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Provo
Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Utah will host many events in June including festivals, farmers markets, concerts, theater productions and sports games from June 1 to June 30—residents can look forward to community celebrations in cities like Provo. Deseret News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 33-year-old Utah County man named William James Scharman was arrested after he used counterfeit gold bills—worth about $1.50 each—to pay for a $400 tattoo and a Subaru Forester, and he later returned the car key after his deception was discovered by authorities. KUTV
- ➤ South Jordan police arrested a 41-year-old man from Herriman—linked to the disappearance of 15-year-old Alisa Petrov—on May 28 after finding sexually explicit photos and videos of underage girls on his phone, and he now faces charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and enticing a minor. KUTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order on May 28 to form the BUILD coordinating council, which will unite state agencies and local groups to plan for Utah’s continued growth. The council, led by Laura Hanson, will hold its first public meeting on July 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Capitol—Blueprint for Utah’s Infrastructure, Land, and Development—to map out shared statewide goals. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU football coach Kalani Sitake uses kindness and patience when recruiting players, winning back 10 former recruits and adding new faces from schools like Hawaii and Utah—his approach has filled key roles on the defensive line and at tight end as the team prepares for its season starting Aug. 30. Deseret News
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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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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.
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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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CSPA Summer Show #1
6 PM — Covey Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the passion and precision of our dancers as they perform one last time before heading to Nationals.
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Spanish Story Time
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy story time in the sunshine at one of Provo's beautiful parks.
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Genola Days Car Show
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Genola Memorial Park — Free event — Celebrate automotive beauty with trophies, cash giveaways, and family fun.
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PMP Certification Training Course
9 AM - 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with an intensive 4-day classroom training experience.
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Delta Gateway Park Grand Opening
1-7 p.m. — Delta Gateway Park — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a new park featuring playgrounds, trails, and more with community festivities.
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Spanish Story Time at Lakeview Park
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free entry — Enjoy sunny story time outdoors with delightful tales and library materials.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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