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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A mudslide in Spanish Fork Canyon on Tuesday night, April 1 closed both sides of the road at mile post 193 with no injuries and UDOT put up barriers—drivers are told to drive at the speed limit and be alert as warm weather may lead to more slides. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Utah teenager named Sebastien River Green was arrested Monday at Provo Airport for trying to board a flight with a fake driver's license at 5:30 p.m., and he faces a forgery charge after officials found his license did not match his boarding pass and he said he bought it from a friend for $80 to buy alcohol. FOX 13
- ➤ Ricardo Trujillo Rojel, 29, went to court on Wednesday with his lawyer after being charged with killing 23-year-old Mayra Catalan-Dimas, the mother of his two children, and setting a trailer home on fire that led to an AMBER Alert on March 24 — his preliminary hearing is set for May 12. FOX 13
- ➤ Moises Vargas, 43, was arrested in Santaquin on Monday after a woman said he used her name to buy an excavator for nearly $86,000 and was charged with identity fraud (a second-degree felony) and forgery (a third-degree felony). KUTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In the spring, wildlife experts advise that if you find a baby bird without feathers you should safely return it to its nest—if it has feathers and is hopping around, it should be left alone unless it is in clear danger. They also warn against feeding birds or moving ducklings, as mishandling can harm them and may break state or federal laws. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The J. Will Robinson Federal Building in Provo, which serves as the local Social Security Office and is on the National Registry of Historic Places, was put on the General Services Administration’s accelerated disposition list on Monday for potential sale to reduce costs. The GSA said it will work with current tenants and may lease the space back if sold—cutting taxpayer expenses. Daily Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Realtor.com reported Wednesday that 82% of American homeowners currently have mortgage rates below 6% (expected to drop to around 75% by year's end), and Utah shows 71.9% of mortgages locked in at 4% or lower (a factor that keeps many locals from moving). Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After 15 spring practices in Provo, BYU coach Kalani Sitake said the team will start summer conditioning while players focus on academics and finals in April+ graduation events are planned later this month. He added that player-run practices will help increase individual skills as the Cougars prepare for a tough season in the Big 12. 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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