Good morning, Provo.

A study from WalletHub ranked Utah as the most independent state based on low government benefit dependency, a 3.2% unemployment rate, and a median income above $88,500 — factors that show strong financial and social independence.

Fewer residents rely on public assistance, which helps maintain Utah’s overall robustness.

Governor Cox said on Tuesday that he supports Sen. Lee’s revised public lands proposal if it remains narrowly focused on selling only BLM land within 5 miles of cities for affordable housing—he warned that earlier drafts were too broad and risked public misunderstanding.

Fireworks have been on sale since June 24 in Utah as state and local officials added new rules after wildfires damaged homes and land in the south; the fireworks may be used only on eight specific days in July and violations can incur a $1,000 fine.

Gov. Spencer Cox urged residents to choose professional displays over setting off personal fireworks (fireworks are banned on federal, state, and unincorporated lands) to lessen fire risks.

University of Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist's research led to the creation of lenacapavir — an HIV prevention drug approved by the FDA last week that will be sold as Yeztugo — which protects users for six months.

He said researchers will keep working to develop a vaccine that offers even broader protection.

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.

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.

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.

Utah Valley Operafest: The Elixir of Love

7-8 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Tickets available — Experience the charm and humor of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about love and a questionable elixir.

PMP Certification Training in Provo, UT

9 AM - 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — $1599 — Comprehensive training for aspiring project managers to earn PMP certification.

Spanish Storytime for Little Ones

9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers in a vibrant Spanish setting.