Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Provo.
Flight Leaders Training Academy will open a new flight school in Spanish Fork this September to speed up FAA flight checks and reduce wait times for student pilots.
The facility (with a restaurant, coffee shop, park and pavilion) is set to help pilots finish training in about 14 months and ease the pilot shortage.
The Utah State Board of Education launched the Every Day Counts campaign to reduce chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools by offering tools for families and educators—such as attendance ambassadors—to help students attend regularly.
This initiative aims to lower missed school days and boost classroom engagement.
The Associated Press preseason poll released Monday shows that BYU and Utah received 156 and 144 votes, putting them just outside the Top 25 if the poll had 27 teams—Texas led the list with 1552 points.
At BYU’s first fall camp scrimmage on Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium, the veteran defense outperformed an offense that struggled with penalties and errors—coaches noted that three quarterbacks got equal reps.
Head coach Sitake and offensive coordinator Roderick said they will begin narrowing the QB competition soon, with a decision expected as early as Monday.
Restorative Yoga Class
4-5 p.m. — Wandering Wizards — Suggested donation of $10 — Unwind and reconnect with yourself through calming poses and soothing affirmations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Come Back to Christ Event
6-9:30 p.m. & 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Utah Valley Convention Center — Free entry — A chance for community reflection and inspiration with upcoming speakers.
19 Miles Per Hour: Good Morning Rosaline Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Velour Live Music Gallery — Check event page for ticket details — Experience the catchy tunes of 19 Miles Per Hour as they perform their hit “Good Morning Rosaline.”
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