Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of October.
Good morning, Provo.
🎭 Culture
Kilby Block Party will return May 14-16, 2027 at the Utah State Fairpark with headliners Deftones, The Strokes, Jungle, Fontaines D.C., Slayyyter, and Lil Yachty and local acts including Provo’s Olympic Deth.
Three-day general admission ($245) and VIP ($409) passes go on sale today at 10 a.m. MDT; early bird tickets are sold out.
🎓 Education
New national data show Utah college credential holders typically earn $74,202 four years after finishing, about 100% more than the state's high school graduates ($37,112), and the Department of Education is enforcing a framework that will block federal student loans to programs that fail to show a modest earnings premium.
🏛️ Government
Vineyard City Council unanimously approved a resolution to remove Flock automated license plate readers after residents raised privacy concerns, asking the Utah County Sheriff’s Office to review the vendor contract and cancel it at the earliest possible date as the sheriff’s office negotiates with the company and its legal team.
🏈 Sports
The Big 12 announced new penalties, effective immediately, for discriminatory chants at games: a confirmed first incident carries a minimum $100,000 fine and a warning, while a second incident during the same game can trigger in-game competitive penalties and up to an additional $500,000 fine. The conference also fined UCF $100,000 to fund student education.
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