Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
Good morning, Provo.
🎓 Education
Senate Bill 69 aims to establish a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in K-12 schools as the default policy, while allowing local school districts to tailor their own rules (reflecting mixed voter reactions).
The bill passed a Senate vote and now awaits consideration in the House Education Committee.
🌲 Environment
This week’s snowfall did little to boost Utah’s record low snowpack.
Conservationists warn Great Salt Lake may hit another record low later this fall, exposing hazardous lakebed dust that could harm local air quality.
🏛️ Government
Utah lawmakers awarded a legislative citation to honor Charlie Kirk, his wife Erika, and local Turning Point USA chapters on Monday, Feb.
23. The tribute comes months after Kirk’s death at UVU and shows a united cross-party commitment to reject political violence.
🏈 Sports
BYU earned a 79 to 69 upset win over Iowa State at the Marriott Center on Saturday (Feb.
21), with forward AJ Dybantsa scoring 29 points to lead the team to its first marquee win over a top 15 squad after a slow start.
BYU upset No. 6 Iowa State at the Marriott Center on Saturday, Feb.
21. Freshman AJ Dybantsa led with 29 points while several players pitched in extra scoring (with Richie Saunders absent) to boost the team's confidence for the season.
🎉 Provo Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday Mandarin Club
4-5 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Practice Mandarin with beginner and intermediate groups in a welcoming environment.
Basic Computing Class
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Enroll now — Learn essential computer skills over 10 weeks while engaging with local community resources.
English Playgroup
10:30-11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A weekly playgroup for young children where parents connect and kids engage in fun learning activities.
United States National Amateur Dancesport Championships
Multiple sessions — J. Willard Marriott Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nation's top amateur ballroom dancers compete for the championship title.
Basic Computer Skills Class
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Gain essential computer skills over 10 weeks to enhance your digital confidence.
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