Good morning, Provo.

At Bountiful Veterans Park, a Gold Star mom turns her grief into advocacy by supporting weekly programs from Utah Blue Star Families (a local support group) that help military families.

She uses her son’s memory to help others find solace as they honor service.

A study using search data from Feb.

2025 to Jan. 2026 found that Utah ranked fourth nationwide for curiosity about BDSM-related topics, with about 330 searches per 100,000 residents. The report also shows high local interest in a quiz that explains what BDSM means.

The Utah Board of Tourism Development approved state film incentives for seven new productions that will bring $12.6 million + create over 600 jobs across 11 counties, boosting opportunities for local talent and strengthening the film industry.

State officials said that brush fires burned 11 acres in Spanish Fork and 89 acres near Springville last week, possibly marking an early wildfire season due to low snowpack and dry fuels.

The Spanish Fork Fire Department remains on alert and urges residents to manage campfires carefully.

The American Red Cross is offering a free A1C test for Utah blood donors through the end of March.

Executive director Benjamin Donner said the program will help donors learn about their diabetes risk while supporting the blood supply.

On Monday night, the Utah Mammoth beat the Stars 6 to 3 after Jack McBain scored a tie-breaking shorthanded goal at 4:16 in the third period — the win ended Dallas’s franchise-record 15-game point streak and boosted the Mammoth’s wild-card lead by five points.

BYU Cougars will tip off their NCAA Tournament game on Thursday at 5:25 p.m. MDT in Portland as a No. 6 seed; the team aims to overcome a season of injury setbacks and will meet either Texas or NC State next.

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.

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.

Ducks Unlimited: Gander Handlers Banquet

Evening — Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Ticketed event — Support wetlands conservation while enjoying a night of community spirit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spanish Book Babies

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities designed for children and their caregivers.

Coding Chaos

12-2 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Play with robots and learn to code while competing in games with friends!