Daily
Provo
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Orem family is facing the aftermath of a '100-year flood event' that inundated their recently remodeled basement, necessitating another round of repairs. FOX 13
- ➤ A 24-year-old woman died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Vineyard, Utah, after a car was left running in a garage, leading to a GoFundMe for repatriation. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kent Cody Barlow, in a court-played audio, admitted to racing and drifting before the crash that resulted in the deaths of two young boys, Hunter Jackson and Odin Ratliff. KUTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 5th annual Come Together Rock Festival in Orem features over 20 local bands, vendors, and contests with prizes, aiming to build community unity while supporting local charities. Daily Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Biden administration invests $1.6 billion in Texas Instruments for chip manufacturing in Utah and Texas, projected to create thousands of jobs and bolster U.S. semiconductor supply chains. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah's conservative groups push for a constitutional amendment to grant the Legislature veto power over ballot initiatives in response to a Supreme Court ruling safeguarding citizen initiatives from legislative alterations. Deseret News
- ➤ Utah County residents voice strong opposition at a public hearing against a proposed 48% property tax increase aimed to address a nearly $10 million budget deficit. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Utah Jazz are strategically positioning themselves for a high draft pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by potentially prioritizing development and considering roster adjustments. Deseret News
-
Kevin and Lisa Wedding Ceremony at Conrad Ranch
Celebrate the union of Kevin and Lisa in a picturesque setting at Conrad Ranch in Provo, Utah.
-
Spanish Storytime for Infants
Experience age-appropriate stories, songs, and puppet plays designed for babies accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
-
Emma and Zach Wedding Event at Conrad Ranch
Celebrate a beautiful wedding day at the picturesque Conrad Ranch in Provo, Utah.
-
Spanish Story Time
Experience engaging music, stories, and activities for children and their guardians in a vibrant setting.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Provo
Welcome to the Daily Provo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Provo, Utah community. If you like the Daily Provo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Provo.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Provo and across Utah. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Provo
A free Provo community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyprovo.com/sitemap