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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Utah food banks are seeing record requests for help as rising costs, federal funding cuts and SNAP benefit fraud leave over 415,000 residents struggling to feed their families. The Utah Food Bank—reporting a 100,000 increase in food insecurity from 2023 to 2024—will host a statewide food drive on March 15 to gather donations. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Utah County Commission released a map on Wednesday showing proposed new boundaries that split the Alpine School District into three parts after November’s vote. Officials said the plan uses 2023 data to keep communities together (a public meeting on March 26 will invite resident feedback) as they work to address rapid growth. Deseret News
- ➤ FOX 13 News team helped launch the 'Give A Child a Book' initiative during Guadalupe Center’s book fair today — students received five free books to share with family. Principal Valerie Jones said the event aims to spark a love of reading that will grow as children explore more books. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah lawmakers passed bills that change how government records are accessed—an administrative law judge will replace a volunteer panel and citizens will face higher costs to appeal denials. The new rules also make public university presidential searches secret—reducing the public view of candidate names. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU beat Iowa State 96-92 in a Big 12 quarterfinal game at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on March 13th, 2025 by making 18 three-pointers and committing only 10 turnovers - a strong bench effort helped the Cougars pull ahead. Coach Kevin Young said the win showed the team’s depth as they overcame early shooting troubles. Deseret News
- ➤ BYU coach Kevin Young— a former NBA assistant— is using modern coaching ideas that have turned early doubts into an 8-game win streak and a 23-8 record as the Cougars earn a double bye in the conference tournament. He brings top talent and smart recruiting to build an NBA-style program that is drawing praise from players and fans alike. Deseret News
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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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Spanish Story Time
6:30-7:00 p.m. | Provo City Library at Academy Square | Free entry | Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers in a festive Spanish storytelling experience.
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Create Your Own Jewelry
7-8 p.m. | Provo City Library at Academy Square | Materials provided upon registration | Craft your own jewelry from beads or metal and discover your inner designer.
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Virtual Tour of BeeHive Homes
9 AM - 7 PM | BeeHive Homes of Provo | Free entry | Discover the exceptional senior living options and quality dining at this engaging virtual tour.
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Learn How to Recite Poetry
7:45-8:45 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Practice the art of poetry recitation and engage in enriching literary discussions.
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Spanish Story Time
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and finger games for babies and parents in Spanish.
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You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience
11 AM – 9 PM — Provo, UT — Tickets valid for 12 months — Discover your neighborhood through an interactive augmented reality detective experience.
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
7:30–9:30 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a delightful performance featuring the beloved Peanuts characters in this charming musical.
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