Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
Good morning, Provo.
Provo firefighters and police officers held a friendly contest at an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday at Provo City Library where community members donated blood, and the red jar votes gave Provo Fire the win—88 units were collected.
This event showed strong local support for emergency services.
A fire on the mountainside east of Mapleton burned about 50 acres early Saturday and was halted by ground and aerial efforts — officials suspect that juveniles caused the blaze.
An elderly driver accidentally drove on the wrong side of I-15 Sunday afternoon on a white SUV, and a Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped the vehicle—leaving only minor injuries to the driver, one passenger and the trooper near Spanish Fork.
BYU Cougars will face Portland State next Saturday at 6 p.m. at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
The Cougars are expected to win as Portland State lost 42—0 to Tarleton State and BYU starts true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier.
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.
PMP Certification Classroom Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Contact for pricing — Enhance your project management skills with intensive CAPM certification training featuring real-world examples and interactive sessions.
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