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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash near the Provo River Bottoms area, and firefighters extricated a trapped victim at about 6:45 a.m.—the rescue took 10 minutes as crews cut part of the vehicle, and officials did not provide details on the victims’ conditions. KUTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ David Channer said the new hymnbook will only include songs with full legal rights so the church can print, change and perform them—this means some old hymns are left out due to copyright issues—The project started in 2018. Deseret News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BYU student Kelvin Wang discovered a new origami bloom pattern that folds flat, partly into a round shape, or into layered forms for space tools, medical devices, and building designs. His work — published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society — will guide tests to build strong and small devices for engineering projects. Deseret News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire burned nearly 50 acres in the foothills east of Mapleton late Friday, and fire crews from over 15 agencies stopped its spread by 8 a.m. Saturday — police confirmed the fire was human-caused and the juveniles responsible are under investigation with no evacuations issued for nearby residents. KUTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Colorado lineman Isaiah Jatta earned the starting left tackle spot on BYU's offensive line for 2025 after leaving Boulder to join BYU and embrace a new culture in Provo. He is fully healthy and feels at home with the team—trusting his coaches' process while also focusing on football and mental health studies. Deseret News
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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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