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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rocky Mountain Power reported an outage affecting 2,700 customers that began around 6:00 p.m. Monday in Eagle Mountain and said power was expected to be restored by 9:00 p.m. The cause remains unknown. FOX 13
- ➤ Elder W. Mark Bassett, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Seventy, died Monday from a traumatic brain injury in St. George + he had served as executive director of the missionary department since 2016. FOX 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Church said Elder W. Mark Bassett died on May 11 in St. George after a traumatic brain injury (he was 59) while with his family. He served as a General Authority Seventy since April 2016 and will be remembered for his faithful service. KUTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Economists reported that Utah consumer sentiment fell from March to April (its lowest level since 2022) partly because of rising gas prices amid the Iran conflict, though most remain optimistic and business outlooks exceed the national average. KUTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders and advocates have rallied today to preserve the Targeted Adult Medicaid program that supplies 12 months of continuous coverage to homeless residents and parolees. Officials say the program will shift to regular coverage on July 1, 2027 + they urge CMS to approve a waiver. Daily Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Utah health officials are preparing for the return of three local passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship after a hantavirus outbreak; one tested positive and another is symptomatic. The state is coordinating with the CDC + local partners to ensure close monitoring and safety for returning passengers. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Atlantic Across America Utah event, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith said the team will focus on drafting the best player available over the next 40 days and may make bold moves, praising the Ainges for their smart draft strategies. Deseret News
- ➤ Big 12 schools are not accepting RedBird’s $30M line of credit; BYU has firmly rejected private equity in its sports program while Utah did not comment on its plans. Other conference members have already declined the offer, and decisions from the remaining schools are expected within the year. Deseret News
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Russian Playgroup
10:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Connect with fellow parents and watch your little ones learn and socialize in a welcoming environment.
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Circus Golden Star Show
1:30 – 3:00 PM — Provo Towne Centre — $33.23+ — Experience excitement under the big top with thrilling acts and family-friendly fun.
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Circus Golden Star Show
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Provo Towne Centre — Tickets start at $33.23 — Experience the magic of the circus under the big top with family-friendly performances.
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Will Baxter Band: A Tribute to Neil Diamond
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Covey Center for the Arts — Free, reserve tickets online — Celebrate the iconic sounds of Neil Diamond with the Will Baxter Band's tribute show.
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Board Game Construction Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Unleash your creativity by designing games or testing out others' creations.
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Provo Career Fair
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Free entry — Connect face-to-face with recruiters from local and Fortune 500 companies for exciting career opportunities.
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Russian Playgroup
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Engage with other parents and let children play and learn in a supportive environment.
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Spanish Story Time at Lakeview Park
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free — Enjoy story time in the sunshine with captivating tales for children.
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2026 Summer Band Concert Series
7 p.m. — North Park, Provo — Free entry — Enjoy delightful performances by the Utah Premiere Brass every Sunday in June.
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