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Provo
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of Utah County received a $45K donation from the Utah Association of Realtors housing opportunity fund on Monday, Feb. 8 to support its critical home repair program for seniors + families in need. The funds will cover a year’s worth of essential supplies for home repairs. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gourmet Gift Baskets CEO Ryan Abood helped uncover rising Valentine’s romance scams when his company’s AI flagged unusual credit card activity and Utah consumer protection director Katie Hass warned that online-only meetings may signal a scam attempt. FOX 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ President Dallin H. Oaks delivered a devotional at the BYU Marriott Center during the 150th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 10, urging students to blend spiritual learning with scientific methods and support one another amid increasing digital distractions. Deseret News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new bill called SB 268 would let public school teachers include religious context in history lessons without fear of discipline. If passed, it will apply to grades K-12 next school year — the change aims to offer factual background without pushing personal beliefs. KUTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials said Tuesday night at the Capitol that the Great Salt Lake is shrinking mainly because agriculture uses 75% of the state’s water & monitoring shows no rising arsenic levels from exposed lakebed dust in nearby communities. They stressed that long-term water conservation is key to protecting the lake. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah Rep. Blake Moore introduced the No Foreign NIL Funds Act Tuesday in Washington to block foreign funding from entering college sports through NIL deals, sponsorships, and media rights while allowing investments from approved nations (Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and NATO members) so university athletics remain free from foreign influence. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Scott Haney, coach at Salem Hills High, competed on Wheel of Fortune and his filmed episode airs Monday, Feb. 16 (6 p.m.) on KJZZ, with Haney praising the show's high production quality and urging fellow Utahns to try their luck. KUTV
- ➤ BYU snapped its four game losing streak with a 99 to 94 road win over Baylor Tuesday night as Wright and Dybantsa scored 30+ points to push the Cougars to an 18 to 6 record. Deseret News
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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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The Coronation of Poppea
7:30 p.m. — Brigham Young University — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the enchanting performance of a classic opera featuring a talented faculty woodwind quintet.
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Club STEM for Kids
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost unknown — An exciting hands-on exploration of science and technology for kids ages 7–14.
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Reading Club
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center — Free pizza and book — Encourage a love for reading in young kids through group activities and delicious pizza.
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English Playgroup for Kids
10:30-11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Engage in a weekly playgroup where children learn and socialize while parents connect and share parenting strategies.
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Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center — Cost info not specified — Dive into creativity with painting, clay, and collaborative art projects for all ages.
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Knitting Workshop for Beginners
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Learn basic stitches and techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment for teens and adults.
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Club STEM
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost details not specified — Young explorers delve into science and technology with hands-on activities and museum visits.
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Homework Help on Thursday
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Students aged 6-18 get homework assistance to catch up and stay on track academically.
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