Good morning, Provo.

Utah County resident Jeremiah Joseph Evans—known as 'The Bull'—was sentenced today in Salt Lake City to 8 years in prison with an additional 3 years of supervised release and must pay $19,134,150 in restitution after pleading guilty to securities fraud and money laundering.

State leaders in Utah have asked Congress to relax federal rules so geothermal energy can help double power output in the next 10 years.

A House energy subcommittee held a hearing Monday in Cedar City and Utah officials recommended more public land leasing and faster permit approvals (including drilling permits processed in 60 days) to fix delays.

Sen. John Curtis and Sen. Mark Kelly introduced bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to restore WIFIA eligibility—letting water districts use federal loans as local match funds—to boost water infrastructure as drought and poor snowpack strain supplies.

The measure is aimed at helping local communities secure essential treatment and storage projects amid growing water scarcity.

Starting June 2, Cinemark theaters in Utah including Provo will offer a 9:30 a.m. Wednesday family movie for $1.75 plus tax.

The discount also covers snack packs and drink combos until Aug. 7+ sponsored by upcoming DreamWorks Animation films.

Kevin Bruder, president and chief executive officer of the Utah Grizzlies and longtime general manager of the Maverik Center, died unexpectedly over the weekend at age 56 (he also served as chairman of the ECHL Board of Governors) as announced by team officials.

Kevin Bruder, the longtime president and CEO of the Utah Grizzlies, died Sunday at 56 while enjoying the outdoors—he led the team since 2005 and was known for his dedication to mentoring others.

He is survived by his wife Susan and four children.

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.

Northwest Stories Live Performance

8 PM - 12 AM — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world's first story album brought to life on stage with music and performances by notable actors.

Grassroots Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

7-8:30 p.m. — Kiwanis Park — Free entry — Experience a joyful, interactive performance of Shakespeare's timeless classic under the stars.

Spanish Story Time in the Park

10:00-10:30 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free entry — Enjoy story time in the sunshine this summer at one of Provo's beautiful parks.