Good morning, Provo.

Karen Huntsman, a noted businesswoman and philanthropist who helped create the Huntsman Cancer Institute (and mental health programs), died Monday at her Salt Lake City home.

Her legacy lives on through her family and community initiatives that continue to support local health care.

At a Monday, June 1 meeting at Provo City Hall, a developer explained plans for the proposed 20,000-seat Vesper Amphitheater (built on former quarry land at the base of Provo Canyon) as residents raised concerns about environmental impacts, traffic, and preserving open space.

Two decades after a federal operation recovered over 100,000 Indigenous artifacts, Utah BLM + NHMU are cataloging and preparing the Cerberus Collection for return to tribal nations.

The project received national award recognition in May and is set to finish curation in five years.

Farmers and ranchers in Central Utah worry that this season's drought may mark a long-lasting shift in agriculture as a winter of low snowpack and reduced runoff changes operations and rising costs force them to sell portions of herds (a new normal, they say).

Texas Tech's former quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled ineligible for the Big 12 season after admitting to a gambling problem, which reshaped the conference's quarterback rankings.

Local hopefuls (Utah's Devon Dampier and BYU’s Bear Bachmeier) are among the top-ranked QBs heading into 2026.

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.

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.

Movies in the Park - Zootopia 2

7-9 p.m. — Rock Canyon Park — Free entry — Bring your blankets and enjoy a fun night under the stars watching Zootopia 2.

The Phantom Breaks the Opera

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Angelus Theatre — $ — Experience a hilariously chaotic twist on a classic with musical mishaps and belly laughs.

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.

20th Anniversary Celebration of Fablehaven with Brandon Mull

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free registration required — Celebrate two decades of magic with a live presentation, audience interaction, and a book signing by bestselling author Brandon Mull.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Provo

2:00 p.m. — Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — All materials included — Learn traditional Turkish art and create your own stunning mosaic lamp.

Canopy Capers

12:00 – 12:30 PM — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy songs, stories, and a puppet show under the canopy while you have lunch.

Destination Utah Youth Camp 2026

8 a.m. — Peaks Ice Arena — Cost varies per class — Experience two days of expert skating classes with Olympic champions in scenic Provo.

Wasatch Classic 27

4-8 p.m. — The Shops At Riverwoods — $15 registration — Celebrate all things Volkswagen at Utah County's longest running VW show.