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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman fell at Bridal Veil Falls in February, spending weeks unconscious and months in the hospital before returning home about a month ago; she now warns other hikers to prepare for unexpected conditions as she awaits upcoming skull surgery + relies on a GoFundMe campaign. KUTV
- ➤ After several highway accidents occurred last Friday on I-80 and I-15, UDOT crews said unpredictable spring storms prevented pre-treating roads because pavement temperatures remained above freezing. Officials urged drivers to slow down and adjust driving in changing conditions (drivers should exercise caution). FOX 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Provo Burger opened on March 25 at 3225 N. Canyon Road, taking over the historic site of Ripple’s Drive-in and offering quality burgers+shakes made with local ingredients. The new owners plan community events like a battle of the bands and open mic nights to bring neighbors together. Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A guide lists summer festivals and community days statewide including art walks + music, theater and cultural events. The schedule details dates and venues to help local residents plan outings. Deseret News
- ➤ The refurbished rocket stands at Art City Auto Body in Springville as a reminder of the historic Suntana Raceway. Owner Daniel Arce restored it with red, white + blue markings near the split of U.S. 89 and South State Street to honor local racing memories. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Utah public schools removed four books (Life is Funny, The Haters, The Bluest Eyes, and People Kill People) after Spring break from Davis, Jordan, Washington, and Tooele districts, raising the total banned titles to 36. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UDOT announced a 14-hour closure of U.S. 189 in Provo Canyon on Sunday from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pavement repairs related to a widening project, and drivers are encouraged to use I-80 as an alternate route while I-15 sees summer lane reductions for bridge repairs. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Utah Mammoth have set their Round 1 playoff schedule as they face Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup playoffs - they will open with two road games in Las Vegas on Sunday, Apr. 19 at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Apr. 21 at 7:30 p.m. KUTV
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Ballroom Book Sale
12-3 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Most books $2 or less — Build your home library and support library programs at this gigantic book sale.
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Utah Metropolitan Ballet: Tribute
7-10 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $29-$60 — Experience a unique dance performance featuring the world premiere of a new piece by choreographer Vanessa Cook.
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Ties & Tiaras Daddy-Daughter Dance
5-7 p.m. — Provo Recreation Center — $30 per couple, $5 for each additional child — Experience an enchanting evening of dance, crafts, and cherished moments for dads and daughters.
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Russian Playgroup
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — A weekly gathering for parents and toddlers in a supportive, social environment.
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Stories and Music for Babies
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free event — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers.
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LEGO Storytime Program
4-5 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Kids ages 5-8 enjoy stories and creative LEGO building at this engaging program.
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Russian Play Group
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — A weekly playgroup for children to learn and socialize while parents connect and share parenting tactics.
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