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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Utah will host many events in May that will let locals enjoy festivals, concerts, theater shows and sports games. The list includes the Tulip Festival in Lehi from May 1 to 17, concerts by Dylan Scott, Jack White and Lord Huron, theater productions like Wicked and Jersey Boys, and matchups featuring BYU and Real Salt Lake. Deseret News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 9-year-old boy died when he was hit by a truck at 4 p.m. on April 29 as he entered a marked crosswalk at 2600 North and 900 West in Pleasant Grove, and police are questioning an older man in a white truck (with a handicap placard) who left the scene. KUTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Instruments is building a new $11 billion chip fab in Lehi that will produce 300mm analog chips as part of a $30 billion expansion and local suppliers are already working on site support. A new executive order created the United States Investment Accelerator to help speed regulatory approvals for projects worth $1 billion or more, supporting similar semiconductor projects across the country. Standard-Examiner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eric Whitaker, 41, was charged with 75 counts for making, having, or using bombs Tuesday in Provo's Fourth District Court after police found 4 bombs in his car and 71 bombs in his apartment—he was detained Friday after showing a gun near Provo Towne Center Mall and is held without bail as police say there is no ongoing threat to the public. Standard-Examiner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber of the Utah National Guard said a 51-acre site southwest of Camp Williams will be scanned in mid-summer for century-old munitions debris — a follow-up to past visual and instrument checks. Officials plan to use ground-penetrating equipment — to ensure the area near new housing developments remains safe. FOX 13
- ➤ HUD warns that 281 Utahns could lose their Emergency Housing Voucher assistance—covering half of their $2,200 monthly rent—by the end of 2026 unless Congress provides additional funds. Local housing authorities, including Provo's, are working to transition those affected into longer-term housing programs as rental costs continue to rise. Standard-Examiner
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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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