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Events

March 14th

• St. Patrick's Day Concert - Mar 14, 7 PM – Mar 23, 4 PM

• Preschool Time - Fri, Feb 16, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

• Board Games & Puzzles - Thursday, March 14 3:30pm - 8:00pm

March 15th

• Utah Valley Home and Garden Show - Sat, Feb 17, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

• SHREK THE MUSICAL - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30pm

• Parent's Night Out: Mastery of Mystery - Friday, March 15, 2024 6:00 PM 8:30 PM

March 16th

• Provo UT - House of Desires - Sat, Mar 16, 2 PM – Sun, Mar 17, 8 AM

• 2024 Utah Valley String Festival - Sat, Mar 16, 9 AM – 4 PM

March 17th

• Makeup Masterclass (for models) - Sun Mar 17 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm (GMT-06:00)

• Let's Meditate (Sunday) - Sun Mar 17 2024 at 11:30am

Local New

Urgent Search Underway: Man Accused of Indecent Exposure to Underage Girls in Provo

Authorities in Provo, Utah, are seeking a man who allegedly exposed himself to two underage girls, aged 11 and 13, while they were inside a local business on March 2, 2024. The incident has sparked a search for the suspect, with law enforcement urging the public to come forward with any information that may aid in his apprehension.

Collaborative Effort: 18 New Duck Nests Installed in Provo Bay to Boost Hatch Rates

In March 2024, local organizations, including the Utah Lake Authority and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, collaborated to install 18 new duck nests in Provo Bay. This initiative aims to enhance hatch rates and improve the overall habitat for ducks in Utah Lake. The effort signifies a concerted push towards conservation and wildlife preservation, as various entities join forces to address the needs of local duck populations and promote ecological sustainability in the region.

National News

Judge Throws Out 6 Counts of Trump's Georgia Election Interference Indictment

A Fulton County judge dismissed six counts from the election interference indictment against former President Donald Trump and some of his co-defendants, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and John Eastman. The counts were related to the solicitation of a violation of oath by a public officer. Judge Scott McAfee ruled that the charges lacked sufficient detail to support their legal elements, thereby hindering the defendants' ability to prepare their defenses. The decision reduces Trump's counts from 13 to 10 in the case.

Paul Alexander, Icon of Resilience, Passes Away After Decades in Iron Lung

Paul Alexander, who contracted polio as a child in 1952, spent seven decades living inside an iron lung until his recent passing. The virus left him paralyzed from the neck down, necessitating the use of the iron lung to assist with breathing. Despite the challenges, he learned to communicate and eventually pursued higher education, obtaining a law degree and practicing law. Alexander's story garnered widespread attention, and tributes poured in following his death. Polio, once a serious threat, has become rare in the US and UK due to vaccination programs.

International News

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Hamas Member in Southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone strike targeted a car in southern Lebanon, killing a member of Hamas' military wing and a civilian. The strike occurred near the coastal city of Tyre. Hamas identified the slain member as Hadi Mustafa, who was part of the Qassam Brigades. The Israeli military released a video of the strike, claiming Mustafa was directing cells to attack Israeli and Jewish targets worldwide. The strike came after Hezbollah fired Katyusha rockets at Israeli military positions, prompting Israeli retaliation.

Putin Vows Military Deployment Along Finland Border Over NATO Accession

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to re-deploy military forces along the border with Finland in response to Finland's upcoming accession to the NATO alliance. Putin criticized Finland's decision, citing previously ideal relations and the absence of territorial disputes. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo emphasized Finland's preparedness in facing hybrid threats, including Russia's weaponization of migration. He urged the EU to adopt comprehensive strategies to enhance resilience and border security, warning of the risks posed by increasing migrant numbers and calling for urgent reviews of existing legislation.

College Sport

BYU Basketball Eyes 4-Seed in NCAA Tournament, Say Bracket Projections

BYU basketball is poised to enter the NCAA Tournament, with 20% of brackets projecting them as a 4-seed and 79% as a 5-seed. Their average seed of 4.81 is the highest among 5-seeds. A strong showing in the Big 12 tournament could boost them to a 4-seed, necessitating 2-3 wins. Their first opponent will be determined from the UCF-Oklahoma State game, with UCF presenting a Quad Two opportunity and Oklahoma State a Quad Three one. Advancing would pit them against Texas Tech in a Quad One matchup.

BYU Football Cancels 2024 Spring Game Due to Stadium Surface Replacement

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake confirmed that there will be no Spring game for the BYU football team in 2024 due to the replacement of the playing surface at Lavell Edwards Stadium. The decision was made in light of concerns about the condition of the old grass during the 2023 season. While fans may be disappointed, Sitake believes the sacrifice will be worth it. Instead of a Spring game, BYU will host an alumni game on the West Campus Field, featuring former BYU quarterbacks like Riley Nelson, Jake Heaps, and Max Hall.

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