🌱 How a late penalty save stunned Utah Valley fans in Orem

Good 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:

• How a late penalty save stunned Utah Valley fans in Orem
• Why lawyers want cameras barred in the Orem-linked Kirk murder case

Also on today's calendar: HEATHER HEADLEY with the Utah Valley Symphony and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 95 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 63.
• Friday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 91 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Aggies Earn Shutout Victory at Utah Valley (utahstateaggies.com) — A Utah State women’s soccer road win brought college sports excitement right into Orem, as the Aggies shut out Utah Valley 1-0 at UCCU Stadium. A first-half goal and a clutch saved penalty kick sealed the result, giving local fans a high-stakes match and showcasing Orem as a key venue for in-state college soccer rivalries.
   

• Tyler Robinson's lawyers seek camera ban for Sept. 1 hearing, say case is not a 'reality TV show' (foxnews.com) — The high-profile murder case tied to last year’s Turning Point USA event in Orem, where Charlie Kirk was killed, is moving toward a key Sept. 1 hearing as defense attorneys seek to ban cameras. They argue livestreams could prejudice jurors and intimidate witnesses, while prosecutors push to keep aggravated murder charges that could bring the death penalty.
   

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📸 Around Orem

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orem

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27

• Whose Live Anyway →
  Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W Center St, Provo
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27

• Student School Pictures
  Orem High Orem, UT 84097
  7:30 am
• JV vs Bingham
  Timpanogos High Orem, UT 84057
  4:00 pm
• HS Girls Volleyball vs Waterford
  Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon, UT 840
  5:45 pm

Friday August 28

• HS Baseball @ UMA HF
  Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy Ogden High School, 2828 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84403, USA
  4:00 pm

Saturday August 29

• Football vs Mater Dei @ West High School
  Orem High Orem, UT 84097
  7:00 pm
• HEATHER HEADLEY with the Utah Valley Symphony →
  SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, 600 S 400 E, Orem
  8:00 pm

Monday August 31

• MS Boys Soccer vs Ignite
  Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon, UT 840
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26

• 2026 WBN Golf Scramble
  Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Cedar Hills Golf Club 10640 Clubhouse Dr, Cedar Hills, UT 84062
  8:00 am
• HS Girls Soccer vs Richfield
  Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon, UT 840
  4:00 pm
• Freshman Football: Skyline @ Timpanogos
  Timpanogos High Orem, UT 84057
  6:00 pm
• Taste, Tour, & Ta-Dah!
  USU 4-H Youth Programs - Utah County 80 E. 725 S., Kaysville, UT 84037
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Adaro was LOST on August 23, 2026 in Sandy, UT 84094 near Near S 1300 E, Sandy, UT Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Sharon)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Freckles was LOST on May 22, 2026 in Provo, UT 84601 near Near W 1190 N Provo, Ut 84601 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor South Palisades)

• Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Part Time in Orem. Apply here.
• Ross Stores posted a job opening for Area Supervisor in Orem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orem here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lindon

• Utah has scores of public high schools — which one is No. 1? (ksl.com)
• Timpanogos School District to consider boundary study, potential closure of multiple schools (abc4.com)

Provo

• Surveying the schedule: Ranking BYU's 12 football games in 2026 by order of difficulty (deseret.com)
• Radon Be Gone Educates Utah Residents on Critical Health Risks of Elevated Radon Levels (statenews.net)
• 5 Benefits of Natural Light in a Home (redfin.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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