Good morning, Provo.

Last week, Tiffinie Wolf got stuck under Trestle Bridge on the Provo River while paddleboarding with her daughter and was rescued by DNR ranger Wyatt Manis and bystanders who helped keep her safe; local officials urged water users to wear life jackets and avoid using tether straps—recommending they exit at the pull-out area ahead of the bridge.

Utah law enforcement seized 4.3 million units of fentanyl by early 2025—over 92% of last year’s total—as overdose deaths dropped by 1.5%, the Fentanyl Task Force reported Monday on Capitol steps.

The task force also announced a pending prosecution under a new law that makes trafficking over 100 grams of fentanyl a first-degree felony to protect communities.

Utah’s final Sundance Film Festival will run Jan.

22—Feb. 1 with screenings in Park City and Salt Lake City and special events celebrating 40 years of independent cinema and Robert Redford’s legacy. The event marks the end of an era as longtime venues like the Egyptian Theatre are not included while the festival will move to Boulder next year, and local officials remain confident that Utah’s film industry will continue to thrive.

Utah hikers are advised to keep at least 150 feet away from mountain goats on trails such as Mount Timpanogos—Wildlife Resources warns that nannies with kids in summer and males during rut may act aggressively—so travelers should back away and keep dogs leashed to stay safe.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said state officials blocked a Chinese-owned corporation from buying land near Provo Airport over national security concerns—an action that followed new laws aimed at limiting foreign influence on local infrastructure.

Experts warn that Utah’s shortage of primary care doctors and nurses—shown by nearly 3,000 open nursing positions and many physicians nearing retirement—could put patient care at risk as demand grows with the state’s expanding population.

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.