Good morning, Provo.

Salt Lake Community College will offer free tuition and flexible online classes to elite athletes so they can train without pausing their education—Olympic hopeful Mia Manganello is using the program as she prepares for next winter games in Italy.

Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi said at the Utah Lake Symposium that the Utah Lake Authority will work to remove carp and water-stealing invasive plants from Utah Lake by 2034—steps expected to reduce harmful algal blooms and send more water to Great Salt Lake.

The plan targets species that damage native vegetation, aiming to improve the lake’s health for local wildlife and recreation.

The Big 12 football power rankings show that BYU remains top at 8-0 after rallying to beat Iowa State while Utah moved up after a 53-7 win against Colorado.

The Utes will face No-17 Cincinnati Saturday at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN as teams battle for a tighter conference race.

At Utah Valley University, Skyridge beat Syracuse in four sets—ending their season—while Skyline won four-set victory over Fremont, leaving both remaining Northern Utah girls volleyball teams out of the postseason picture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elf The Musical

7 p.m. — Draper Historic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas with this joyful musical adaptation of the beloved holiday film.