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Provo, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Provo! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How AI in Provo could quietly stop this summer’s mosquitoes
  • Provo judge explains why a Utah grandmother won’t likely leave prison
  • What does the lifted carp advisory mean for Utah Lake near Provo?

Also on today's calendar: Open Studio — Neighborhood Art Center and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Utah County uses AI to find 25,000 more storm drains in fight against mosquitoes (ksltv.com) — Utah County officials in Provo are using a new AI mapping tool to locate 25,000 previously unmapped storm drains so mosquito crews can treat them before West Nile virus becomes a threat. Technicians now bike through neighborhoods guided by updated digital maps, allowing more time for treatment and less time searching, with the goal that Provo residents never see an outbreak.
   

2. Utah judge sends 'incredibly dangerous' woman to prison for conspiring to kill son-in-law (eastidahonews.com) — A Provo judge has imposed maximum consecutive prison terms on American Fork resident Tracey Grist for orchestrating the murder of her son-in-law, a killing carried out at her Utah County home. Calling her “incredibly dangerous,” the judge said he doesn’t expect she’ll be released, underscoring the court’s hard line in a case that rattled families across the Provo area.
   

3. ‘A significant milestone:' PCB advisory on carp lifted at Utah Lake (heraldextra.com) — Utah health officials have lifted the PCB-related fish advisory on carp in Utah Lake, signaling major improvement in water quality that matters for Provo anglers and lake users. After years of carp removal and cleanup, PCB levels have dropped about 80%, and local leaders in Provo say it’s a big step forward for the lake’s ecosystem.
   

4. Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want prosecutors punished over bullet comments (sfchronicle.com) — A closely watched murder case tied to a Utah Valley University campus shooting is back in Provo’s Fourth District Court, where defense attorneys want prosecutors held in contempt over public comments about bullet evidence. The judge will rule later on possible sanctions, while a key hearing next month will determine whether there’s enough evidence to send the Provo-area case to trial.
   

5. Handful of Utah protesters demonstrate after Trump inks $70B immigration bill (ksl.com) — Provo factored into small, same-day protests at Utah congressional offices after President Trump signed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, with demonstrators gathering outside Rep. Mike Kennedy’s Provo office. While crowds were small and organized quickly, they highlighted sharp local disagreement with the new Secure America Act and its expanded funding for ICE and Border Patrol.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday June 13
  • Huntsman Sportsfest
    Therapy Animals of Utah Fort Douglas Field, 13-699 De Trobriand St, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Open Studio — Neighborhood Art Center →
    Neighborhood Art Center, 1200 Towne Centre Blvd suite #2108, Provo
    12:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 16
  • Budget Public Hearing
    PROVO DISTRICT Provo City School District Professional Development Center (PDC)
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday June 17
  • Davis Wellness Walks
    USU 4-H Youth Programs - Utah County Various | Changes weekly
    9:30 am
  • Cove Connection
    Therapy Animals of Utah River's Edge Resort at Heber Valley, 7000 Old Hwy 40, Heber City
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday June 18
  • Kids on the Move Summer Camp
    USU 4-H Youth Programs - Utah County 80 E. 725 S. , Kaysville, UT 84037
    9:00 am
  • Team Evaluations - Millcreek Library
    Therapy Animals of Utah Millcreek Community Library, 2266 E Evergreen Ave, Salt Lake Cit
    5:00 pm

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Ok Provo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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