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Provo
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ College football players from Utah State, Southern Utah and BYU donated 35,000 pounds of pork to the Utah Food Bank yesterday — the donation, made through a partnership with the Utah Pork Producers Association and Daily’s Premium Meats, equals about 140,000 servings — to help families in need. Deseret News
- ➤ La Brioche Argentine Bakery in Orem faces closure if it cannot secure funding to build a required public restroom after the county health department ordered the removal of customer seating; the family launched a GoFundMe campaign to reach a $30,000 goal. Owner Leticia Silva, who recently had knee replacement surgery, said the bakery — a longtime community hub — now relies on local support after more than a decade of service. Deseret News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died after a white Kia Soul struck the back of a semi truck that was stopped due to engine problems—stalled on southbound I-15 near East Bay in Provo just before 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill 100 earlier this week to expand free school lunch eligibility to 40,000 more students—protecting them from embarrassment and helping them focus on learning. The law moves students from reduced-price to no-cost meals and encourages shared table options to reduce food waste. Deseret News
- ➤ BYU Ph.D. candidate Suguru Onda had his international student visa revoked after authorities linked him to a 2019 dismissed fishing violation — his attorney claims this incident may have triggered the action. Onda, a father of five, is preparing for a possible return to Japan if legal efforts to let him stay do not succeed — community support has eased the transition as he explores his options. Deseret News
- ➤ Elder D. Todd Christofferson dedicated the new BYU Music Building in Provo yesterday in a ceremony that featured a stirring performance by the student orchestra. The building spans 171,000 square feet and has a concert hall with a 4,603-pipe organ — an investment that strengthens music education at BYU. Deseret News
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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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Utah Metropolitan Ballet 40th Anniversary Celebration
7 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $27-$57 — Celebrate four decades of artistic excellence with a memorable performance featuring renowned works and guest artists.
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