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Provo
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for tips on a Feb. 8 arson at the Remington Commons construction site in Provo that destroyed two buildings and caused power outages—investigators from Provo Police, Provo Fire & Rescue and ATF continue to search for leads. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Utah Legislature ended its session on March 7 by passing 582 bills that will change funding and policies for both K-12 and higher education. New laws boost teacher pay, ban cellphones in classrooms, and create career training programs—changes that will soon affect local schools. Deseret News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Envision Utah survey from last summer found that residents worry a major earthquake could occur within the next 50 years—but short-term issues like economic troubles make it hard to prepare—and many expect local and state governments to step up. Deseret News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 4-year-old Sienna has been at Primary Children's Hospital since early 2023 with a serious heart condition and now uses a new cardiac rehab program—one of the first for young heart patients—to build strength while she awaits a heart transplant. The program offers fun, active exercises with music that help her move more and improve her overall health. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU’s starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff met Tom Brady last month at a Unity Summit in New Orleans and said Brady advised him to always keep finding small ways to improve his play. He is using that advice in spring practices in Provo—focusing on situational football to boost his performance. Deseret News
- ➤ BYU earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament—after a strong Big 12 run—and is confident in its upcoming match. The Cougars will face 11th-seeded VCU in Denver at 2:05 p.m. Thursday—coach Kevin Young and senior Trevin Knell expect their battle-tested team to break its win drought. Deseret News
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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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Adrenaline Dance Competition
9 AM – 10 PM — Utah Valley Convention Center — $154 lodging cutoff — A thrilling dance competition featuring local talent and awarding scholarships.
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