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Orem, Utah Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Orem! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What security failures did investigators uncover at UVU’s Kirk event?
- What changes is UVU making after the Kirk shooting review?
- How an Orem devotional is inspiring young adults to serve more
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Report Finds Security Flaws at University Where Charlie Kirk Was Assassinated (ntd.com) — Security procedures at Utah Valley University in Orem are under scrutiny after an independent review found no bad faith by employees but detailed serious planning lapses before last year’s fatal shooting of speaker Charlie Kirk. The report faults UVU for ceding key security decisions to event organizers, weak coordination with law enforcement, and limited real-time monitoring, and it urges campus leaders to tighten control over high-profile events going forward. 
• Report: No UVU Employee Acted in Bad Faith in Kirk Shooting (890kdxu.com) — Utah Valley University leaders in Orem are responding to an outside review that found no employee acted in bad faith during last year’s fatal shooting of speaker Charlie Kirk, but still flagged major security weaknesses. The report criticizes how venue and safety decisions were handled, urges stronger coordination with police and fire agencies, and recommends new technology and training as UVU reshapes its public safety approach.
• In case you missed it: Elder Andersen speaks to missionaries plus 9 more stories (thechurchnews.com) — Young adults in Orem are highlighted through coverage of a Utah Valley Institute of Religion devotional where Sister Kristin M. Yee urged students to serve those in need and help pack hygiene kits. The broader roundup recaps recent teachings from Latter-day Saint leaders, new temple open houses, Gospel Library app features, and service-focused efforts across the global church.
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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
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Thursday October 8
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Other local events
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HS Girls Soccer vs Waterford
Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon
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Literacy Night
Cascade Elementary School Orem, UT 84097
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Watch Dog Parent Night
Wasatch Elementary School Provo, UT 84604
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HS Girls Volleyball vs UMA-HF
Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon
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MS Girls Volleyball vs Independence
Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon
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Cross Country Meet @ Lake Mountain
Orem Jr High Orem, UT 84057
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Freshman Football : Timpanogos @ Mountain View
Timpanogos High Orem, UT 84057
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Church Group Youth Group Activity - Mission Culture Night →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 575 East 800 North, Orem
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Spirit Night at Zupa's
Foothill Elementary School Orem, UT 84097
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HS Girls Soccer @ Rowland Hall
Rowland Hall Steiner Fields, 1481 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake Cit
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HS Girls Volleyball @ ALA
American Leadership Academy, 898 W 1100 S, Spanish Fork
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Tax Savings in Real Estate Workshop →
998 North 1200 West, Orem
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
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Thursday October 1
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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