Good morning, Provo.

Condemned killer Ralph Leroy Menzies asked the Utah Supreme Court to delay his firing squad execution, arguing that his worsening dementia—evidenced by his difficulty making phone calls—requires a new competency evaluation, and Maurine Hunsaker’s family said any delay may prevent the execution entirely.

At a Utah legislative hearing on Wednesday, Carrie Murray Nellis—a Georgia adoption attorney who runs an agency—joined virtually to urge lawmakers to change state adoption laws amid reports that women from other states are being brought to Utah for adoption arrangements.

Adoption advocates and agency representatives explained that current safeguards may be too weak and said lawmakers would study the issue further this summer.

Gov. Spencer Cox warned that the national redistricting fight could lead to more anger and hurt old ways of letting people vote — states should protect mail-in voting rights.

He spoke at his news conference on Thursday and pointed to quick map changes in Texas and California that may spark new disputes.

MountainStar Healthcare’s Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem welcomes new chief executive officer Andrew Zenger next week—replacing Austin Manning who left after 2½ years.

Zenger, who began his career at the hospital, will start his role on Monday—aiming to expand care for more families.

BYU confirmed that true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier will start in the 2025 opener against Portland State on Aug.30 — the four-star recruit set records at Murrieta Valley with 92 touchdowns and key game-winning drives.

He joins his older brother Tiger at BYU after transferring from Stanford, further boosting the Cougars’ quarterback room.

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.

Breathwork for Everyone

1-3 a.m. — Sozo Provo Breathwork Studio — $25 fee — Experience transformative breathwork to reconnect and rejuvenate in a peaceful environment.

Downtown Provo Classic Car Show 2025

5-8 p.m. — Downtown Provo — Early Registration $20 — Celebrate classic cars with food, music, and awards at this vibrant community event.