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Provo, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Provo? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What new state sanctions mean for youth at Provo Canyon School
- Why Provo was just named the best-run big city in America
- What July court fight in Provo could mean for a death-penalty case
Today's riddle: What gets wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Very warm with sunshine, temps: high: 96, low: 66.
- Wednesday: Warm, with a high of 98 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. State places strict regulations on Provo Canyon School (heraldextra.com) — Utah health regulators have frozen new admissions and imposed strict oversight on Provo Canyon School, a psychiatric youth treatment center in Provo, after finding staff failed to adequately protect a minor and delayed emergency care. The facility must accept surprise inspections, revise emergency policies to prioritize 911 calls, and notify all current residents and guardians about the new license conditions. 
2. This US City Takes Top Honors for How It's Managed (newser.com) — Provo just earned the top spot in WalletHub’s new ranking of how well big-city governments are run, combining strong finances, low crime, and light traffic. For residents, it’s outside confirmation that local services, planning, and infrastructure are stacking up impressively against 147 other major US cities.
3. Tyler Robinson's roommate and romantic partner may testify at July hearings, documents say (abc4.com) — A high-profile homicide case tied to Provo is moving toward key July preliminary hearings, where a judge will decide if an out-of-state witness can be compelled to testify. Attorneys are battling over whether the defendant’s roommate and romantic partner, whose statements factor into possible death penalty considerations, should appear for cross-examination about text messages sent around the time of the shooting.
4. Rescue effort underway for paraglider who crashed in Provo Canyon (fox13now.com) — Emergency crews are working in steep terrain of Provo Canyon to rescue a paraglider who crashed Sunday evening near Mount Timpanogos after calling 911 from a remote gully. Helicopters located him and teams are now hiking in to treat his injuries and carry him out, with officials still unsure how badly he’s hurt.
5. BYU Cougarettes team up with ‘America's Got Talent' finalists in Japan (deseret.com) — Provo readers will recognize the Cougarettes from their high-energy performances at LaVell Edwards Stadium, but the team’s latest spotlight comes from a viral collaboration with Japanese dance crew Chibi Unity. The BYU squad spent over a year planning workshops and a joint performance in Niigata, Japan, resulting in an Instagram video topping 8 million views and glowing praise exchanged between both groups.
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Kids on the Move Summer Camp
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UC Sweat: Sunrise yoga with Purify Yoga at Utah City →
UTAH CITY PARK, 260 W Bend St, Vineyard
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Mapleton Community Theatre - Cinderella →
Mapleton Community Theatre, N Main St, Mapleton
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Clothing Exchange
American Leadership Academy Spanish Fork, UT 84660
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Author Event: Christina Dodd →
Poppy Books & Gifts, 56 W 200 N, Spanish Fork
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Utah Concealed Carry Permit - Spanish Fork →
Hampton Inn & Suites Spanish Fork Provo, 462 Commerce Way, Spanish Fork
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Davis Wellness Walks
USU 4-H Youth Programs - Utah County Various | Changes weekly
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Tuesday June 23
Wednesday June 24
Thursday June 25
Saturday June 27
Monday June 29
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