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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Provo opened the Delta Gateway Park on the west side, a $4M, 3.4-acre park that gives residents access to nearly 300 acres of the Provo River Delta and features a playground, pavilion, restrooms and an outdoor classroom. City officials said the project is an investment in local preservation — funded with more than $3M from the Utah Lake Mitigation Conservation Commission and additional state, local and central funds. KUTV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Xlear, based in American Fork, sued the FTC on June 18 to end rules that stop it from sharing claims about its xylitol-based nasal spray—its CEO celebrated the firm's 25th anniversary at a Tuesday press conference and said the company is fighting to share its research on nasal hygiene. Deseret News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On July 24, Utah will celebrate Pioneer Day to honor the Mormon pioneers who traveled 1,300 miles to reach the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The festival recalls their faith and hard work + marks a key moment in our community's history. ABC4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire restrictions will take effect today on all state and unincorporated lands in Utah+ including Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and Forest Service lands while excluding Uinta-Wasatch-Cache, Ashley and Sawtooth National Forests. Officials said the restrictions are in response to recent wildfires that burned over 43,000 acres with 275 cases reported as human-caused. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Spencer Cox declared Sunday, June 29, as a state Day of Prayer and Fasting for Rain amid rising drought conditions and wildfires that have burned over 43,000 acres in Utah. He urged faith leaders and residents to conserve water—using practical measures as farms and habitats face growing stress. Deseret News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Utah now has a total of seven measles cases, including two new cases in unvaccinated individuals — one new case is linked to earlier infections. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is investigating exposure sites and urges vaccination to prevent further spread. ABC4
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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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Summer 2025 Tech Trek
Jul 15-17 — 1591 Jordan Ave, Provo, UT — $1500 per person — Dive into the latest features and tools for enhancing your PowerSchool experience.
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Stories in the Park
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free entry — Enjoy summer storytime under the sun in one of Provo's beautiful parks.
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Utah Valley Operafest: The Elixir of Love
7-8 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Tickets available — Experience the charm and humor of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about love and a questionable elixir.
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PMP Certification Training in Provo, UT
9 AM - 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — $1599 — Comprehensive training for aspiring project managers to earn PMP certification.
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Spanish Storytime for Little Ones
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers in a vibrant Spanish setting.
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