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Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Utah Jazz players and their owners visited the new Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Family Campus in Lehi to lead crafts, games, plus creative activities for young patients. Deseret News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Utah bill moving through the Legislature will allow the state board to adjust suicide prevention funds for schools, raising concerns among Springville High students that even small reductions could limit resources for their Hope Squad program — a peer support initiative. FOX 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Spencer Cox returned from Washington D.C. this week with a promise of up to $1 billion in federal funds for Great Salt Lake restoration, and lawmakers will soon draft proposals to boost water conservation. Advocates support ideas like desalination & water sharing to improve the lake’s future. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah lawmakers advanced three bills aimed at improving animal welfare. HB87 (Biscuit’s bill) passed a Senate reading to let abused animals move to foster care, while SB201 and HB553 will move forward to reduce euthanasia and adjust dog attack claims procedures. Deseret News
- ➤ Provo officials planned a traffic light at Timpview and Quail Valley to ease crashes near Timpview High School + Edgemont Elementary, but neighbors rejected the idea. The city will review other options and update the community by Apr. 1. KUTV
- ➤ Lindon City has released a traffic circulation plan to manage heavy traffic for the Lindon Temple open house from March 12 to April 11 (9 a.m. to 8 p.m., excluding April 4). The plan details specific turn instructions for northern and southern arrivals and marks no-parking zones around the temple. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A Utah judge ordered the Western Athletic Conference to let UVU sports teams play in postseason tournaments & restore their media broadcasts after the school was barred for not paying an exit fee. The decision affects eight tournaments starting Feb. 27 and aims to prevent harm to the Orem-based school. Deseret News
- ➤ Utah Mammoth forward Clayton Keller returned home on Feb. 22 with Olympic gold from Italy — Team USA’s first win in 46 years — and he will rejoin his team for a home game against the Colorado Avalanche as they aim for the Wild Card playoff spot. KUTV
- ➤ BYU fell 97-84 to UCF Tuesday night at the Marriott Center in a game where the Cougars trailed by as many as 36, ending their winning home streak and dimming hopes for March. Coach Kevin Young said low effort and poor defense led to the loss. Deseret News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Homework Help for Kids
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Kids in grades 1-12 get guided homework assistance to stay on track in school.
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Club STEM
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore science and technology through hands-on experiments and museum trips for kids aged 7-14.
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