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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fraud texts claim you owe a toll and legal action will follow if unpaid, but UDOT confirmed it is a scam (do not click links) and advised anyone who paid by accident to contact their bank immediately. ABC4
- ➤ The Utah Department of Transportation warned that scam text messages and phone calls about unpaid toll violations have led to hundreds of inquiries and urged motorists to hang up, block the sender, and avoid sharing personal or payment details—officials confirmed UDOT does not use calls or texts to collect toll fees. KUTV
- ➤ The Utah County Attorney’s Office pressed charges against Ernesto Munoz, 42, of Springville and Darryl Ashby, 54, of Fulton after police executed search warrants on March 24 and March 25 that recovered stolen checks, forged documents, and other items; Munoz faces nine counts while Ashby faces 18 counts in the 4th District Court in Provo—authorities said both men were arrested for felony forgery and theft. Daily Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Spencer Cox declared April as Dark Sky Month to boost astrotourism that shows Utah’s dark sky parks and communities. The program will bring nearly $6 billion and over 113,000 jobs to the Colorado Plateau (highlighting the region's natural beauty) while drawing visitors to star parties and astronomy programs. Deseret News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scientists say that fluoride can help keep teeth strong but too much may cause white spots on teeth — experts stress that using the right amount is important. Utah banned adding fluoride to its water, though it remains in toothpaste and mouth rinses — studies continue to examine both its benefits and risks. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU freshman Egor Demin faces a tough choice as he weighs turning pro in the NBA or staying at BYU after earning national attention in the Sweet 16. His decision will impact his future as deadlines approach—he must choose before the early draft deadline on April 26 and the withdrawal cutoff on June 15. Deseret News
- ➤ On Monday, SEG announced it will give up to $500K per rink for 20 new hockey arenas in Utah — a total of up to $10M in funding, and the company will offer new design plans while asking cities and local partners to work together on building the rinks. More details will come soon. 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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