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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Utahns have raised over $300,000 in an online fundraiser to aid the family of suspected shooter Thomas Sanford after a Michigan shooting, with local church members & YouTube hosts joining forces to ease pain and show care. FOX 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following the Sept. 10 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at UVU, the Utah Board of Higher Education directed Commissioner Geoffrey Landward to form a campus safety task force—this group will review security at 16 public colleges and gather input from students, college presidents and law enforcement. The task force will focus on assessing safety measures at large gatherings and work with stakeholders to enhance protection across campuses. Deseret News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As October begins, residents can enjoy local hikes and scenic drives that show bright fall colors on our mountain trails. Routes like Buffalo Peak Trail, Silver Lake Loop and Guardsman Pass offer clear views of changing leaves—options like Kyhv Peak Road and the Alpine Loop widen choices— and invite outdoor activity. Deseret News
- ➤ About one month after a mudslide filled a church with mud following heavy rains on a burn scar, residents are worried about more mudslides as weekend storms approach—Provo Public Works has set up three debris basins and kept barriers in place. Contractors are building a permanent basin to handle larger debris flows while locals fear another event. FOX 13
- ➤ On Friday, firefighters reported that the Cherry Fire reached 450 acres along the Right Fork of Hobble Creek Canyon as strong winds forced lighter aircraft to pause until later in the afternoon—officials said weather changes and incoming rain are expected to help control the flames over the weekend. Crews continue to monitor the blaze and maintain a 'Ready' status with no evacuation order issued. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Spencer Cox has called lawmakers to a special session on Monday for new congressional maps & other issues. The Legislative Redistricting Committee will meet at 9 a.m. to offer a recommended map while more than 5,300 public comments and proposals from plaintiffs are being reviewed. Deseret News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two Utah residents became addicted to the herbal supplement kratom, known as gas station heroin because it acts like opioids and can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms (one in eight users may become dependent). Local health experts and lawmakers say Utah’s consumer protection law, which limits synthetic compounds, may not be enough to curb kratom’s dangerous effects as users continue to struggle with its impact. Deseret News
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Spanish Story Time
6:30-7:00 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their guardians in Spanish.
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Girls Academy Aspire West Regional
October 9-12 — Epic Sports Park — More info — Kicking off the inaugural season of Girls Academy Aspire with exciting regional games in Provo.
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Teen Takeover
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — An after-hours event where the library is exclusively open for teens to explore Dungeons & Dragons themed activities.
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The Doo Wop Project
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticket required — Broadway stars revive the beloved sound of doo-wop with classic harmonies and high energy.
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Coffee and Craft Crawl: Java Junkies
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Java Junkie — Craft and enjoy delicious coffee with fellow creatives.
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Halloween Concert
7-8 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Celebrate spooky season with Halloween classics performed live for all ages.
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