Good morning, Provo.

The University of Utah board approved a $43.5 million deal to purchase 46 acres at The Point in Draper for a planned medical campus with a 200,000 sqft hospital — construction is expected to begin in five to 10 years to serve southern Salt Lake and Utah Counties.

A consumption advisory for Utah Lake carp was removed Wednesday after tests showed PCB levels are safe for eating, marking a key environmental win following decades of cleanup efforts — officials noted improved water quality.

The Pentagon reversed its list update on Monday after Utah lawmakers complained that excluding The Church of Jesus Christ as Christian was unfair & called for a prompt fix.

Sen. Mike Lee said the change will help military chaplains serve all service members fairly & maintain respect for diverse faiths.

Officials for Utah’s 2034 Winter Games say the IOC introduced a new process using plans+proposals to allow summer sports in future events.

They stressed that no summer events will be added for the 2030 Games, keeping winter sports as the focus.

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.

2026 Freedom Days

All day — Downtown Provo — Free entry — Celebrate with food vendors, handmade crafts, and live entertainment at this vibrant community festival.

Russian Playgroup for Young Children

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A weekly gathering for young children to play and for parents to connect.

Utah Valley Oasis Community Meeting

10-11 a.m. — Lehi Arts Center — Free entry — Engage with Britt Hartley for a thought-provoking conversation on personal growth and community building.

2026 Bowhunter Rendezvous

Event Saturday — All Day — Timpanogos Archers — Registration required — Participate in a thrilling archery match at a premier range in Provo.