Good morning, Provo.

Provo has been named America’s most neighborly city by Neighbor.com’s 2026 ranking, flagged for its high charitable giving and safe streets.

Local residents praised the city's warm atmosphere & commitment to community during their daily interactions.

BYU’s homecoming festivities continue in Provo ahead of Friday night’s Cougars game against Iowa State.

Tuesday events (including an opening ceremony at the Marriott Center and a Y Mountain hike) led into Thursday’s Cougar mascot celebration at Brigham Square and Friday’s carnival and tailgate near LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Provo City is negotiating a deal to boost west side growth near Epic Sports Park.

Developer Philo would build a 137-room hotel, gas station, restaurant and retail space on five city-owned acres at Lakeview Crossing (construction to start within 30 months), aiming to enhance local commerce near the expanding airport.

Dozens of Crumbl locations closed this year reflecting rising price pressures that push consumers to cut discretionary spending; although the Utah based cookie franchise — which expanded post-pandemic — opened 20 new stores, its August sales dropped 70% from two years ago, showing fast casual brands are feeling economic strain.

Sen. Curtis visited a prescribed burn in Richfield on Wednesday to see how controlled fires lower wildfire risks by removing dry fuels and supporting his wildfire prevention bill.

Officials said the low-cost burns help protect communities from larger blazes.

Crews will close northbound lanes on Interstate 15 in Lehi for work on the 2100 North interchange through the weekend.

Lane closures begin Thursday at 7 p.m. with a break Friday for a BYU football game, and similar closures will occur Saturday and Sunday with early reopenings Sunday and Monday.

BYU lost valuable running back LJ Martin to a lower-body injury that will sideline him for four to six weeks, weakening the offense ahead of today's game against Iowa State in Provo.

Backup rushers Rex and Tonga plus quarterback Bachmeier are expected to fill the gap.