Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Provo.
Utah restaurateur Biplove Timilsina is holding a fundraiser at Bawarchi Indian Cuisine in South Jordan next Tuesday to support Nepal relief after devastating floods killed at least 1,200 people and left around 4,000 missing.
Utah transportation officials predict up to 60-minute delays on I-15 between Spanish Fork and Nephi Monday during Labor Day weekend returns as AAA reports Utah gas prices nearing record-high levels with added congestion from work zones and event crowds.
Elizabeth Delano in Springville offers free children’s clothing from her basement closet where parents sign up for 15 minute appointments for kids from newborns to teenagers.
The initiative, partnered with Kid to Kid in American Fork, comes as demand grows during the busy back-to-school period.
Diesel prices hit record highs Friday — raising fuel costs for local farmers who may need to increase produce prices.
Utah Agriculture Commissioner Kelly Pehrson said his department is working with state leaders to ease input costs and support local farming.
Mortgage rates are pushing close to 7% as a global bond selloff puts pressure on borrowing costs.
Zions Bank Mortgage expert Jeremy Holmgren advises local homebuyers to plan ahead + check their options as more inventory builds in the market.
Developers have withdrawn the application after Orem officials, led by Mayor Karen McCandless, opposed the proposed amphitheater in Provo Canyon over traffic, noise, and park impact concerns; they will state their opposition at a council meeting on Sept.
8.
Local Extension Service experts offer fall gardening tips for September, advising residents to buy bulbs early, cover harvested beds with mulch, and divide perennials for a refreshed garden.
They also recommend planting cool-season vegetables + updating planters with seasonal plants to boost harvests.
BYU women’s soccer beat Colorado State 2-1 at South Field on Thursday, Sept.
3, thanks to goals by senior Mattyn Summers-Oviatt and junior Emma Hamberlin + forward Ellie Walbruch left the game with a knee injury, raising concerns for the team’s postseason hopes.
Kate Booth scored in the 89th minute to give Utah Valley a 1-0 shutout win over Washington State at Outrigger No Ka Oi at Hawai’i’s Lower Campus Field on Thursday — the Wolverines improve to 2-2-1.
BYU football returns to the field today after an eight-month break as they face Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
The game is expected to be one-sided after Utah Tech's recent 54-0 loss, and fans will watch new receiver options and defensive changes unfold.
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