Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Spencer Cox declared a 30-day state of emergency after an unseasonal April freeze wiped out 95 to 100% of key fruit crops and affected grain production in 10 counties. The order unlocks USDA and state disaster relief programs to help struggling farmers. Standard-Examiner
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Cedar Hills took part in a 5K Saturday morning to support local woman Alex Rowan as she battles a brain tumor and raises childhood cancer awareness, with neighbors cheering her finish before her three-month break from her last round of chemo. FOX 13
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, a local resident prepped his yard for summer (spreading mulch, topping off garden boxes, and checking drip lines) while attending the funeral of his grandfather, a landscape architect whose work helped shape Provo's public spaces and family gardens for decades. 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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