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Provo
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers for the 2026 session plan to reshape K-12 education by proposing a retention policy for struggling third graders + expanding bell-to-bell cellphone bans, along with digital literacy and substitute teacher changes. The measures may affect schools across the region. Deseret News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A survey by One Utah Health Collaborative finds one-third of Utahns delay care because of cost and one-fourth incur medical debt, prompting health leaders to discuss rising premiums + steps to improve affordable care during a recent webinar. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Warm weather in Heber forced skijoring organizers to move the race from the rodeo arena to a parking lot after muddy conditions raised safety concerns. The tour will visit Logan on Jan. 30–31 and Salt Lake on Feb. 27–28. FOX 13
- ➤ Park City native Casey Dawson, who won a team bronze in Beijing, is gearing up for his second Olympics with a fresh villain arc mindset; his family + fans will see him compete in the 5000-meter event on Feb. 8 in Milan. KUTV
- ➤ Egor Demin, the 19-year-old NBA rookie, said his record-setting season at BYU, where he posted 180 assists and earned Big 12 honors, helped him transition to play with the Nets; he misses the local fan support (a reminder of his Provo roots) and plans to watch Cougar games soon. Deseret News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Russian Playgroup for Children
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — A weekly playgroup for parents and kids aged 1-5 to learn, socialize, and build community.
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Community Café
6-7:30 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Enjoy a potluck dinner and engage in community discussions to support local families.
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