Good morning, Provo.

A CBS report said that millions of SNAP users in Utah may face lower food aid from a new federal tax and spending law—one typical family could get about $83 less per month.

The Utah Department of Workforce Services has not provided further details on how these changes will affect local benefits.

Cherry Hill Elementary in Orem closed parts of its building and moved classes online Friday after a dead bat was found on the playground led officials to discover 20–30 bats nesting in the school.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is working to safely guide the bats out so students can return Tuesday.

Governor Spencer Cox signed a law in January 2023 that started the Utah Fits All Scholarship — which gives up to $6,000 for homeschooling children and $8,000 for private school students — using taxpayer funds.

A lawsuit by the Utah Education Association later challenged its fairness, and the Legislature raised its budget to $122 million for the 2026–27 school year as critics worry that public schools may lose vital funding.

A long-range forecast from meteorologist Chris Toomer states that La Niña will bring above-normal snowfall to northern Utah ski areas—such as Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and Park City—and drier conditions to southern regions.

He cautioned that the forecast is subject to change as winter progresses.

Members of Utah’s Colombian and Ecuadorian communities are petitioning for local consular offices—hoping to reduce long trips to remote consular centers and improve document processing—as their populations continue to grow.

The petitions follow concerns that current services, like infrequent visits from distant consulates, are not meeting the high demand for assistance.

A flock of turkeys at a commercial farm in Sanpete County will be depopulated after avian flu was confirmed on Sept 26th—authorities have quarantined nearby turkey farms to limit spread and said the move will not affect turkey supplies for Thanksgiving.

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.

Read Local Book Festival

10 AM – 1 PM — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Celebrate local authors with activities, giveaways, and signings across various genres.