🌱 What investigators say happened in Monday night’s fatal Provo crash

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In today's newsletter:

• What investigators say happened in Monday night’s fatal Provo crash
• How an undercover sting led to an arrest at Provo Police
• What we know about Monday night’s fatal crash in Provo

Also on today's calendar: East gym-BWr v. Summit and Provo and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 37 degrees.
• Wednesday: A touch of afternoon rain, temps: high: 52, low: 29.
• Thursday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 49 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 80-year-old man dies after being hit by car in Provo, police say (kslnewsradio.com) — An 80-year-old man died after being hit by a pickup while crossing 920 South near 100 West in Provo on Monday evening, according to police. The man was taken to Utah Valley Hospital in critical condition and later died, and westbound traffic on 920 South was closed during the investigation.
   

2. Lehi man accused of enticement after sending sexual messages to minor he met on Reddit (abc4.com) — Provo Police arrested a 26-year-old Lehi man at the Provo Police Department after an undercover investigation into alleged online enticement of a person he believed was a 16-year-old. Investigators say he used encrypted chat apps, requested explicit images, and has prior related felony charges. He is being held in Utah County Jail without bail following the ICAC Task Force operation.
   

3. Police respond to fatal auto-pedestrian crash in Provo (kslnewsradio.com) — Police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash in Provo near 920 S 100 West that happened Monday evening, drawing an active response from Provo officers. Details are still emerging, and authorities may release more information as the investigation continues, so residents should expect possible police activity in that area.
   

4. What's Really Driving Up US Electricity Prices? We Unpack the Numbers. (wri.org) — Rising U.S. electricity prices are being driven by a mix of aging grid infrastructure, volatile natural gas costs, extreme weather, and shifting demand, with some relief coming from cheaper wind and solar power, including projects serving homes in Provo. The piece explains why rates vary so much by state and customer type, and outlines policy options that could eventually ease bills for Utahns.
   

📸 Around Provo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Provo

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Alicia Stockman
  Velour Live Music Gallery, 135 N University Ave, Provo
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• East gym-BWr v. Summit and Provo
  Mountain View High School , 665 W Center St , Orem
  5:00 pm
• GWrestling @ West Jordan Duals
  Orem High Orem, UT 84097
  6:00 pm
• BWrestling Dual w/Summit, Uintah @ MVHS
  MVHS Orem, UT 84097
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Team Evaluations - Millcreek Library
  Millcreek Community Library , 2266 E Evergreen Ave , Salt Lake City
  5:00 pm
• Winter Read & Sing Concert
  Sunset View Elementary School Provo, UT 84601
  5:00 pm
• Jingle Bells Bubble Rave! (A Family Christmas Experience)
  Arlington Hall , 268 W 100 S , Provo
  5:00 pm
• Ore Tree Lighting Ceremony
  Orem High Orem, UT 84097
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Little Caesars Spirit Night (Noche de espíritu de Little Caesars)
  Little Caesars Pizza , 1690 N State St , Orem
  4:00 pm
• Spirit Night at Culver's
  Westmore Elementary School Orem, UT 84058
  5:00 pm
• BWrestling Dual w/Bountiful - JA
  Orem High Orem, UT 84097
  5:00 pm
• MDT Showcase
  Orem High Orem, UT 84097
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

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