Good morning, Provo.

Walk Your Plans Salt Lake City in Lehi partnered with Vibe to offer a technology that lets homebuyers and builders walk through full-scale home blueprints on a virtual canvas before construction begins.

The collaboration lets clients test layouts and note design changes in real-time—reducing costly redesigns later.

A national report shows nearly half of farmers are worried about a farm crisis as local growers say rising costs for fuel, fertilizer, and other inputs have led to higher grocery prices for shoppers—efforts by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, including the Utah Food Security Grant, aim to support them.

A legislative audit report warned that Utah’s K-12 schools and colleges remain at risk for cyberattacks due to gaps in incident response and patch management — leaving systems exposed to costly breaches.

Lawmakers are urged to study minimum cybersecurity standards to address challenges like low staffing and insufficient training — aiming to protect sensitive student and staff data.

A student from Canyon View Junior High took his own life during a class field trip at South Fork Park in Provo Canyon on Wednesday — Alpine School District arranged counseling for students who witnessed the event — and district officials are investigating how the gun came on the trip.

Salt Lake Climbers Alliance will replace bolts and anchors in rock walls in Utah forests to keep climbers safe.

The nonprofit’s 10‑week project in Wasatch Cache National Forest is funded by Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation grants (with public donations) (to fix aging hardware).

Utah Legislative Redistricting Committee submitted six congressional maps for review + over 100 maps were received from the public.

Public feedback must be submitted by Oct. 5 + the committee will choose a final map on Oct. 6 following Proposition 4's standards.

A change in Utah law on Truth-in-Taxation rejected 39 tax hikes, denying nearly $80 million for government and education services while many cities and school districts must find new funding sources—Draper and Alpine School District are among those affected.

Voters in Lehi voiced opinions on new congressional maps by comparing two proposals—the pizza method that keeps traditional district lines and the donut method that groups communities along the Wasatch Front.

Residents shared views on fair representation and can still submit their preferences online.

An audit report found that Utah’s Medicaid oversight office failed to improve its poor governance and lack of transparency seen in a 2018 review.

Interim inspector general Neil Erickson said his office changed leadership on Aug. 25 and will implement recommendations — aiming to boost performance and recover more taxpayer funds.

The Utah Jazz announced that Frank Layden’s name will be on every player’s left chest patch during the 2025-26 season to honor his legacy—coaches will also wear a patch representing his retired No. 1 jersey.

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.

The Doo Wop Project

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticket required — Broadway stars revive the beloved sound of doo-wop with classic harmonies and high energy.

Coffee and Craft Crawl: Java Junkies

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Java Junkie — Craft and enjoy delicious coffee with fellow creatives.

Halloween Concert

7-8 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Celebrate spooky season with Halloween classics performed live for all ages.