Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Provo has completed its new $120 million water reclamation facility that treats over 16 million gallons of sewage daily. The city will hold Flush Fest on June 21 at 11 a.m. at 1685 S. East Bay Blvd—featuring guided tours, food trucks, and educational booths on water protection. Deseret News
- ➤ Hank Woolley uncovered a 76-million-year-old fossil from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument that led researchers to identify a new species of lizard named Bolg amondol — a raccoon-sized ancestor of modern Gila monsters — offering a fresh view of Utah’s ancient subtropical ecosystem. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Mike Lee’s reconciliation bill may allow up to 3 million acres of federal public lands to be sold over the next five years—if passed, the first sales could start this fall and local officials will have the right to review offers. The bill sets a nomination process for specific parcels in Utah and 10 other states while protecting grazing rights and excluding national parks. Deseret News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of people have visited the Utah Valley Parade of Homes, which started June 5 and will end Saturday, to view 41 houses featuring modern designs and unique amenities—such as custom pools and outdoor TVs. Builders and home buyers from across the country have gathered to explore new ideas and design trends during this record-setting event. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU coach Kalani Sitake said late kickoff times for four regular season games do not worry him & athletic director Brian Santiago said the team values the national TV exposure from top networks. The schedule features the season opener on Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. on ESPN+ with games set for Sept. 6, Sept. 27, and Oct. 3, and kickoff times may be adjusted as the season nears. Deseret News
- ➤ Anne Wallace from Ridgeline was named 2025 Deseret News Ms. Softball after setting state records in home runs and RBIs—she signed to play for Texas next season. Deseret News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Summer 2025 Tech Trek
Jul 15-17 — 1591 Jordan Ave, Provo, UT — $1500 per person — Dive into the latest features and tools for enhancing your PowerSchool experience.
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Stories in the Park
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Lakeview Park — Free entry — Enjoy summer storytime under the sun in one of Provo's beautiful parks.
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