Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Provo.
🎓 Education
Polling closed Tuesday night with more than 48,740 ballots cast from 322,090 registered voters across Utah County and early results show candidates for school board seats in Aspen Peaks, Lake Mountain, and Timpanogos advancing to the Nov.
5 general election. The top two candidates in each race will compete for the single open seat in their district.
🏛️ Government
Municipal primary elections were held Tuesday in Utah County for 15 council races and 5 mayor races, with the county clerk reporting unofficial results at 8:15 p.m.—the tallies show which candidates will advance to the general election.
This update covers races from Alpine to Provo.
🏈 Sports
Utah high school football season is starting this week as teams adjust to new region realignments and stricter transfer rules that may force transferred players to sit out.
Local programs face coaching changes and key transfers—such as the Pula twins switching teams—while preseason rankings hint at repeat champions.
🎉 Provo Events
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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.
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.”
BYU Cougars Women's Soccer vs. Utah Valley Wolverines
7-9 p.m. — BYU South Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting match as local teams battle it out on the soccer field.
Survival Skills Workshop
10-11 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Learn essential skills to survive the apocalypse and test your preparedness.
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