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Provo
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FOX 13 will cover the 2026 Utah County Spelling Bee live from the Covey Center for the Arts in Provo today. The competition begins at 10:30 a.m. and rounds run through the championship round at 1:50 p.m., with sixty students vying for a national invitation. FOX 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A seventh-generation family farm in Spanish Fork is using time-tested water conservation techniques and planting 250,000 drought-resistant tulips to combat extreme heat and low water levels. The farm expects the tulips will be ready for viewing soon to help boost income when other crops struggle. FOX 13
- ➤ Ring expanded its Fire Watch feature nationwide to alert residents about wildfires when Watch Duty reports a fire (cameras on Ring Protect analyze smoke) to help communities act before flames spread. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Church backed Senate Bill 256 (Identity Protection Modifications) to counter harmful deepfakes and safeguard against false claims, and the law now awaits Governor Cox's signature. If signed, it will permit defamation actions up to 70 years after death. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU ended its season with a 79-71 loss to 11-seeded Texas on Thursday, Mar. 19 at Moda Center in Portland—coach Kevin Young praised AJ Dybantsa’s standout play and plans to build a stronger roster next season. Deseret News
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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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Literacy Support Group
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Kids aged 7-12 explore reading and writing through fun hands-on activities.
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Reading Club for Kids
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center — Free — Encourage a love for reading with group activities, pizza, and a book to take home.
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Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost varies — Explore creativity through a variety of art mediums in a fun family setting.
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