Good morning, Provo.

Utah-based Minky Couture received national attention when its signature blankets were included in exclusive celebrity gift bags at the Grammys, with stars like Justin Bieber and Reba McEntire seen using the product (a milestone for the Layton-founded brand).

Utah-based social media influencers are blending traditional Mormon ties with modern trends in fashion, business, and family to shift local culture away from strict religious labels.

The report notes these influencers use digital platforms to redefine what being Mormon means in everyday life.

A proposal to ban AI glasses in classrooms passed the House and a Senate committee on Wednesday and now moves through the legislature as educators express concerns about cheating while local districts maintain control over tech use.

Senate Bill 34 — which lets state education officials flex the $1,000 suicide prevention grant if budgets shrink — may soon ensure every school keeps funding Hope4Utah’s Hope Squad training.

The bill is under review after schools relied on the program for vital mental health support.

Utah is set to receive about $567,810 from Walmart as part of a multi-state settlement over claims it misled customers and drivers in its Spark Driver program.

New driver protections will be implemented to ensure clear pay disclosures.

Utah River Commissioner Gene Shawcroft said Upper Basin states offered a generous conservation plan before Feb.

14 which Lower Basin states dismissed without counterproposal; the Bureau of Reclamation’s alternative plans now require comments by March 2, & negotiations could lead to litigation if no solution emerges by July 1.

Utah's sports scene has grown from hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics through the rise of teams like the Jazz and Mammoth, and officials plan to expand further with moves that could bring an MLB team and a new sports district near the Delta Center before the 2034 Winter Games.

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.

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.

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.

Basic Computer Skills Class

6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Enhance your digital literacy with skills in typing, email, and internet use.