Good morning, Provo.

A mile-long section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Provo will be closed for about a month starting on Wednesday as crews clear wildfire debris from the Buckley Draw Fire burn scar.

City officials said heavy equipment will restore the channel’s capacity to lower future flooding risks—keeping the area safe during cleanup.

On Monday the Legislature said they will appeal a court ruling that forced new congressional maps.

The GOP insists it must have the final say in redistricting and plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision — a clear fight over power in government.

Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the Legislature’s redistricting bill and submitted new maps for review—arguing the new standards weaken Proposition 4’s ban on partisan gerrymandering.

Both sides will submit briefs by Oct. 17 and attend a hearing on Oct. 23-24, with a final map to be chosen by Nov. 10—aiming to reduce municipal and county splits.

Former Gov. Gary Herbert said the government shutdown is hurting Utah families today by delaying pay and reducing essential services (including WIC and national parks funding), with lawmakers set to face tough redistricting decisions (which could spark legal challenges) in coming days.

State Rep. Tyler Clancy and Rep. Mike Kennedy spoke at the Know Poverty Summit in Provo on Oct.

8 about new ways to help families become self-sufficient using local non-profits — they said that better work, education, and support can overcome the benefits cliff without expanding traditional welfare programs.

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.

Runtastic Haunted Half Marathon

Various times — Provo Utah — Entry fee varies — Dress up for Utah's favorite Halloween costume party run with courses for all ages.

FilmQuest Brunch

1:30-3:30 p.m. — The Continental, Provo — $30 and under — Celebrate FilmQuest with a delightful brunch featuring indigenous cuisine in a modern setting.

A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel by Code Blue Revival

7:30-9 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience the timeless classic folk rock hits of Simon and Garfunkel performed by Code Blue Revival.

PMP Certification & Training Bootcamp

9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Early Bird rates available — Engage in 32 hours of interactive project management training with industry experts.