Good morning, Provo.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.