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Provo
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 9-year-old boy (Dalton Gibbs) was struck and killed by a truck while crossing a local street in Pleasant Grove, and community members have gathered flowers and blue ribbons to support his grieving family. FOX 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 15-year-old girl reported missing last week may be trying to reach Las Vegas — police said she was last seen leaving her American Fork school and boarding a train in Provo, and they warned that she is endangered while urging anyone with information to call the South Jordan Police. ABC4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Utah Valley University awarded more than 12,000 degrees yesterday at its record-breaking commencement where many graduates were the first in their families to earn a degree — a milestone that shows the institution’s growing impact — as keynote speaker Crystal Maggelet urged them to use their hard-earned resilience for future challenges. The university also earned recognition as an Opportunity College for its efforts to widen access and support student success. Deseret News
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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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