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Provo
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ American Legion Dean Mendenhall, Provo Post 13 will honor 14 Korean War veterans and one World War II veteran at 6 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 19) in the Historic Courthouse 3rd Floor Ballroom in Provo. Honorees will receive medals and honorary lifetime memberships as prominent Legion leaders attend. Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Monday night, the Utah cheer community honored young athlete Addi Smith at Utah Xtreme Cheer and Utah Fusion All-Stars after her death over the weekend. Practices were canceled and a GoFundMe was launched to support her family—her legacy will live on among teammates and coaches. KUTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At last week's Bank of Utah economic forecast event in Lehi, experts warned high mortgage rates and rising home prices are straining development as strong demand meets construction challenges plus zoning hurdles, leaving affordability in Utah County and along the Wasatch Front under pressure. Daily Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A series of storms will bring heavy snow today and may trigger dangerous avalanche conditions on mountain slopes. The Utah Avalanche Center advises checking forecasts and carrying rescue gear + staying away from slopes steeper than 30 degrees. KUTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Bill 390 would fund a $2 million study to evaluate psychedelic-assisted therapy for combat veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD—approved by the House Health and Human Services Committee—and it now moves to the House Floor. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In this week's Adam and Spence show, hosts updated on BYU guard Richie Saunders' injury and celebrated the magic of college basketball in Logan. They also praised Weber State alum Damian Lillard after his third three-point shootout win over the weekend — while discussing highlights from the NBA All-Star game. KUTV
- ➤ Utah-tied athletes earned seven medals in the 2026 Winter Games after the halfway mark. Breezy Johnson took gold in Women's Downhill while Jaelin Kauf collected two silvers in moguls events — cementing Team USA's strong showing as the competition continues. KUTV
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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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Homework Assistance on Thursdays
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free service — Help students from grades 1-12 stay on track with their homework and learning.
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Teen Takeover: Into the Fire
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Train through exciting challenges inspired by the Hunger Games with trivia, games, and creative activities.
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Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore creativity together through various art mediums in a family-friendly environment.
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