Good morning, Provo.

One week after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on the UVU campus, students slowly returned to class amid ongoing fear—22-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested and now faces charges that could lead to the death penalty.

Utah school officials say foreign online groups use extortion tactics that trick children into sending private pictures and harming themselves, and threats have more than tripled in the past year — groups use games like Minecraft and Roblox to reach kids ages 8 to 17 — urging parents to discuss online safety.

Timpview High School canceled its Thursday assembly after receiving a social media threat, and Provo Police spotted the threat Wednesday and identified the source (though no arrest has been made) while increasing patrols at the school today.

On Thursday evening, Utahns gathered at Sundance Mountain Resort — riding the chairlift with candles to honor Robert Redford, a local icon for films and environmental work.

The free ride requested a $5 donation to the Sundance Nature Alliance — which works to preserve the north fork of Provo Canyon.

Mortgage rates fell to a weekly average of 6.35% today, the lowest in nearly a year because weaker jobs reports and a Fed interest rate cut drove the drop.

Local economists say home buyers in Provo may gain renewed opportunities for purchasing or refinancing as the market awaits the next jobs report at the start of October.

At UVU, donations for a proposed memorial to honor Charlie Kirk have exceeded $90,000 while a student petition opposes the plan because it does not reflect the university's inclusive mission.

University leaders are working with the community to develop a memorial that honors all voices — ensuring student input remains central.

The Utah Legislature must deliver a draft congressional map by Sept.

25 for a 10-day public comment period with a special session vote on Oct. 6 so that the final map is ready by Nov. 10. Lawmakers, including committee chairs Sen. Scott Sandall and Rep. Candice Pierucci, are redrawing the map following a court ruling that nullified the previous one — a change driven by the Better Boundaries initiative.

Utah and the FTC, joined by a bipartisan group of state attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation Thursday—alleging the companies deceived fans by showing lower ticket prices while brokers used fake accounts to bypass purchase limits and add extra fees.

The Central Utah Water Conservancy District completed the Spanish Fork Santaquin Pipeline by placing the final 60-inch pipe in Santaquin on Sept 10, fulfilling its duty under the Central Utah Project to deliver water to local municipalities—this milestone capped years of planning and partnership.

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.

BYU Cougars Women's Soccer vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

7-9 p.m. — BYU South Field — Ticket info available — Cheer on the Cougars as they take on the Bearcats in an exciting women's soccer match.

Tony Danza: Sinatra & Stories

7:30-9 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience Tony Danza's blend of music, charm, and storytelling in a hit live performance.

A JK Sketch Show

5-6:30 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience live laughter with the A JK Sketch Show in Provo.

Spanish Story Time

6:30-7:00 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their guardians in Spanish.

Girls Academy Aspire West Regional

October 9-12 — Epic Sports Park — More info — Kicking off the inaugural season of Girls Academy Aspire with exciting regional games in Provo.

Teen Takeover

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — An after-hours event where the library is exclusively open for teens to explore Dungeons & Dragons themed activities.

Swan Lake

5:30-7 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $28-$58 — Experience the enchanting tale of a prince and a swan princess through Tchaikovsky’s memorable music and breathtaking choreography.