Good morning, Provo.

United Way of Utah County's Sub for Santa program aims to support record numbers of families, while Utah Foster Care holds a pop-up gift card drive in Murray on Dec.

20 to benefit teens and ShelterKids offers gifting trees at local stores until Dec. 22 (details online).

At BYU’s Harold B. Lee Library on Tuesday, Dec.

2, 2025, Aubree Hudson, chair of Turning Point USA’s off-campus chapter, led a meeting urging peers to honor late conservative activist Charlie Kirk by rebuilding fresh conservative values. The event marked a shift among young conservatives in Provo.

A study of the K shaped economy shows that households earning over $175,000 have grown wealth through stocks+real estate, while most struggle with rising inflation and housing costs.

Utah experts point to a 5% sales tax jump as a sign of job and wage growth, hinting at future progress.

Provo and Salt Lake County reached PM2.5 compliance for the first time in 15 years, according to the EPA.

Local officials say the areas must continue efforts such as upgrading vehicles and incentivizing cleaner wood stoves to keep the air clean through two 10-year maintenance periods.

Utah health officials reported 115 measles cases—the highest in over 30 years—with most cases in unvaccinated children as the disease spread across several counties.

They urged residents to call ahead if feeling sick and advised early vaccination for babies and other vulnerable groups.

Weber High boys basketball beat Clearfield 70-58 last Thursday night at Pleasant View with a 26-5 run in the second quarter that gave Weber a 23-point halftime lead, and Derek Bowden led Weber with 15 points while Jack Galvan scored 26 for Clearfield.

Longtime Utah volleyball coaches moved on this week as BYU coach Heather Olmstead left last Thursday to pursue professional opportunities after an 11-season record-setting tenure, & Utah coach Beth Launiere retired on Monday after 36 years with the Utes, with Alyssa D’Errico named as her successor.

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.

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.

Beginner Tai Chi for Kids

9-10 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost info not specified — Learn Chen Style Tai Chi basics, build confidence, and enjoy teamwork.