Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Covey Center for the Arts in Provo is asking residents for input on a possible expansion as it hosted 339 performances last year compared to the typical 180—200 events, and surveys were sent to 50,000 homes to gather community views. A firm is conducting a feasibility study funded by the RAP Tax at a cost of $80,000, and the results will guide plans that could require tens of millions if the expansion moves forward. KUTV
- ➤ Volunteers cleaned downtown Provo as part of an Earth Day effort on Tuesday morning (April 22) by removing illegal stickers, posters and graffiti from street posts and kiosks. Local businesses like Marriott provided supplies and manpower to help keep the area neat and discourage further vandalism. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested four suspects on April 16 in Rifle, Colorado after a long-term investigation linked multiple vehicle thefts in Utah and Colorado to a group that stole over $170,000 in property—trucks, Polaris Rzrs, trailers and a Polaris Rzr frame. FOX 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah City development will plant 1,000 trees at 4 p.m. Friday to celebrate Arbor Day and launch its 700-acre project for a sustainable, walkable community along Utah Lake’s eastern shore—local officials, developers, and experts will speak about how native plants and smart landscaping can boost biodiversity and improve long-term environmental health. Deseret News
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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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Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival 2025
9 AM — Thanksgiving Point — Ticket info TBA — Immerse yourself in a vibrant display of over 900,000 spring flowers.
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Mother's Day Brunch
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Sundance Mountain Resort — Reservation required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a lavish brunch featuring gourmet dishes and a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
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Sister Act Jr
8-10 p.m. — Centennial Middle School Auditorium — Ticket information available — Enjoy a lively performance of Sister Act Jr presented by local talent.
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Utah County FTR 3rd Annual 5k
9-11 a.m. — Exchange Park — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic 5k run along the Provo River trail followed by snacks and socializing.
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Rebecca Lopez Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Free entry — Enjoy a fusion of pop, country, Latin, and religious music from an award-winning artist.
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