Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Angel Studios will hold a special shareholder meeting on Sept. 5 so investors can vote on a proposed merger with Southport Acquisition Corporation—if approved the company will soon list its stock under the ticker ANGX. CEO Neal Harmon urged shareholders to review proxy materials as the company moves forward with its public offering plans. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU is expected to announce freshman Bear Bachmeier as its starting quarterback this week for the season opener against Portland State and the coaches will give him most of the snaps while keeping veteran McCae Hillstead ready for relief—making his start a historic first for a true freshman at the Power Four level. Deseret News
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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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