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Provo
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, August 14, Reps. Celeste Maloy and Burgess Owens hosted an event in Tooele County to address the challenges facing the Utah sheep industry where foreign imports and high shipping costs hurt local wool and lamb production—trade representative Julie Callahan promised to push for tariffs that protect domestic farmers. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah Olympic organizers have booked sport venues, secured over 21,000 hotel rooms and raised nearly $150 million for the 2034 Winter Games while planning to reuse venues from 2002 and add around 3,000 more rooms. The committee detailed plans on Capitol Hill yesterday—focusing on a one-hour travel time radius, volunteer recruitment and key revenue streams without taxpayer funds. FOX 13
- ➤ Utah’s Olympic organizers told state lawmakers that many people want to volunteer for the 2034 Winter Games even though only 25,000 unpaid spots are available and volunteer selections will not begin until about 2032—organizers urged Utahns to gain experience by helping at local sporting events and noted that online pre-registration may start next year. They also said that the Games will use only private funding with 34,000 tickets priced at $34 for Soldier Hollow events and nearly $150 million raised of a $300 million goal, ensuring no taxpayer money is used. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU coaches pared down their quarterback options to Bear Bachmeier and McCae Hillstead—two players who will compete for the starting role—as they prepare for the season opener against Portland State after a scrimmage where the offense struggled. Deseret News
- ➤ BYU athletic director Brian Santiago said rising ticket prices follow the Cougars' move to the Big 12 and recent wins in football and basketball, which led to sold-out season passes and long online queues; he added that single-game ticket sales will give more fans a chance to join Cougar Nation—ensuring broader access to games. 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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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.
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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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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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