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Provo
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A March poll found that 67% of Utahns are confident in local colleges compared with 53% who trust national institutions. Education leaders say affordable tuition & community ties boost trust and they plan to improve programs to better meet market needs. Deseret News
- ➤ State lawmakers passed bills that change school tech rules by banning phones during class, setting up a parent-approved website list for Chromebooks, and adding Wi-Fi to rural school buses; Gov. Cox is expected to sign the measures soon. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The World Anti-Doping Agency proposed adding a clause to Utah’s 2034 Winter Games host contract that may cancel the event if its anti-doping rules are not fully respected; local officials remain confident the clause will not be triggered (the proposal will be reviewed by WADA in November). Deseret News
- ➤ State officials have relaunched a program to warn families, students, and outdoor explorers about the dangers of abandoned mines — 10,000 sites present serious risks and 7,000 have been secured — and to share new materials for fourth-grade lessons. FOX 13
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Provo Planning Commission partially approved Brixton Capital and PEG Companies’ $500 million plan to redevelop the 23-acre Provo Towne Centre into an indoor-outdoor mixed-use center with retail, apartments, and townhomes, while city officials will review the rezoning proposal on April 14. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU earned a 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will play the winner of Texas and NC State's First Four matchup on Thursday in Portland. Cougars coach Kevin Young led the team to the tournament in his first two seasons, marking the program's 33rd appearance in history. Deseret News
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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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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.
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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!
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Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost info not provided — Unleash your family’s creativity with painting, clay, and collaborative art projects.
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