Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 17th, delegates at the Utah GOP convention in Orem chose Rob Axson as party chair with 52% of the vote and voted down a rule to punish candidates who gather signatures. Axson said the party must work together to repeal SB54—Phil Lyman, who pushed for nullification, lost his bid for chair. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU basketball coach Kevin Young has set his 15-player roster for the 2025-26 season by adding transfers like Nate Pickens from UC Riverside and Tyler Mrus while keeping key players such as Richie Saunders and Keba Keita. The team will work together this summer to build on last season’s play—expectations are high for a strong campaign ahead. Deseret News
- ➤ The Utah Jazz ended lottery night with the No. 5 pick and now face tough choices on how to rebuild a team that has struggled in recent seasons — management must decide whether to build around a promising but unproven prospect or explore trade options while balancing rookie contracts and team options. Fans and team leaders remain cautious yet hopeful as the organization prepares for major changes this offseason. Deseret News
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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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CSPA Summer Show #1
6 PM — Covey Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the passion and precision of our dancers as they perform one last time before heading to Nationals.
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