Friday, February 28th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Pleasant Grove Junior High School teacher was arrested on charges including rape of a child and witness tampering, involving an alleged sexual abuse case with a student. FOX 13
- ➤ The Office of the Medical Examiner has confirmed the identity of a body found in a Provo shed as missing Springville woman Lesa Hyde; the investigation into her death continues with Arthuro Carrion as the suspect. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Provo City School District Board of Education approved $70 million in lease revenue bonds for the completion of the Timpview High School rebuild and initial planning for the future use of the Dixon Middle School site. Daily Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah's planned nature and research center aims to enhance understanding and appreciation of Utah Lake's ecological role and recovery efforts, benefiting from legislative support and multi-source funding. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Utah bill, HB418, seeks to empower users to own and manage their data, challenging Big Tech's control over personal information and offering users more freedom and protection. Deseret News
- ➤ Utah County proposes a land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service to gain full control over 63 acres near Bridal Veil Falls, aiming to improve accessibility and maintenance while preserving its natural beauty. Daily Herald
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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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Cardinal Bloom featuring Sego
Sego will perform live at Velour Live Music Gallery in Provo, Utah.
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Sego Live Concert at Velour
Sego will perform live at the Velour Live Music Gallery in Provo.
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