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PROVO, Utah — A peaceful Provo neighborhood has been shaken by a string of gunshots heard early in the morning and late at night this week. Authorities are investigating the incidents and attempting to determine who is behind the gunfire, as local residents express growing concern about the rising crime in the area. The incidents occurred along 600 South, between 1600 and 700 West, where neighbors have long enjoyed a quiet and safe living environment. Patricia Burnett, a resident of the area, spoke with 2News about the situation, explaining that while she hadn’t heard the shots herself, the news was…

Provo, Utah – After years of persistent drought, city officials in Provo have launched the final phase of a pilot project designed to replenish the city’s groundwater supply. This week, construction crews began digging at Riverview Park, located in north Provo, to implement a solution aimed at stabilizing the local water supply. The Riverview Park construction site marks a critical step in a years-long initiative to enhance the city’s water reserves. City officials are hopeful that the project will lead to increased replenishment of the aquifer, which has been steadily declining due to the ongoing drought conditions. “Before it became…