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Provo
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ News that Sundance will move to Boulder in 2027 has hit Utah's film scene hard. Marshall and Michelle Moore, owners of the Zions Indie Film Fest in Orem, plan to grow the festival to attract new audiences and support local filmmakers — even as other independent film events work to fill the gap. Daily Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State leaders met Tuesday at the governor’s mansion to celebrate Utah being ranked first for the best economic outlook for the 18th year—a ranking based on recent tax cuts and strong economic policies that officials say have boosted growth and incomes. The ALEC report reviewed 15 key factors like tax rates, employment, and GDP and showed that Utah grew faster than most states. Deseret News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed five education bills at Davis Technical College on April 14 to support programs such as charter school funding, a new credential program, enhanced civics education, a grant for catalyst centers, and a statewide talent portal. He said the bills — brought forward from local requests and backed by sufficient funding — show strong support for education innovation. Daily Herald
- ➤ Utah Valley University closed its Center for Intercultural Engagement and cut a few full-time positions as it shifted $8.9 million from its next budget to meet new state law requirements—employees received severance packages and support as the school focused on its Student Success Center. Some student spaces in the closed center will remain open through the end of the spring semester. Deseret News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Kristina Mrocek from Sandy said her $636 tax refund was withheld to pay unpaid medical bills from U of U Health, which sends unpaid accounts to the Office of State Debt Collection after 120 days. She is fighting for clearer billing details while waiting to sort out insurance disputes—experts say the notice may be misleading regarding hearing rights. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill 100 on Tuesday to expand free school lunches to more students in Provo. Rep. Tyler Clancy authored the bill which raised the income threshold for a family of five from $49,000 to about $70,000 for the upcoming school year — a move designed to ease childhood hunger —. FOX 13
- ➤ Utah Rep. Blake Moore introduced the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act—aimed at removing the financial barriers to adoption—to let low- and middle-income families receive full tax credit refunds. Lawmakers say the change will help offset fees and encourage more adoptions of children from foster care. Deseret News
- ➤ State, county and city leaders broke ground Monday on a three-year project to expand Provo Airport from 4 to 10 gates. The project, which includes a 78 million-dollar commitment from Utah County, will expand the apron by November—opening new gates in late 2028 and boosting regional travel options. Deseret News
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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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2025 Ice Breaker Archery Shoot
April 26-27 — Timpanogos Archers — $15-$75 — Compete in archery with fun classes for all ages and skill levels.
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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.
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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.
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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