Good morning, Provo.

Family and friends gathered Saturday at Springville High School baseball field to remember Alex Johnson, a 38-year-old youth leader who died Thursday morning in his trailer at Wasatch Mountain State Park during a church camping trip—official cause of death is pending investigation.

The Utah Board of Higher Education approved public universities’ reallocation plans to cut inefficient courses and programs to free up $60 million for priority fields such as engineering, AI and nursing.

The plan — which includes layoffs and course cuts — will be implemented over three years while some decisions remain conditional pending Congress's budget review.

An annual Kids Count report shows that Utah ranked 4th in child well-being with progress in reducing poverty and engaging youth, even though a quarter of children lived in homes where more than 30% of income went to housing and fewer fourth-graders met reading proficiency.

The report noted that reading and math skills and affordable housing need more attention by state leaders — key issues for our future.

A Gallup study shows that over 90% of Americans say math skills are important but many feel they did not learn enough practical math, such as financial and data science, in school—many wish they had a math do over.

Utah students score high on math assessments and must take a financial literacy course, making the state No. 1 in financial literacy education.

The 2025 Big 12 football season will feature 10 key games including an opener in Dublin, Ireland and a rivalry game between Utah and BYU on Oct.

18—each match set to influence the conference standings as teams build momentum for the championship. Fans in Provo will watch as top teams compete in both international and local matchups that promise to shift the league race.

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.

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.

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.

Spanish Story Time

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy story time in the sunshine at one of Provo's beautiful parks.

Genola Days Car Show

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Genola Memorial Park — Free event — Celebrate automotive beauty with trophies, cash giveaways, and family fun.

PMP Certification Training Course

9 AM - 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with an intensive 4-day classroom training experience.

Delta Gateway Park Grand Opening

1-7 p.m. — Delta Gateway Park — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a new park featuring playgrounds, trails, and more with community festivities.

Spanish Story Time at Lakeview Park

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free entry — Enjoy sunny story time outdoors with delightful tales and library materials.

JK Studios - Spring Show

3-7 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $15-$45 + $25 Photo Op — Enjoy an evening of family-friendly comedy featuring the original cast of Studio C with never-before-seen material.

Grassroots Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors

7 p.m. — Lions Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant and joyous production inspired by Shakespeare's original staging techniques.