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Provo, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Provo! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Provo prosecutors say their Charlie Kirk case comments were justified
- Why a former Provo mayor is blasting a secretive ICE deal
Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
- Monday: A couple of thundershowers, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Utah prosecutors push back against contempt motion in Charlie Kirk murder case (localnews8.com) — Provo residents are watching closely as Utah County prosecutors ask a judge to dismiss a contempt motion over their media comments in the high‑profile Charlie Kirk murder case tied to Utah Valley University. Defense attorneys say prosecutors violated a gag order by discussing ballistics evidence and Robinson’s alleged guilt, while prosecutors insist they only corrected misleading public claims and stayed within ethical rules. 
• Seeking answers, Salt Lake City hears crickets from feds on planned ICE warehouse (postregister.com) — Utah leaders are still getting few answers about a massive proposed ICE detention center in Salt Lake City, raising concerns about water, sewer, and public safety impacts. The article also notes Rep. John Curtis, formerly Provo’s mayor, criticizing secretive negotiations, underscoring how Utah officials across levels are pushing for more transparency and potential limits on such facilities.
📸 Around Provo
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2026 Commissioner Debate
UVU Scott C. Keller Business Building, 800 W University Pkwy, Orem
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Open Studio — Neighborhood Art Center →
Neighborhood Art Center, 1200 Towne Centre Blvd suite #2108, Provo
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BYU Cougars vs. Utah Utes →
Miller Park Complex (Baseball/Softball) (MLRP), 400 E University Pkwy, Provo
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boys tennis JV tournament @ Spanish Fork Sports Park
Spanish Fork Sports Park, 295 Volunteer Dr, Spanish Fork
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Salem Hills JV Baseball @ Springville →
Springville High School, 1205 E 900 S, Springville
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Mapleton City Adult Volleyball
Mapleton Junior High Mapleton, UT 84664
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Boys Soccer (JV/V): Summit Academy @ Timpanogos
Timpanogos High School, 1450 N 200 E, Orem
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Band/Orchestra Concert (Auditorium)
Timpanogos High School, 1450 N 200 E, Orem
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boys tennis varsity tournament @ Spanish Fork Sports Park
Spanish Fork Sports Park, 295 Volunteer Dr, Spanish Fork
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Girls Golf @ Timpanogos GC
Timpanogos Golf Club, 380 E 1860 S, Provo
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Guppy Group →
Springville Museum of Art, 126 E 400 S, Springville
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MS Girls Soccer vs ALA
Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy, 320 W 600 S St, Lindon
4:00 pm
Saturday May 2
Monday May 4
Tuesday May 5
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