Good morning, Provo.

Funeral details for Provo fire captain Spencer Long (wife Katrina and sons Reid, Thayne, and Gage) were released after they died in flash floods; the service will be held later as the community gathers to remember this local hero.

Utah-based ENVE Composites in Ogden is fueling Tour de France success as Tadej Pogačar rides its locally made carbon wheels.

The company, which secured a second three-year deal with his team in 2025, is growing fast after turning around its operations with an all-domestic, handmade production process.

Relief Society General President Camille N.

Johnson will serve as grand marshal of Utah's largest Pioneer Day parade on July 24 with her husband joining her to honor the church’s heritage (she is the second woman to hold this role).

A national WalletHub survey shows that 83% of families say education costs are out of control as back-to-school season nears, and over half say schools require too many supplies.

Utah families — whose high schools lead the nation in financial literacy — reflect mixed spending attitudes as school preparation continues.

A survey released Tuesday by Instructure found a significant gap between students and educators in AI usage and training, showing 90% of higher ed students and 73% of K-12 students use the tool while many teachers have received no formal instruction, prompting calls for open dialogue about responsible use.

Governor Cox returns Pioneer Day fireworks authority to local leaders based on varying wildfire risks; affected cities will update restrictions using approved maps & residents should verify their local rules before using fireworks.

Utah announced over $9 million in competitive grants for local farmers + ranchers as part of its expanded Food Security Grant program funded by Rural Health Transformation, with applications accepted through Aug.

31. The grants will support improvements in processing, storage and distribution to keep more Utah-grown food local.

Dr. Tom Rosenberg, a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon who pioneered arthroscopic knee surgery in Utah, now supports nonprofit projects + including community gardens and schools in Holladay and abroad using revenue from his inventions.

He remains committed to improving health and well-being in his community.

BYU’s summer camps secured local commitments from three- and four-star recruits Jag Ioane, Peyton Higginson and Uhila Wolfgramm, boosting the team’s prospects for a strong season.

Coaches credit the strong culture in Provo + innovative tactics in the transfer portal for the wins.