Good morning, Provo.

Lindon-based Awardco raised $165 million in a Series B round that pushed its valuation above $1 billion.

The employee recognition platform—serving over 6 million users in 163 countries—will use the funding to expand its rewards system and strengthen its marketplace.

Attorneys for death row inmate Ralph Menzies filed a petition on Monday asking for a new competency review because his advanced vascular disease & worsening dementia have left him unable to understand his death sentence by firing squad; his case is set for a hearing today to discuss the execution warrant.

Provo city said Slate Canyon is not for sale after months of debate between developers and local residents over plans to move Splash Summit Waterpark and add retail and housing projects.

Mayor Michelle Kaufusi confirmed no sale will happen without her approval — a move that many community advocates say protects a valued green space.

A recent study from the Kem C.

Gardner Policy Institute found Utah’s housing market was the ninth most expensive in the nation in 2024, with single-family homes priced around $547,700. Gov. Cox plans to build 35,000 starter homes in the next five years—while experts warn that high mortgage costs still force many buyers to rely on two incomes.

Jared Price, a BYU grad from Pleasant Grove, built a special bond with basketball legend Kresimir Cosic even though they never met.

Price served a mission in Croatia and helped translate the Book of Mormon into Croatian — a link that ties his work in faith to Cosic’s lasting legacy in sports.

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff remains in a holding pattern as he plans to move to another Power 4 program in August to avoid a seven-game suspension for breaking the honor code.

His transfer is complicated by new NCAA rules — he might play immediately if he gets a waiver.

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.

Artistry In Motion 2025

9 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Provo, 220 W Center St, Provo, UT — Ticket prices vary — Engage in hands-on art classes and insightful Q&A sessions with industry professionals.