Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Provo earned gold-level bicycle-friendly status by the League of American Bicyclists after spending over $21 million on bike infrastructure since 2020.
Mayor Judkins said the city plans to invest another $46 million over the next five years to enhance cycling safety and connectivity.
💼 Business
Intermountain Health announced plans to freeze its pension program, affecting a third of its 68,000 employees due to financial pressures like lower government payments and inflation.
Benefits earned up to the freeze date (Dec. 31) will be safeguarded and redirected toward a 401(k) contribution increase and additional retirement services.
🎓 Education
The Timpanogos School Board appointed Joseph N.
Jensen as the new superintendent on Wednesday, Jan. 28 in Lindon, Orem, Pleasant Grove and Vineyard. Jensen—who served as principal at Timpanogos High—will visit all 29 schools in his first 100 days to connect with staff, parents and administrators.
Three new Utah County school districts have named superintendents after voters approved splitting the current district in 2024.
Dr Joel Perkins, Dr Vicki Carter, and Dr Joseph N Jensen will lead Aspen Peaks, Lake Mountain, and Timpanogos, which will begin operations in July 2027.
BYU has launched the Cougar Pell Promise program to help low-income students pay the rest of their tuition — covering aid for up to eight semesters.
High school seniors must apply by Feb. 1 and complete annual FAFSA and scholarship applications to keep the funding.
🏛️ Government
Utah drivers pay 39 cents per gallon in gas tax, the highest in the Mountain West, and legislators are considering a shift to refineries to ease costs.
The tax generated $246 million last fiscal year even as the state operates five large refineries.
🏥 Health
A poll of 799 registered voters in Utah conducted Jan.
7-12 shows that nearly 6 in 10 support allowing doctors to help end a terminally ill patient's life, with agnostic or other voters showing highest support and Latter-day Saints opposing. The results align with national trends as demographics evolve.
🏈 Sports
Eighty-one athletes from Utah, including 14 natives, will represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy as the state leverages its premier winter sports facilities.
The team includes local trainers and Utah alumni.
🎉 Provo Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Author Event with Matt Dinniman
6-8 p.m. — Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Ticketed event — Hear author Matt Dinniman discuss his new book 'Operation Bounce House' followed by a signing session.
Thursday Homework Help
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Kids grades 1-12 get guidance to stay on track with their homework and learning.
Homework Help Session
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center — Free entry — Kids from grades 1-12 can receive assistance with their homework and academic challenges.
Provo City Library Valentine's Ball
6-10 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — $50 per ticket ($100 per couple) — Celebrate love with a catered dinner and live jazz music.
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