Good morning, Provo.

After a fatal crash closed Alpine Loop in American Fork Canyon, residents raised concerns over the narrow road as nearly two dozen crashes occurred this year—UDOT warned that drivers should slow down and that the route may close for winter in mid-November.

Yesterday, Gov. Spencer Cox led a trade mission to New Zealand where he met local leaders, signed a Letter of Intent with New Zealand’s Energy Minister for geothermal cooperation, and toured key industry facilities.

Today, his delegation will fly to Sydney — continuing meetings on aerospace, defense, and critical minerals to expand trade ties and innovation.

St. Joseph earned a first-round bye as the No. 3 seed in the 1A state girls volleyball bracket released Monday morning by the UHSAA—and will meet the winner from Whitehorse and Green River in the second round on Thursday at the UCCU Center at UVU.

Crumbl (Utah-based cookie company) CEO Jason McGowan offered to pay the Big 12 fine after BYU fans stormed the field following their win over Utah on Monday, October 20th.

BYU secured its third straight win in a ranked game and officials have fined teams up to $50,000 for similar incidents (the exact fine is still unknown).

National media noted Provo’s strong game-day spirit at the BYU rivalry game held on Oct.

18, where local fans enjoyed better Wi-Fi and a bigger video board—emphasizing a proud legacy of tradition. Long-time supporters celebrated a culture that makes game days in Provo uniquely special.

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.

Eternamente - A Día de Los Muertos Spectacular

7:30-9 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticket required — Celebrate life and tradition with a stunning fusion of mariachi, folklórico, and vibrant storytelling in honor of Día de los Muertos.

Halloween Double Header - MacBeth and King Lear

8-11:30 p.m. — The Castle Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Experience Shakespeare’s chilling tales of ambition and madness this Halloween night.

Vocal Sport Competition

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Tickets required — Experience Utah's premier vocal competition with high-energy performances and guest artists.

Start Drawing!

6-7 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Registration required — Learn the basic steps to embark on your artistic journey for all ages.

Spanish Story Time for Babies

9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free — Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and finger games for babies and parents in Spanish.