Daily Provo Logo Daily Provo

Monday, January 26th, 2026

SHARE

Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4 was tested across Utah County and used at Countdown in Provo to haul sound equipment. Its refreshed design, comfortable interior, and efficient Hurricane engine impressed local drivers (price around $67,965) while balancing work and family needs.  Standard-Examiner

SPORTS NEWS

  • Utah Olympian Marv Melville recalled his 1956 Olympic race in Cortina d’Ampezzo as the Winter Games return on Feb. 6. Battling blood cancer near his 91st birthday, the Cottonwood Heights native remains passionate about skiing while watching the event on TV since he cannot attend this year.  Deseret News
  • On Saturday, Jan. 24, BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa set a school record with 43 points in the 91-78 win over Utah at the Marriott Center — his scoring helped boost BYU’s 17-2 record as the team prepares for today’s game against No. 1 Arizona.  Deseret News
  • Local skimo athletes, including University of Utah freshman Landon Jakob, prepare for the sport’s Olympic debut next month in Milan-Cortina + their efforts may influence planned sports at Utah’s 2034 Winter Games.  Deseret News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 1/27/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Wed, 1/28/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Thu, 1/29/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Fri, 1/30/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Mon, 2/2/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Wed, 2/4/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Thu, 2/5/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Fri, 2/6/26

    View event
  • Family Art Class

    5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore creativity through painting, clay, and collaborative projects in a family-friendly environment.

    Mon, 2/9/26

    View event
  • Homework Help Session

    6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Students in grades 1-12 can get assistance with their homework and stay on track with their studies.

    Tue, 2/10/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The cure for pain is in the pain.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Provo

Welcome to the Daily Provo, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Provo, Utah community. If you like the Daily Provo, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Provo.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Provo and across Utah. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Provo

A free Provo community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here