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Provo
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crumbl founders Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley announced they are stepping down from daily roles—remaining on the board—as the company seeks new leadership to help scale and enhance its customer experience. Their decision follows nearly a decade of growth since launching cookies in Logan. Deseret News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Monroe Rigby, a 17-year-old singer from Utah—who credits her local music training with her rise—will represent France in the Eurovision Song Contest grand finale on Saturday, May 16 in Vienna, livestreamed at 1 p.m. MDT. Deseret News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A hard freeze weeks ago wiped out fruit crops for many growers in southern Utah County, with Pyne Farms losing over $200,000 in revenue. As summer markets approach, vendors plan to offer alternative products to support local farmers as they recover. FOX 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BYU students built a supermileage vehicle that can travel 2,145 miles on a single gallon, winning the Shell Eco-marathon at Indianapolis last month — marking their third win in four years — and they are set to compete in Qatar in 2027 while applying classroom skills to real challenges. Deseret News
- ➤ The Utah-based company Instructure reached an agreement with hackers after last week’s cyberattack on the Canvas online education platform disrupted schools, and the system is operating safely now for users in Provo. A congressional briefing will soon review details of the breach. 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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Spanish Story Time in the Park
10-10:30 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free — Enjoy story time in the sunshine at one of Provo's beautiful parks and bring your library card for checkouts.
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