Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Many Utah families are planning early for summer care as rising childcare costs force adjustments, with some relying on camps + daycare and family support. The trend shows the community working hard to balance schedules when school is out. KUTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from Baylor, BYU, Notre Dame and Yeshiva released findings Tuesday showing that AI models provided religious content only 3% of the time compared with 53% expected, and demonstrated biases favoring certain faiths; the consortium plans to share results with companies to improve fairness (CEFE-AI). Deseret News
- ➤ Free summer meals will soon be available to children under the USDA’s Summer Nutrition Program, announced by the Utah State Board of Education. Families can visit local meal sites without an application + some locations may need an eligibility check. KUTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Maloy honored 240 Utah soldiers on Tuesday at the Korean War memorial in Seoul as part of the 75th anniversary of the Miracle at Gapyeong. She highlighted the soldiers' courage during the battle (coinciding with Memorial Day back home) and their role in defending freedom. Deseret News
- ➤ Utah Lake Authority is surveying feedback on 11 priority lake access sites to guide master plans, with open houses scheduled at Utah Lake State Park (May 30) and Spanish Fork (June 9), while an online survey runs until June 19 with a raffle for paddleboards. KUTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Real Salt Lake forward Zavier Gozo, 19, said goodbye to his mom in Eagle Mountain as he headed to Texas for tomorrow’s match against FC Dallas. His rise in soccer is fueled by strong family support (and a steady faith that keeps him humble on the field). Deseret News
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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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