Good morning, Provo.

The Women’s Leadership Institute of Utah rebranded as Sego Leadership to better focus on local issues and champion Utah women with a new yellow Sego Lily logo—its press conference was held at The Other Side Village in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug.

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Following a recent downpour, mudslides closed roads between Monk’s Hollow and the Three Forks trailhead as crews cleared debris and officials advised campers to use Ray’s Valley Road — Diamond Fork Road may remain closed for much of the weekend.

Thanksgiving Point and the Roots of Humanity Foundation introduced plans this week for the King and Diane Husein Sphere of Light at Ashton Gardens, a stained glass center that will feature art.

Organizers say it will become a cultural landmark for the community+aim to finish before the 2034 Winter Olympics.

Utah Valley University offered cooking classes on Friday to teach students how to make healthy meals using fresh produce + homegrown items from its GRIT Garden and food pantry; the sessions help address rising food insecurity on campus.

Lyle Boss, a Utah retirement specialist, explains that public pension plans offer secure monthly checks for teachers and public workers while private accounts shift market risks; he advises comparing options such as lump sums, survivor benefits, and annuities to cover basic expenses.

A local gardening expert advises homeowners to work with their soil and add plant-based compost to control grassy weeds instead of removing soil patches.

The expert recommends waiting until early September when cooler weather helps new bluegrass seed grow better.

Ethan Van Valkenburg joined a Utah-based dating campaign in Provo that spent $10,000 on billboards, flyers & social media ads to help restart his dating life after a decade-long break.

He has since gained renewed confidence and begun going on dates.

A new Deseret News+Hinckley Institute poll found the Utah Utes are followed by 36% of state college football fans while BYU and Utah State receive 29% and 13% support respectively; the poll also shows different fan preferences among age and political groups.

UVU women's soccer tied 1-1 at UCCU Stadium on Thursday after Addie Olson scored the first season goal and Michigan equalized on a penalty; the program also announced Joey Harmon joined Whitman College's baseball staff and Toke Amtrup earned a spot on the Big West Preseason Team.

BYU guard Delaney Gibb will represent Team Canada in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico from Aug.

17-23. The tournament is the first step toward Canada’s bid for the 2028 Olympic Games and includes group-play games starting Monday at 5:30 p.m. MT.