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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Ben Abbott, a Brigham Young University ecology professor, recorded Saturday’s dust storm that moved from the Great Salt Lake into Provo-Orem and reduced visibility on rush-hour roads. Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality will add dust monitors in local hot spots as experts warn that toxic particles in the dust pose health risks. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Laura Nelson, a former energy adviser to two Utah governors (with a doctorate in environmental economics), now leads Utah outreach for the Idaho National Laboratory to explain new nuclear energy plans and state projects like Operation Gigawatt. She uses her deep skill and clear facts (she also once played with a Ramones cover band) to help the public learn about safe energy choices for our future. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning, BYU was ranked No. 23 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll with 287 points after finishing with an 11 to 2 record and a No. 14 ranking last season. Utah, coming off a 5 to 7 season, received 86 points and ranked fifth among teams receiving votes—five Big 12 teams make the top 25 while four others, including Baylor, also received votes. Deseret News
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Restorative Yoga Class
4-5 p.m. — Wandering Wizards — Suggested donation of $10 — Unwind and reconnect with yourself through calming poses and soothing affirmations.
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Utah Lakeshore Cleanup
8-9:30 a.m. — Mill Race Boat Ramp — Free entry — Help maintain the pristine shores of Utah Lake with family-friendly cleanup efforts.
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PMP Certification Training Course
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Early Bird pricing available — Gain project management skills with comprehensive CAPM training and e-learning access.
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BYU Cougars Women's Volleyball vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
12:00 – 1:30 PM — George Albert Smith Fieldhouse — Tickets from $40 — Don't miss this action-packed clash between the BYU Cougars and Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.
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Labor Day Luau
6-7:30 p.m. — Waterfall Amphitheatre — Adult $35, Child $27 — Celebrate the tropics with a Hawaiian-inspired dinner and captivating Pacific Island performances.
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