Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Provo.
Several roads in Provo were closed after a mudslide during a microburst on Thursday afternoon—rain in the Buckley Draw Fire burn scar area triggered heavy debris that reached the church at Nevada Avenue and Slate Canyon Drive while crews worked to clear the roads and guide drivers to a detour at 1320 South Slate Canyon.
Today, a microburst of rain triggered a mudslide in the Buckley Draw Fire burn scar area and debris reached a church at the intersection of Nevada Avenue and Slate Canyon Drive+ city crews and the Utah Department of Transportation quickly cleared the mud and reopened State Street while asking the public to avoid the area.
Bridal Veil Falls in Provo will undergo a $7 million reconstruction as Phase I begins Tuesday and lasts through July to add a park, picnic and play areas, improved trails, better parking, and roadway upgrades—while bridges to the falls and the lower parking lot are closed.
Phase II will start in July 2026 and will reroute bike traffic and close the base trail until work is finished in October.
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.
Pink Party 2025
4-8 p.m. — The Shops At Riverwoods — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate back-to-school season in style at the annual Pink Party, where pink attire is the theme!
Spanish Book Babies
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers in a bilingual setting.
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