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Morning Provo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When will the Lakeview Parkway finally better connect west Provo?
  • What big claims about faith did Ross Douthat make at BYU?
  • What did Charlie Kirk's mother reveal about family tensions in Provo?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Sunshine; record-tying warmth, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Orem City gives update on Lakeview Parkway extension efforts (heraldextra.com) — Work to extend Lakeview Parkway north toward Geneva Road could significantly improve access for west Provo drivers to University Parkway and I-15, but Orem is still negotiating key land and storm-drain easements. With millions in regional funding at risk if delays continue, Provo councilmembers are pressing Orem to move faster on a project they call a gamechanger for west-side residents.
   

• Former NYT columnist makes a case for God and religion (deseret.com) — Students and residents in Provo just heard nationally known writer Ross Douthat argue at a BYU forum that religious belief is both intellectually reasonable and crucial for humanity's future. He outlined how modern science, human consciousness, and enduring spiritual experiences can all support faith, and encouraged believers in Provo to live their religion with more confidence instead of embarrassment.
   

• Charlie Kirk's mother pushes back on Erika Kirk rumors, says she has 'grown closer' with widow (nypost.com) — A court hearing in Provo is part of the backdrop as Charlie Kirk's mother publicly rejects rumors of a feud with his widow, Erika, saying the two have actually grown closer since his killing. The profile details how the family is handling grief, online speculation, and succession at Turning Point, while recalling preparations they made amid rising threats before the Utah shooting.
   

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    Like AA/NA have groups for family of AA/NA patients. Looking in the SLC/PC area but anywhere in Utah or an online community is good (Nextdoor Timpview North)
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🗞 Nearby News

Orem

  • Does Broncos QB Bo Nix have too many passes batted down? (denverpost.com)
  • Florida man investigated in multiple Utah Lego thefts is arrested in Idaho (ksl.com)

Springville

  • House For Rent at 2388 850 South, Springville, UT 84663 (ksl.com)
  • Memoirs from the Mount: Inching closer to BYU football's point of no return (lawlessrepublic.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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