Good morning, Provo.

Nearly a year after Sgt. Bill Hooser’s death in 2024, his wife said blue ribbons are being tied around Santaquin to honor his memory.

His daughter said she misses him but remembers him as a hero — a loving dad whose legacy lives on.

Four people were hospitalized after a pickup truck rolled off I-15 near Santaquin just before 6 p.m. on Sunday—one passenger sustained serious injuries while the driver and two other occupants had non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

A UTA rail maintenance worker, Juan Madrid, died from injuries he sustained when an SUV struck him near 5900 South on April 24— the driver later turned himself in to Murray police.

Two people, Mercedesa Kvec, 22, and Sergiu Kvec, 23, were arrested for stealing over $12K at nearly 10 Target stores in Utah—authorities say the thefts began in September 2024 and continued in March and April as the investigation unfolds.

Bradford Smith, who has ALS and lost his ability to speak, used Neuralink to type words with his eyes and have them read aloud—making him the first nonverbal patient to try the implant.

He was the third person overall to test the device, developed by Elon Musk’s company, which now helps him talk with his family.

Justin Sterner, who walked on at BYU and served a mission in Samoa, is pitching for the Athletics, posting a 0.00 ERA in 15 outings after debuting with Tampa Bay in May 2024—teammates praise his hard work to keep his spot in the big leagues.

Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival 2025

9 AM — Thanksgiving Point — Ticket info TBA — Immerse yourself in a vibrant display of over 900,000 spring flowers.

Mother's Day Brunch

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Sundance Mountain Resort — Reservation required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a lavish brunch featuring gourmet dishes and a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

Sister Act Jr

8-10 p.m. — Centennial Middle School Auditorium — Ticket information available — Enjoy a lively performance of Sister Act Jr presented by local talent.

Utah County FTR 3rd Annual 5k

9-11 a.m. — Exchange Park — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic 5k run along the Provo River trail followed by snacks and socializing.

Rebecca Lopez Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Free entry — Enjoy a fusion of pop, country, Latin, and religious music from an award-winning artist.