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Orem, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Orem! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more would Orem homeowners pay for two new officers?
- Why the accused UVU shooting suspect wants his trial put on hold
- What Utah’s big higher-ed budget overhaul means for UVU in Orem
Also on today's calendar: Open Studio — Neighborhood Art Center and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 58.
- Sunday: Sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Orem proposes property tax increase to hire two police officers (heraldextra.com) — Orem officials are proposing a 7.02% boost in city property tax revenue to fund two new police officers, including their vehicles and equipment. For a $513,000 home, that’s about $11.85 more per year, while similarly valued businesses would pay about $27.57 more. Residents can weigh in at a truth-in-taxation hearing on August 27 at 6 p.m. 
• Tyler Robinson wants to delay Charlie Kirk murder case as he fights to limit press access (nypost.com) — A Utah defendant accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk is asking to pause his murder case while he appeals a ruling that allows cameras and photographers in the courtroom. He argues media coverage and images could hurt his chance at a fair trial. The shooting allegedly happened in front of thousands while Kirk spoke at Utah Valley University in Orem.
• Public colleges in Utah update budget plans for strategic reinvestment (deseret.com) — Utah’s public colleges, including Utah Valley University in Orem, are entering year two of a major budget shake-up that cuts 10% but lets schools earn funds back by reinvesting in high-value programs. UVU has already completed its required disinvestments and remains on track to meet state targets, as schools collectively channel about $23 million more into instruction and research statewide.
📸 Around Orem
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Big Noise Festival →
Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse, 2415 W 700 S Ste S, Pleasant Grove
12:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Open Studio — Neighborhood Art Center →
Neighborhood Art Center, 1200 Towne Centre Blvd suite #2108, Provo
12:00 pm -
FORK FEST (Music & Arts Festival) →
Velour Live Music Gallery, 135 N University Ave, Provo
12:00 pm -
Football Camp
Timpanogos High Orem, UT 84057
6:30 am -
Study Session - District Office
Northridge Elementary School Orem, UT 84057
4:00 pm -
Budget Public Hearing
PROVO DISTRICT Provo City School District Professional Development Center (PDC)
6:00 pm -
Davis Wellness Walks
USU 4-H Youth Programs - Utah County Various | Changes weekly
9:30 am -
GVB Camp-All gyms
Mountain View High Orem, UT 84057
8:30 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Camp Hobe - Kids Week
Therapy Animals of Utah 2459 W 300 N, Provo, UT 84601
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Fork Fest "Firelight Kickoff" →
Velour Live Music Gallery, 135 N University Ave, Provo
5:00 pm -
Summit Harley-Davidson Bikes, Babe’s and Classic Car Show →
Summit Harley-Davidson, 555 S Geneva Rd, Lindon
5:00 pm -
2026 Provo Farmer's Market →
Pioneer Park, 500 W Center St, Provo
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ashley Furniture posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Orem. Apply here.
- Heirloom Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Vineyard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orem here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Anguished Parents. Doctors in Tears. Utah's Long Measles Outbreak Takes a Toll. (kffhealthnews.org)
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- 1915 E 640 N #1223, Salem, UT 84653 (zillow.com)
Provo
- Konala Franchisee Opens Utah Location With Lines Out the Door (bakercityherald.com)
- 20-year health advisory lifted at Utah Lake — Carp are once again safe to eat (abc4.com)
- Utah County clerk candidate Corey Astill discusses campaign with Daily Herald (heraldextra.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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