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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Late Saturday night, a video shows a woman in Springville getting help from a Good Samaritan to exit her car at a crossing near 400 North and 400 West just seconds before a train struck the vehicle and carried it 100 yards—no one was injured as Springville Fire and Rescue praised the train engineer’s quick braking.  FOX 13

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A new WalletHub study found four Utah cities are among the top 20 best places to start a business. St. George topped the list while Cedar City, Washington, and Midvale earned high rankings—showing the state’s strong business-friendly environment.  ABC4

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • City, county and state officials broke ground on a three-year expansion project at Provo Airport on April 14th after the airport set a record in 2024 by serving nearly 900,000 passengers. The project will expand the apron starting this month and add 10 gates, with work finishing by late 2028.  KUTV

HEALTH NEWS

  • Local hikers in Utah are using the mountains to ease stress and improve their mental health today. Springville resident Kayla Meehan and Provo hiker Tennison Hunter join Timpanogos Hiking Co.—which gives out badges and leads hiking challenges—to help people get outside and connect with nature.  Deseret News

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A new study from EDGE Fall Protection shows Utah has the top three hiking trails in the nation - Angels Landing in Zion National Park earned a perfect score and is now permit-only, while Delicate Arch in Arches and the Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon ranked second and third based on review ratings and AllTrails scores. The rankings confirm that Utah trails offer some of the best hiking experiences in the country.  FOX 13

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • HGTV’s Rock the Block season six premieres tonight featuring Utah builder Hamlet Homes, which partnered with HomeAid Utah to support homelessness—details include a private event on premiere night and a public tour with an auction on May 30th and 31st, after which the featured homes will be available for purchase. The homes were built at an undisclosed Utah location as part of a renovation challenge.  ABC4

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Utah Jazz ended their season with a 17-65 record after a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves — their worst record yet — which gives them the best odds to pick high in the draft lottery on May 12. Coach Will Hardy said the team now hopes their rebuilding plan will lead to more wins in the future.  Deseret News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Adrenaline Dance Competition

    9 AM – 10 PM — Utah Valley Convention Center — $154 lodging cutoff — A thrilling dance competition featuring local talent and awarding scholarships.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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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.

    Mon, 4/21/25

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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.

    Tue, 4/22/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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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.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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  • 2025 Ice Breaker Archery Shoot

    April 26-27 — Timpanogos Archers — $15-$75 — Compete in archery with fun classes for all ages and skill levels.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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 Spanish language setting.

    Mon, 4/28/25

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  • Spanish Story Time

    10:30-11:00 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Celebrate Día de los Niños with engaging Spanish stories for children.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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