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Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Provo police took a suspect into custody on Friday after he allegedly brandished a weapon in a vehicle near the Provo Town Centre Mall — the bomb squad safely removed four devices resembling pipe bombs. ABC4
- ➤ Closing arguments are underway in the trial of Kent Cody Barlow after his May 2022 DUI crash at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain killed toddlers Odin Ratliff and Hunter Jackson—the jury is now deliberating. FOX 13
- ➤ A bomb squad responded to a church at 1021 South and 500 West on April 25 after a suspect allegedly brandished a weapon — police detained one individual and found questionable items in his vehicle amid concerns the incident was linked to a mental health crisis. KUTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Utah Social and Community Health Day is marked after the state legislature approved a resolution to boost friendships and ease loneliness across the state. The holiday urges residents to take simple actions to connect (such as having lunch with an old friend) and use new online resources for ideas. Deseret News
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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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