Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of July.
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🏘️ Community
Community members in Mona gathered Sunday to welcome Lydia Vernon home as she mourned the loss of her father, mother and three brothers, who died in a flash flood near Bicknell Friday.
🎭 Culture
Hilary Duff performed for 25,000 fans last Friday at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, marking her first show in Utah in 22 years; she surprised the crowd by trying a Swig ‘dirty Diet Coke’ onstage and played both classic and new hits during her Lucky Me tour.
🎓 Education
At least five school districts (Granite, Canyons, Provo, North Sanpete and Juab) are proposing property tax hikes for the upcoming school year to boost employee pay, maintain aging facilities and fund new projects; each district must hold a public hearing under Utah's Truth in Taxation law.
🌲 Environment
North Summit Fire District began using the PANO AI wildfire detection camera system to spot fires early in remote areas; on Friday morning, Battalion Chief Tyler Rowser said the system detected a small fire on Lewis Peak before it grew, helping local agencies coordinate a faster response.
🏛️ Government
Governor Cox returned fireworks decisions to local leaders for Pioneer Day by using preexisting maps (with potential extra measures) to match varying wildfire risks.
Local officials will consult the state forester and recent weather data before allowing fireworks.
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