, addressing challenges in dynamic parameter variations during operational use.
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Spanish Story Time
This event features music, stories, and activities for children and their parents or caregivers, promoting early literacy in Spanish.
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Wasatch Ballet: Then and Now
This performance celebrates Wasatch Ballet's 25th Anniversary with a presentation of past favorites alongside new pieces that showcase the company's artistic growth.
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Soundsation: High-Energy Dance Evening
Experience an electrifying evening featuring high-energy percussive footwork styles including American Tap, Clog, and Irish Hardshoe.
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