AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUtah Road Work: UDOT is widening U.S. 189 near Deer Creek Reservoir from two lanes to four, with daytime paving July 21-23 and night work later in July that will bring alternating one-way traffic from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Local Land-Use Fight: Provo’s proposed Vesper Amphitheater would turn nearby gravel pits into a 20,000-seat venue, but residents are pushing back over traffic and canyon impacts as the city weighs map and zoning changes. Education Policy: Utah is among states with K-5 screen-time limits or bans, and a new national debate is heating up over whether schools need a “dry year” from devices to improve learning. Public Safety & Weather: Lightning has sparked the Rocky Pass Fire in Box Elder County, and forecasters warn that western Utah and nearby areas face a higher risk of heavy storms and flash flooding this week. BYU Sports: BYU released its 2026-27 nonconference schedule, including Ohio State at the Delta Center and a home-and-away Big 12 slate featuring Arizona, Utah, and TCU. Community & Culture: The Utah Summer Dance Festival returns Aug. 15 in South Salt Lake, spotlighting global dance traditions with added workshops Aug. 14 and 16.
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