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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local influencer Serena Neel (known as the Lego girl on TikTok) is driving Angel Tree giving across Utah as she fulfills wish lists and inspires shoppers to help children with only days left before the holidays. KUTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ KUTV 2News launched a weekly segment that tracks what families pay for grocery staples such as milk, eggs, bread and beef. The latest report compared Walmart prices with those from Smith's and showed differences in cost between the two stores. KUTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rocky Mountain Power warns its customers about scammers using phone calls, texts, social media, email and door-to-door visits to claim urgent power interruptions and overpayments plus urges residents to contact the company directly to verify any suspicious communication. KUTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brandy Vega founded Promise 2 Live after her 14-year-old daughter attempted to take her own life to gather trusted mental health resources in one place. Her global charity now motivates thousands to seek help by sharing coins that offer a hug when times are tough. KUTV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Grace Freeman, a local teacher, switched from her smartphone to a flip phone in December and says she feels less anxious and more present. BYU students began No Phone November on Nov. 30 at their Provo apartment to focus more on in-person connections + mindful living. Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU remains No. 11 in the College Football Playoff rankings after completing an 11-1 season and must win against No. 4 Texas Tech in Saturday’s Big 12 championship; Utah dropped to No. 15 after a 31-21 win over Kansas. Deseret News
- ➤ BYU announced Tuesday an extension for head football coach Kalani Sitake that raises his salary to match his focus on football, faith & service. He said the deal will help players, fans & staff feel valued as the team prepares for the Big 12 championship game on Saturday. Deseret News
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2025 Utah County Santa Run 5K
4:45-5:45 p.m. — Salem Pond — Registration required — Dress in festive Santa suits for a scenic holiday fun run with cookies and milk along the route.
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Family Movie Night: The Grinch
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Provo City Library — Free entry — Enjoy 'The Grinch' in Spanish while crafting your own Grinch heart decoration.
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Utah Metropolitan Ballet - The Nutcracker
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $30 to $65 — Experience magic in a winter wonderland with Clara and her enchanting adventure.
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The Nutcracker by Utah Metropolitan Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $30-$65 — Experience a magical journey through a winter wonderland with Clara and her enchanting adventures.
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Johnson Files Christmas Show
4:00–5:30 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $27-$42 — Enjoy a fully improvised holiday comedy show with Shaun Johnson and friends, filled with festive fun and audience suggestions.
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