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Provo
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Utah’s job numbers grew 2.3% in June, beating the nation’s 1% increase (the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce reported). Most sectors gained jobs (except trade and other services). FOX 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BYU leaders celebrated the university’s 150th anniversary on Monday by reaffirming its commitment to a spiritual mission during a busy conference at the Marriott Center in Provo. Elder Gilbert and President Reese encouraged faculty to support efforts that boost student faith and protect the institution’s values—guidance that shapes BYU’s future. Deseret News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Summer was hot and dry, and forecasters say fall will be warmer and drier—this could keep drought conditions active as low soil moisture limits water from mountain snowpack. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Late Monday night, Judge Dianna Gibson ruled that Utah’s 2021 redistricting maps did not meet Proposition 4’s guidelines as they split Salt Lake County’s voting power and required lawmakers to draft a new map by Sept. 24th. Lawmakers and citizen groups can submit proposals on the same day—with objections due by Oct. 3rd and an evidentiary hearing set for Oct. 9th—14th. Deseret News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.
~ Richard Feynman
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