🌱 Why a Provo dad may need to fly overseas for his kids

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Provo dad may need to fly overseas for his kids
• How Provo’s Bulldogs turned an 0-3 stumble into a hot streak
• Why a BYU student sprinted from Provo for just one ski run

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

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 28 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 50, low: 29.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 51 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UPDATE: Provo father of 3 children believed abducted by ex-wife shares story; 4th child also missing (gephardtdaily.com) — A Provo father is pleading for help after his three children and a fourth child were allegedly taken overseas by their mother, prompting a DPS alert and FBI involvement. He’s raising funds for possible flights to Europe and therapy so the kids can be retrieved quickly and supported emotionally once they’re found.
   

2. Bullish on the Bulldogs: Led by Makai Allen, Provo off to a promising start to the season (heraldextra.com) — Provo High’s boys basketball team has shaken off an 0-3 start and is now riding a four-game win streak after a 76-61 home win over American Heritage, powered by senior guard Makai Allen’s 35 points. Coach Chris Collinsworth says improved defense, deeper rotations, and Allen’s focus on sharing the ball have the Bulldogs confident as they host Delta and Payson next.
   

3. Ridgelines: Sunrise with the kids (parkrecord.com) — A Utah skier’s opening day at Canyons Village includes a chairlift chat with a BYU student who dashed up from Provo just to grab a single run. The piece walks readers through the debut of the new Sunrise Gondola, the feel of that first descent, and a $200,000 EpicPromise donation supporting local childcare through PC Tots.
   

4. Patel's response to Charlie Kirk killing in Utah was ‘not very good' (moabtimes.com) — Provo residents are seeing national scrutiny focused right on their doorstep, as a leaked report criticizes FBI Director Kash Patel’s conduct after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and his delayed exit at Provo Airport. The piece details conflicting accounts of Patel’s public statements, alleged focus on optics, and tensions with local FBI leadership as Utah officials pursued the suspect.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Provo

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Winter Extravaganza
  Provo High School, 1199 Lakeshore Dr, Provo
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Open Studio — Neighborhood Art Center
  Neighborhood Art Center , 1200 Towne Centre Blvd suite #2108 , Provo
  12:00 pm
• Allo Monroe
  Velour Live Music Gallery , 135 N University Ave , Provo
  7:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Christmas Choir Performance / Actuación del Coro Navideño
  Orchard Elementary School , 1035 N 800 E , Orem
  6:00 pm
• Choir Concert
  Edgemont Elementary School Provo, UT 84604
  6:00 pm
• Ryan Shupe Christmas Concert
  Orem High Orem, UT 84097
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Choir Celebration
  Edgemont Elementary School Provo, UT 84604
  7:30 am
• Little Caesars Spirit Night (Noche de espíritu de Little Caesars)
  Little Caesars Pizza , 1690 N State St , Orem
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Donuts & Grown Ups Book Fair Event
  Canyon Crest Elementary School Provo, UT 84604
  8:00 am
• HS Boys Basketball vs Draper American Preparatory Academy
  Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy , 320 W 600 S St , Lindon
  4:00 pm
• Family Skate Night @ Classic Fun Center Orem
  Classic Fun Center Orem Orem, UT 84097
  4:30 pm
• BWrestling Tri Meet-Timp (JV-5:30, V-7:00) @ Provo
  Orem High Orem, UT 84097
  5:30 pm

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