Good morning, Provo.

Authorities cited a drone pilot at 2 p.m. Thursday for flying in restricted airspace near the Iron Fire, which has burned over 140,000 acres, and the citation follows warnings to keep drones away from wildfires so crews can safely fight the blaze.

A recent Jeopardy taping featured Stephenie Meyer, the Twilight author who attended BYU, when a contestant correctly answered the clue about her college.

The nod follows other Jeopardy references to BYU, linking local pop culture with the historic university.

A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll finds that over half of Utah voters plan to watch World Cup matches on TV as record ratings for the opening game boost interest in soccer and other sports.

Fans show high support for football, basketball and baseball during the tournament.

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.

Designing Products for Accessibility

4-6 p.m. — Pelion Venture Partners — Free entry — Engage in a hands-on workshop to integrate accessibility into product design from the start.

Stories in the Park

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