Good morning, Provo.

State officials report Utah's traffic fatalities dropped to a six-year low of 264 in 2025, though motorcyclist and teen deaths increased + urging drivers to adopt safe habits.

UVU President Astrid Tuminez announced she will step down on May 1—after serving over 7 years through personal loss and campus challenges, and the board has begun its search for a new leader.

Under her term, the university grew significantly, doubling its endowment and becoming Utah’s largest.

Utah faces poor air quality today from an inversion caused by recent storms + the Division of Air Quality has banned open burning in the Salt Lake Valley, Davis and Utah counties to limit further pollution as conditions remain hazardous.

Lawmakers stressed that conservation is critical to restoring water to the Great Salt Lake as municipal use grows and agricultural demand falls.

They may propose new bills next week to report water consumption and offer cost incentives for efficiency in the upcoming session.

A new climate change study finds Utah remains a contender to host Winter Games beyond 2034 if adjustments like moving Olympic dates earlier are made to secure cold conditions.

Organizers face potential challenges at venues (Soldier Hollow) if high emissions lead to less reliable snow in coming decades.

In boys basketball at TAYLOR, West Field High rallied for a comeback win with a score of 58 to 52 over Clearfield Wednesday to remain unbeaten in Region 5 as Drew Faddis scored 25 points; other region games also produced wins by Box Elder, Morgan + Bear River.

African Dance and Drumming Class

6-7:30 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore the vibrant cultures of Africa through music and movement in this engaging community class.

Pedals, Pipes & Pizza Youth Event

10 a.m. — Brigham Young University — RSVP required — A youth-friendly introduction to the pipe organ with music, demonstrations, and pizza.

Thursday Homework Assistance

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A valuable resource for grades 1-12 to catch up and stay on track with homework.

Family Art Class

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost not specified — Engage your family's creativity through various art mediums and collaborative projects.

Spanish Playgroup

11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — A weekly gathering for parents and their little ones to enjoy play and build community in Spanish.

Conversational English Class

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — free entry — Enhance your day-to-day English speaking skills in a supportive setting.

Reading Club for Kids

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Help kids grades K-8 foster a love for reading while enjoying pizza and a book to take home.

English Playgroup for Kids

10:30-11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A friendly space for children to play and parents to connect.

Family Art Class

5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — General registration required — Explore creativity through various artistic mediums for all ages.

LEGO Storytime for Kids

4-5 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Register early — A fun-filled time with storytelling and LEGO building for young creators.