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Provo
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The new video series Becoming Brigham debuts weekly on Monday on YouTube and challenges false online claims about Brigham Young with 12-minute episodes featuring respected BYU historians (including John Wilson and Camrey Fox). It offers clear, research-backed insights on his legacy for local viewers. Deseret News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials report Utah’s snowpack is setting a record low with just 5.2 inches of water in snow this early February, below the median levels measured in recent decades. Water managers warn that reduced snowpack may lower water supplies for agriculture later this season. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Developers from Data Center Power Company met with residents at Santaquin City Hall on Jan. 29 to discuss plans for the Summit Ridge Data Center near I-15 exit 242 and address concerns over transparency. The project—approved in October 2024—could boost local tax revenue but still lacks a set construction date. Daily Herald
- ➤ Governor Spencer Cox along with over 100 state and community leaders will attend the Winter Games in Milan-Cortina starting Feb.6 to study key operations and pick up planning tips for Utah’s 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with tours of command centers + transportation hubs. Deseret News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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