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Provo
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Spanish Fork officials are investigating an 11-acre brush fire that spread through a dry field near a neighborhood and park on Tuesday afternoon, as firefighters quickly suppressed the blaze within an hour and reported no property damage. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elder Rasband was named Wednesday as the 21st commissioner of the Church Educational System; he replaces Elder Clark G. Gilbert, who was called as an apostle on Feb. 12, and will oversee church schools including BYU + BYU-Idaho + BYU-Hawaii + Ensign College + BYU-Pathway Worldwide and seminaries and institutes. Deseret News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Restructuring retiree portfolios for inflation protection is a growing focus as Utah experts advise moving funds from low-yield CDs to fixed indexed annuities, bond ladders and dividend stocks (with options like TIPS to safeguard income) to secure rising purchasing power. Standard-Examiner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah Attorney General Derek Brown said today that a tentative $280 million settlement with Ticketmaster & Live Nation does not break their hold on live entertainment tickets after Utahns spent $400.4 million in 2024. Other states have expressed similar concerns and may pursue further action. Deseret News
- ➤ Utah was selected for a three-year pilot program to test electric vertical takeoff and landing flight technology. The state will collaborate with Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, and Oklahoma to integrate highly automated aircraft into US airspace — trials aimed to boost economic growth and support future events like the 2034 Olympic Winter Games. Standard-Examiner
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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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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.
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Homework Help Program
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Get academic support and keep your child on track with their homework from grades 1-12.
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Ducks Unlimited: Gander Handlers Banquet
Evening — Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Ticketed event — Support wetlands conservation while enjoying a night of community spirit.
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Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Explore creativity with painting, clay, and collaborative art projects for all ages.
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Tuesday Homework Help
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Receive guidance on assignments and stay on track with learning in a supportive environment.
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Literacy Support Group
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost info not provided — Engage kids ages 7-12 in hands-on activities to boost their reading and writing skills.
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Homework Help Session
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — Assistance for students in grades 1-12 to stay on track with their studies.
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