Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Provo.
The Provo Planning Commission voted 5 to 2 on June 24 to recommend denial of the Vesper Amphitheater proposal due to traffic and environmental worries near Provo Canyon Road.
City Council will review the applications on July 14 after further studies are completed.
State regulators revoked Provo Canyon School’s Springville campus license on Monday after an investigation found repeated noncompliance with health and safety rules—actions that risked children’s protection.
The facility must request an administrative hearing within 15 days as closure is scheduled for Aug. 6.
A recent poll by Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute of Politics shows 43% of Utah adults skipped or delayed treatment in the past year because of high healthcare costs.
Younger and lower-income adults reported more struggles, pointing to a statewide challenge (rising prescription drug prices) shared by many.
The IOC approved freeride skiing, snowboarding and synchronized skating for the 2030 Games in the French Alps — officials said sports for Utah’s 2034 Winter Games will be reviewed later with final decisions expected in 2028.
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.
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