Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Provo.
Provo government offices were closed on Tuesday after police received bomb threat calls that targeted the Administration Building at 100 East Center Street and the Historic Courthouse at 51 South University Avenue + over 200 employees were evacuated before officials dismissed the threat as a hoax and launched a joint investigation with federal partners.
The Utah Supreme Court declined to review Kouri Richins’ appeal to move her murder trial from Summit County to Salt Lake County—prosecutors asked a judge on Friday to lift the stay and set a new trial date in Summit County.
Provo OBGYN David Broadbent—77 and previously sued by 50 victims in 2022—is now facing ten new felony charges, including object rape and forcible sexual abuse from cases dating to 2004 and 2020 that bring his total to 29 felonies, with a preliminary hearing set for July 22 and a jury trial scheduled for March 2026.
On Sunday, June 8th, President Russell M.
Nelson dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple in Syracuse (4 p.m.) to mark the 200th temple opened in his lifetime, bringing together church leaders and members from 16 stakes. The temple, set on 12.27 acres near growing housing developments, offers multiple baptistries and a sacred space for spiritual revelation.
The Utah Department of Transportation announced new ramp metering systems will go into effect tomorrow on the northbound on-ramps at Center Street and University Avenue during weekday afternoon rush hours—aiming to ease heavy traffic.
Sensors will signal each vehicle to merge in a controlled way—helping keep traffic flowing smoothly on I-15.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JK Studios - Spring Show
3-7 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $15-$45 + $25 Photo Op — Enjoy an evening of family-friendly comedy featuring the original cast of Studio C with never-before-seen material.
Grassroots Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors
7 p.m. — Lions Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant and joyous production inspired by Shakespeare's original staging techniques.
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