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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fireworks have been on sale since June 24th in Utah, and the American Red Cross has shared safety tips for a safe 4th of July celebration. The agency advises using public shows and alternatives (such as glow sticks) while following instructions on the packaging to help prevent home fires and injuries. ABC4
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, a brush fire near Quail Valley Drive in the Provo foothills threatened homes before crews from five stations arrived at 10:30 a.m. —the flames were quickly put out with no structure damage or injuries reported and an investigation has begun to determine the cause. FOX 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two death row cases from the 1980s in Utah are moving forward as a court ruled that Douglas Carter, tried in Provo for killing Eva Olesen, may get a new trial while Ralph Menzies, tied to Maurine Hunsaker’s murder, faces long delays in appeals—prompting family calls for faster justice. KUTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Utah health officials reported Tuesday that measles cases have risen to three after two unvaccinated adults were diagnosed in different parts of the state. Officials are investigating potential exposure sites in Orem and advising anyone who may have been exposed to watch for symptoms and call their health care provider. Standard-Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NBA Draft on June 25th saw the Utah Jazz select Rutgers’ Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick and trade up for Walter Clayton Jr. while the Brooklyn Nets chose BYU’s Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick — marking BYU’s first top-10 selection in 14 years and prompting analyst Bobby Marks to call Utah the early winner. Standard-Examiner
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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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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.
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PMP Certification Training in Provo, UT
9 AM - 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — $1599 — Comprehensive training for aspiring project managers to earn PMP certification.
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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.
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