Good morning, Provo.

On Monday, Utah County held a memorial to remember four unsheltered community members—Jimmy, Amber, Alan, and Marc—lost over the winter.

Leaders from Community Action Services and the Genesis Project said volunteers now face a growing need as warming centers closed for the season and the housing crisis spurred more homelessness.

Explosive devices were found over a week across the Salt Lake Valley as arrests on April 25 in Provo led to bombs being discovered at the Provo Mall and in an Orem apartment, and a pipe bomb was later found in Logan on April 30+ the suspects now face multiple felony charges while investigators continue their work.

Provo city officials said today that residents must recycle correctly to lower fees since contaminated recycling sent to the landfill raises costs—dumpsters at Kiwanis Park were removed after misuse.

The Dry Creek Transfer Facility in Spanish Fork now handles all waste and better recycling practices will keep local costs down.

In 2023, Utah saw 606 overdose deaths—nearly half linked to fentanyl with methamphetamine accounting for most of the rest—and law enforcement seized over 28,000 fentanyl pills during operations in West Valley City and along I-15.

Author Sam Quinones warned synthetic drugs are now the deadliest and will be discussed at his upcoming Utah visit with Governor Spencer Cox during the 2025 Solutions Conference.

BYU basketball coach Kevin Young is preparing the Cougars for an anticipated 2025-26 season with a roster of top recruits and returning stars—each compared to high-performance cars to show their strengths.

The team will open on November 3 in Las Vegas with a game against Villanova as they aim for a historic run toward their first Final Four.

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.