Good morning, Provo.

Wild Spring Flowers in Utah Valley supports grieving families with free casket sprays and floral arrangements.

Owner Jordy Smith started the U-pick farm after personal losses and now lets visitors pick flowers to create bouquets — a project recognized by local partners through the Pay It Forward program.

Community Action Services in Provo faces a financial shortfall and needs $100,000 by the end of October to keep its doors open.

The nonprofit, which recently appointed an interim CEO amid rising costs since COVID, is seeking support from local businesses and philanthropists.

A legislative audit found that oversight of tenured faculty at Utah public colleges is weak because department chairs are not empowered to address poor teaching, leading students to withdraw from classes, and recommends that institutions revise department chair roles + review processes to better hold faculty accountable.

Utah joined 16 other states today in a $665M settlement with Snap Finance over misleading lease-to-own deals—canceling more than $16.7M in lease payments and requiring the company to display complete lease terms.

ESPN’s traveling College GameDay broadcast took over BYU’s campus on Saturday, Oct.

17, as over 200 crew members and local media worked to build a live sports set featuring top football personalities while coordinating last-minute logistics.

BYU freshman Carter Smith made a 33-yard field goal in his Spider-Man costume during ESPN College GameDay at 9 a.m. today and won $3 million for himself and charity.

He now plans to invest his winnings carefully after the game.

IRONMAN debuts in Orem and Provo Canyon on Aug.

21, 2027 with a 1.2-mile swim in Deer Creek Reservoir, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run along the Provo River Parkway Trail. Orem officials say the race will boost local tourism + community spirit.