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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Provo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Throughout 2025, Utah Valley’s residents showed strong community spirit by cleaning up a Provo meetinghouse mudslide on Aug. 27, honoring a young victim in Pleasant Grove, and hosting benefit and youth challenges to support neighbors in need. Daily Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Utah’s state gas tax rate will drop from 38.5 to 37.9 cents per gallon on Jan. 1 as the Utah State Tax Commission reviews past 36-month fuel prices (using a 14.2% cap on wholesale prices), which means residents will pay less at the pump. Deseret News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah will receive $195 million as its first-year grant from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural healthcare, expand mental health services, and boost telehealth. The state’s Health Department will manage the funds while using some for new care models (including chronic disease management). Deseret News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill is expected to join Michigan’s coaching staff soon, prompting the Cougars to consider internal candidates such as cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford and special teams coordinator Kelly Poppinga. BYU officials say the planned change could shift the team’s strong defensive identity built over the past three years. Deseret News
- ➤ Bonneville girls' basketball trailed until Ema Eskelsen's half-court shot pushed the game to overtime before they beat Jordan 59-52 on Tuesday in Washington Terrace. Fremont, Davis, Ogden and Provo teams also posted wins with standout individual scores in follow-up contests. Standard-Examiner
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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.
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Mandarin Language Practice Group
4-5 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Join beginner and intermediate groups for immersive Mandarin practice.
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Science Club for Grades 3-8
4-5:30 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore diverse science fields through hands-on projects and activities.
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Digital Literacy - Computer Class
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — Enhance your computer skills and earn a computer through our engaging 10-week course.
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African Dance and Drumming Class
6-7:30 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Registration required — Explore the vibrant cultures of Africa through music and movement in this engaging community class.
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Pedals, Pipes & Pizza Youth Event
10 a.m. — Brigham Young University — RSVP required — A youth-friendly introduction to the pipe organ with music, demonstrations, and pizza.
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Thursday Homework Assistance
6-7 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free — A valuable resource for grades 1-12 to catch up and stay on track with homework.
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Family Art Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Cost not specified — Engage your family's creativity through various art mediums and collaborative projects.
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Spanish Playgroup
11:30 a.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — Free entry — A weekly gathering for parents and their little ones to enjoy play and build community in Spanish.
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Conversational English Class
5-6 p.m. — United Way Community Center - South Franklin — free entry — Enhance your day-to-day English speaking skills in a supportive setting.
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