Good morning, Provo.

Pyne Farms in Santaquin lost nearly 90% of its tart cherries and apples after a hard freeze on April 18 wiped out early blossoms, while other Utah County orchards suffered heavy losses.

Farmers are seeking Emergency Disaster Relief Loan Program funding—an effort to help rebuild local agriculture amid severe weather.

Brandon Flowers released his first country album, Thrasher, Friday as he explores personal themes and Utah roots (recorded in Nashville).

Critics offered mixed reviews, with some celebrating his new direction while others noted uneven contrasts with his earlier band style.

The Full Circle Boys, who recently toured with Derek Hough, are set to perform at Dancing Under the Stars at SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem today & the event will feature dance numbers from several local studios.

On Thursday, Utah’s reservoir system reached 52% capacity, below last year’s 70% but above the August median of 67%, according to Utah Division of Water Resources data.

Governor Cox said the result is a win if water restrictions + construction releases help maintain reserves amid ongoing drought.

Rep. Celeste Maloy said her office got calls from ranchers upset about a temporary deal allowing 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without a tariff.

Her remarks come after the Tyson Foods plant closed in Utah County.

On Friday, the Department of Interior released its plan to manage the Colorado River without a state agreement — the guidelines require Upper Basin states, including Utah, to conserve more water while Lower Basin states face deep cuts that could affect supplies from the Central Utah Project.

On Aug. 20, UVU Wolverines beat the Pacific Tigers 2-1 at UCCU Stadium with goals from Naime Odeh and Jose Luis Martin Montealegre + the team will face Central Arkansas in a doubleheader on Monday at 5 p.m. MDT.

Jaxon Kohler, after four seasons at Michigan State and one year at American Fork, committed to BYU Thursday night.

His move boosts the Cougars' post lineup & aims to open fresh opportunities while eligibility for next season remains uncertain under the NCAA's 5 in 5 ruling.

A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll finds nearly one-third of Utah college football fans say tickets are unaffordable, though younger fans find them easier to afford.

Ticket costs range from $38 at Utah games to over $330 at BYU, & a family of four may pay $185 at Utah State.