What’s special about Westminster U.? New president Sylvia Torti is eager to offer answers
Wednesday was the first day of fall semester at Salt Lake City’s Westminster University — and also a first-ever “Back…
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Church of Jesus Christ releases statement on regional drought and the Great Salt Lake
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement Wednesday regarding the “extended drought” in…
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Here’s how much you need to make to afford to buy a home in Salt Lake County
Looking to buy a house in Salt Lake County? You’ll need to earn nearly $187,000 a year to afford a typical…
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Tim Curry, who made a career of kooky and menacing, dies at 80
Tim Curry, the oddball English actor who gravitated toward playing kooky personalities like the extravagant Dr.…
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What a tired hummingbird taught Bishop Douglas about missionaries seeking Christ
A hummingbird recently found its way into Bishop Sean Douglas ’ home and got trapped flying up to a window near the…
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At least 160 dead, hundreds missing including Americans, after flash floods in Nepal and China
At least 160 people are dead and hundreds of people, including 47 from the United States, are missing after a massive…
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President Trump appeared on Glenn Beck’s radio show talking beef, Canada and Dolly Parton
President Donald Trump called in Wednesday morning for an interview with Glenn Beck, where they talked about the…
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Rest in peace, Dave Kragthorpe. The race is over, but the legend lives
The state of Utah lost one of its true legends this past weekend when Dave Kragthorpe died at age 93 in Montgomery,…
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No, the NHL is not expanding to Europe — at least for now
Is the NHL going to add teams in Europe? That’s the question the entire hockey world — including a major player agent —…
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Is this tallest batch of receivers the Cougars have ever had?
BYU’s fall camp wound down on Tuesday as preparations for actual game play began to formulate this week. Head coach…
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Top 20 performances from Week 2 in Utah high school football
Each week, the Deseret News collects high school football stats from around the state, with approximately 85% of the…
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Congress pushes to require social media influencers to disclose some payments
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to regulate social media influencers, particularly when they are being paid…
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Filming draws crowd, but it’s not the first time Ogden’s been the backdrop for a movie or TV show
Filming in Ogden for an episode of CBS' "Marshals" drew a crowd, but it's not the first time the city's been the…
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Utah Mammoth to play 7 nationally televised games in 2026-27
Utah Mammoth fans will be able to watch all but seven games on SEG+ in the 2026-27 season. ESPN and TNT, who share the…
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Here’s what Meta promises to do to protect children on its platforms
Meta has agreed to settle with more than 50 attorneys general across states, U.S. territories and the District of…
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County leaders have a specific request tied to Intermountain’s new Salt Lake City hospital
Salt Lake County leaders hope Intermountain's new LDS Hospital will include more behavioral health resources, and they…
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The Big Ten and SEC are banning professional athletes from returning to college. What does this mean for the Big 12?
Power conferences are cracking down on professional players attempting to return to college. The Big Ten has announced…
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Opinion: Dolly Parton’s last request was simple. Utah can answer it
Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, leaving behind an incredible legacy of music, advocacy and books for millions of children…
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Church of Jesus Christ apostles minister in Spokane after devastating wildfires
Weeks after three wildfires tore through north Spokane — burning thousands of acres, displacing tens of thousands of…
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Deseret News archives: De Gaulle led victory march through Paris in 1944
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 26, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events…
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Opinion: Tech controversies have become key political issues
The ubiquitous Flock cameras are the current lightning rod in politics. What should Utah politicians do about it?…
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The Dolly Parton song that makes me cry every single time
About 3 miles from my childhood home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in walking distance of the Atlantic Ocean, was a…
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Game-worn Michael Jordan jersey could see record sale
A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey is expected to break the record for most expensive basketball jersey to ever be…
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Insider trading investigation opened into southern Utah uranium mill
Congressional Democrats accused the owner of White Mesa Mill in southeastern Utah of insider trading. But the company…
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Match review: RSL exits Leagues Cup with Quarterfinals loss to Club León
Real Salt Lake’s historic 2026 Leagues Cup campaign came to a close Tuesday, Aug. 25, as the Claret-and-Cobalt fell 3-0…
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Opinion: Dolly Parton, diplomat
A version of this article was first published in the Right to the Point newsletter. Sign up to receive the free…
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How many BYU players made The Athletic’s top 100 rankings?
BYU is entering the 2026 campaign with one of its most star-studded rosters in program history. But some of these…
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When politics become part of a voter’s identity, policy falls to the wayside
While politicians still act like policy matters in elections, for many voters that is no longer the case. As a recent…
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Meta will pay billions and overhaul Instagram. Utah helped force its hand
Utah announced Wednesday that the state has secured part of a $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety…
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2026 Parry’s Power Guide: Predicting Week 3 of the high school football season
Thursday’s games Favored Team Rating Diff. Rating Underdog Edward’s Edge COPPER HILLS 81.4 39.8 41.6 Hunter Copper…
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High school girls volleyball: Lone Peak holds on to beat Syracuse and stay undefeated
In a battle of two undefeated teams, it was Lone Peak sneaking past Syracuse to win Tuesday in four sets by scores of…
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Why people are handwriting the Bible
This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter . Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox…
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Opinion: Fraud is a real problem in Utah, and it’s nothing to be embarrassed about
The scam text you just deleted is part of a $108 million problem in Utah. Not long ago, I sat down at the White House…
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Morgan Scalley just wrapped up his first fall camp as the Utes’ head coach. Here are the takeaways
Utah concluded fall camp on Saturday and has shifted into preparation for the season opener against Idaho on Sept. 3.…
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SPOKANE, Washington — Weeks after three wildfires tore through north Spokane — burning thousands of acres, displacing…
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‘Affordability refugees?’ High housing costs driving more buyers to look outside their local markets
A majority of homebuyer s in Utah and around the country are expanding their search beyond local housing markets…
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