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Provo
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report from the University of Utah showed that in 2024 Utah companies exported $18.2 billion of goods, supported 70,171 jobs, and added nearly $8 billion to the state GDP—despite a 3.5% decline in export volumes and sharp tariff policy shifts that increased costs for many businesses. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UTA extended its on-demand service to an 8.6-square-mile area in the west side of Orem and Provo that includes Provo Airport and City Hall to help fill transit gaps. Provo and Orem leaders expect the new microtransit service—blending bus operations with ridesharing and charging $2.50 per one-way ride—to boost connectivity with trips running Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Deseret News
- ➤ Rep. Jefferson Moss (R-Saratoga Springs) is stepping down as Utah House Majority Leader to join Gov. Spencer Cox’s Cabinet as head of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity starting May 30; his move will trigger a special leadership election for his district. Moss, who served in the Legislature and local government, will focus on business development, innovation and statewide economic strategy. Deseret News
- ➤ Gov. Cox signed an executive order on Friday that launched GRIT—an initiative requiring each state agency to submit an efficiency project by July 1 and join the EPIC network for shared training—and encourage public feedback to report cost and time savings. The order follows Utah's ranking as the nation's top state for fiscal stability and sets a clear plan to improve government efficiency. ABC4
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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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Northwest Stories Live Performance
8 PM - 12 AM — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world's first story album brought to life on stage with music and performances by notable actors.
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Grassroots Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
7-8:30 p.m. — Kiwanis Park — Free entry — Experience a joyful, interactive performance of Shakespeare's timeless classic under the stars.
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