Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🎭 Culture
Three years ago, Dolly Parton called terminally ill LeGrande Gold in Orem, creating a cherished memory for his family during his chemo treatment; after his passing, his loved ones continue to keep that bright moment alive.
🎓 Education
Today, the Timpanogos School District Board will hold a study session beginning at 4 p.m. in Lindon to discuss a proposal to consolidate and close several schools amid falling enrollment; a public meeting and vote will follow at 6 p.m.
🌲 Environment
A study led by the University of Utah finds wildfire smoke combined with rain delivers large bursts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium that fertilize local ecosystems.
Researchers analyzed 250 climate sites and found these rain events provide 20%-30% of annual nutrient deposition on only 5% of days.
🏈 Sports
BYU football wrapped up fall camp on Tuesday and finalized the depth chart ahead of its first game against Utah Tech on Sept.
5. The team showcased strong competition at key positions, with seniors, freshmen and transfers all striving for playing time.
On Monday, Aug. 24, UVU men's soccer won 1-0 over Central Arkansas at UCCU Stadium as Nil Grau scored in the 25th minute and the defense held the Bears scoreless.
The team will face the Santa Clara Broncos on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 8:30 p.m.
Justin Kirkland dropped 40 pounds during the offseason and is ready for his final season, boosting BYU's defensive line after returning from a torn meniscus.
Improvement in his speed and technique follows fall camp practices that showed strong progress in both his performance and the overall team depth.
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