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Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah officials are investigating human-caused wildfires after a season that burned more than 160,000 acres and destroyed many structures—teams including law enforcement are examining costly events like the Monroe Canyon Fire that burned over 73,000 acres and cost more than $100 million in suppression expenses. KUTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State funding cuts have hurt The Refuge Utah in Orem, which kept 25 shelter beds while receiving over 450 requests, —lawmakers are probing the budget gap as the center plans to seek more private funds. KUTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Oct. 27, Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 138-134 win over the Phoenix Suns. He made two free throws with 1.9 seconds left in overtime—making him the first Jazz player to score over 50 in a regular-season game since Karl Malone in 1998. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ At a Team USA Media Summit in New York City Tuesday, U.S. Olympic officials said Utah’s organizing committee is reviewing plans to push boundaries by adding events such as cross-country races and cyclocross to the 2034 Winter Games (using venues from 2002 and a $4 billion budget). Officials said the changes could broaden participation and boost revenue, with final plans pending recommendations from an IOC working group (studying potential event changes). Deseret News
- ➤ Morgan High girls volleyball was swept in three sets by undefeated North Sanpete at the UCCU Center in Orem on October 28—North Sanpete won by scores of 25 to 13, 25 to 23, and 25 to 17 to earn its first state title since 2009. Standard-Examiner
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Forge Your Brand: Build with Authenticity and AI
9 AM – 3 PM — The Startup Building Co-Working — Free entry — Learn to create a standout brand using your unique character and AI tools.
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Bain & Company Consulting Overview for BYU Students
7:30-8:30 p.m. — N. Eldon Tanner Building — Free entry — Explore management consulting opportunities with Bain & Company and learn about internship pathways.
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The Nutcracker
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the magical journey of Clara as her nutcracker battles the Mouse Queen and takes her to the enchanting Land of Sweets.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Ticket required — Experience a magical journey as Clara's nutcracker battles the Mouse Queen and transforms into a prince.
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PMP Certification Training in Provo, UT
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Early Bird discounts available — Get certified with 32 hours of interactive training and a money-back guarantee.
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