Monday, January 26th, 2026
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
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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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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.
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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.
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