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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Utah startup Tarifflo, founded at Utah State University, won a $20,000 prize on March 22 for its AI platform that automates international trade documentation faster than older systems. The company already has publicly traded clients and will work with freight and customs brokers as it prepares to expand its trade compliance and supply chain management services—helping companies navigate new tariff regulations. Deseret News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College students at Utah's eight public colleges will pay more tuition next year—an average 2.23% rise—officials said, noting it is the lowest increase in nearly ten years. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Spencer Cox’s housing adviser said a recent poll by Noble Predictive Insights showed many Utahns—especially those under 30—have thought about leaving due to high home prices, as the state plans to build 35,000 starter homes over the next five years. Deseret News
- ➤ Lawmakers introduced the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Feasibility Study Act on Thursday to launch a study that will check if the trail qualifies as a National Scenic Trail (stretching from Traverse Mountain in Lehi to Y Mountain in Provo) and can unlock federal funds for future planning and upkeep. The study will review geographic features, cultural significance, public access and needed improvements while receiving backing from local conservation groups. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After losing in the Sweet 16 to Alabama, BYU has reportedly added forward Dominique Diomande from Washington—he did not play for the Huskies and played in France’s U21 league—and he is expected to help the team next season. Deseret News
- ➤ BYU head coach Kevin Young looked back on his first season after his team reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament despite a loss to Alabama that set a 3-pointer record. He said the Cougars overcame a slow start and won a nine-game streak with wins over VCU and Wisconsin — and he planned to recruit top talent to build a championship program. Deseret News
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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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Spanish Book Babies
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers in Spanish.
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Spanish Story Time
6:30-7 p.m. — Provo City Library — Free entry — Enjoy music and stories for children and their caregivers in a warm atmosphere.
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Building Your PMP Study Plan
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Fee applies — Engage in a comprehensive 32-hour PMP training designed to equip you for the CAPM certification.
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Fate and Fable Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $10-$20 — Experience an enchanting evening of storytelling through music with the Utah Valley Symphony.
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Utah Valley Symphony - Fate and Fable
7:30-9 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $10-$20 — Experience an enchanting evening of storytelling through music with Verdi, Dukas, and Tchaikovsky.
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Spanish Story Time for Babies
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and finger games in Spanish for babies and parents.
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