Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Provo.
🏘️ Community
Farmers markets will open across Utah this summer with the Provo Farmers Market at Pioneer Park starting on June 7 — vendors there have set their schedules.
Markets from Logan to St. George will offer fresh produce and local goods — giving residents plenty of choices for buying fresh food.
💼 Business
Chris Hayter of Eden leads Hi Tech Solutions as he works to bring advanced commercial nuclear power to Utah.
The company and its partner, Holtec International, signed a memorandum of understanding on April 29th to build a local nuclear ecosystem that will boost jobs and supply clean power.
🎭 Culture
At BYU Women’s Conference on May 2, Elder Quentin L.
Cook explained that the phrase 'it came to pass' in the Book of Mormon shows deep meaning and spirit from ancient texts. He shared a story about a London professor who saw the phrase as proof of truth (echoing a remark once made by Mark Twain) and urged believers to study the scripture for a personal witness.
🏛️ Government
Military officials identified the remains of Lt. George F.
Wilson Jr., a B-17 pilot who was lost when his plane was shot down over France on July 8, using DNA analysis—his name now appears on the Walls of the Missing at Normandy American Cemetery. He will be buried in Bountiful in July.
Representatives, community advocates and medical professionals met at Provo City Hall on May 16 to form a working group aimed at reducing juvenile violence by boosting mentorship and support programs for youth—emphasizing that one caring person can help change a child's path.
The group, led by Rep. Tyler Clancy, seeks to address early risk factors before serious problems develop.
🎉 Provo Events
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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.
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.
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.
Spanish Story Time in the Park
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free entry — Enjoy story time in the sunshine this summer at one of Provo's beautiful parks.
Payson Orchards Triathlon
7-8:30 a.m. — Payson Community Pool — Registration fees apply — Compete in a super sprint triathlon or take part in a 5K walk/run at Payson Orchards.
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