Good morning, Provo.

Brandon Sanderson celebrates 20 years since the 2006 debut of his Mistborn series with a 20% off sale on leather-bound editions until July 21 and an upcoming film adaptation announced through his deal with Apple.

The epic fantasy milestone marks a vibrant chapter in his acclaimed universe.

USTR Jamieson Greer visited Ionic Mineral Technologies on Friday to praise their rare-earth minerals mine, which could yield $12.1 billion and boost local jobs.

He also asked the Trade Commission to check if rising imports are hurting regional sheep farms.

BYU's men's basketball team earned the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive season after finishing the 2025-26 academic year with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher and a 23-12 record, and guards (Richie Saunders and Dawson Baker) were named to the NABC Honors Court.

Jon Anderson was unanimously appointed as UVU’s new president by the Utah Board of Higher Education and will start on Aug.

10. He was selected after Astrid Tuminez stepped down in May and brings leadership experience from roles at several universities.

City officials said a new debris channel built by a housing project developer now protects homes near the Buckley Draw burn scar as monsoon rains approach today.

The channel — holding 30 acres of material — supplements barriers and sandbags placed along roads and parking lots.

The Provo campus of Provo Canyon School had its license revoked Friday by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services after staff delayed calling 911 for an unconscious minor in May (services will end on August 16).

More than 100,000 Boon Pivot toddler towers and 200,000 Cat (Jack) sandals have been recalled due to potential safety risks that may cause falls or choking hazards, with no injuries reported.

Families should stop using the items and contact sellers for free repair kits or refunds.

Dave Checketts returned to America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 15 to encourage support for Utah Royals FC ahead of a friendly in which Real Salt Lake won 4-1 before nearly 17,000 fans watched.

Former UVU soccer standout Sierra Pennock signed her first pro contract with SK Slavia Prague in the Czech Women's First League, while Utah Valley men's golf added freshman Dylan Winona & transfer George Goff for the 2026-27 season.

BYU football fall practice begins early August with sophomore running back Sione Moa returning after recovering from a serious leg condition + expected to serve as a key backup as the team previews 15 pivotal players for the upcoming 2026 season.

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.