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Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Utah Supreme Court ruled that death row inmate Douglas Carter will have a new trial after intentional misconduct by police officers and a prosecutor tainted his 1985 trial for the murder of Eva Olesen in Provo—he spent nearly 40 years on death row. Deseret News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Provo’s Covey Center for the Arts will host North America’s debut of 'The Osmonds: A New Musical' from March 12-April 4, 2026, with preview performances on March 10-11. The production, written by Jay Osmond, will give audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the family's rise to fame and struggles — it has already received critical acclaim overseas. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ Filming for Season 6 of The Chosen began on May 14 in Goshen where cast and crew will spend three weeks filming on a replica set built by the Church. The set — featuring real flames, livestock brought in each morning, and crafted stone work — impressed extras with its authenticity. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah Gov. Spencer Cox spoke at Stanford University’s Abundance Agenda forum and said he will have hard conversations with cities later this year about building more high density housing—he noted that recent legislative reforms and a review by the Wasatch Front Regional Council of plans for 15,000 housing units show a push to improve local affordability. Deseret News
- ➤ New federal census data showed that Salt Lake City led Utah in 2024 with about 5,950 new residents while Utah County towns such as Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Lehi and American Fork recorded higher percentage growth. The report also shifted the ranking of the state’s 10 most-populated cities with Provo holding 115,479 residents and Sandy losing 189 residents—factors that may affect future housing trends. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brian Santiago was named the new BYU athletic director and addressed critics at a May 14 press conference at the BYU Broadcasting Building in Provo—he said he is not the same man he was 27 years ago—and promised that football still drives the department. Deseret News
- ➤ On May 14, Bear River won 6-3 over Desert Hills in Game 1 of the 4A state championship softball series at Gail Miller Field—Kate Wilson pitched seven strong innings while Fry made key plays—and Game 2 is set for 11 a.m. today at BYU. Standard-Examiner
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Payson Orchards Triathlon
7-8:30 a.m. — Payson Community Pool — Registration fees apply — Compete in a super sprint triathlon or take part in a 5K walk/run at Payson Orchards.
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