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Sunday’s outdoor NHL game was one of the most successful ever. What can Utah take from it in 2027?
19+ min ago (953+ words) Did you ever think it would be possible to hold an outdoor NHL game in Florida? And did you ever, in your wildest dreams, think they'd have to heat the ice between periods to prevent it from getting too cold?...
Infrastructure investment and other tactics: How Utah lawmakers are working to make housing more affordable
48+ min ago (1614+ words) A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted last month showed that housing affordability is the No. 1 issue Utah voters want the Utah Legislature to address during the current session. So, what are state lawmakers doing about the affordability…...
Growing Mexican airline to expand into Utah, adding new connections for travelers
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (301+ words) Utah's largest airport is getting a new airline, which seeks to bolster connections between Utah and Mexico. Volaris, a low-cost air carrier based in Mexico, announced Tuesday that it will begin nonstop flights between Salt Lake City and Guadalajara, Mexico,…...
Opinion: The hidden financial threat facing Utah — and how we fix it
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (877+ words) Jason represents District 3 in the Utah House of Representatives and is a member of the Utah Federalism Commission. He is a former mayor of River Heights, Utah, where he lives with his wife, Dana, and their six children. Opinion: The…...
Why the WAC wants $1M from Utah Valley University
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (552+ words) Failure to pay a seven-figure exit fee as it leaves the Western Athletic Conference for a new league could keep Utah Valley University sports teams from playing in championship competition. The WAC filed a lawsuit against the Orem-based school Monday…...
As institute celebrates 100 years, President Oaks issues special invitation to young adults across the world
2+ hour ago (121+ words) Prophet promises Latter-day Saint young adults "the Savior's peace, joy and divine love' As institute celebrates 100 years, President Oaks issues special invitation to young adults across the world Prophet promises Latter-day Saint young adults "the Savior's peace, joy and divine…...
Republicans move forward with plans to require photo ID, proof of citizenship for federal elections
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (533+ words) Republicans are moving forward with plans to vote on Sen. Mike Lee's updated election security bill aimed toward banning noncitizens from voting in federal elections and implementing stricter guardrails in order to cast one's ballot. The vote comes after a…...
What Donald Trump said at this year’s National Prayer Breakfast
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (566+ words) President Donald Trump returned to the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, delivering remarks about faith and a range of other topics. The bipartisan gathering is focused on faith and prayer and Trump's speech Thursday marks the sixth time he…...
Utah wants parents in the loop. Big Tech says that’s unconstitutional
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (1083+ words) One of the largest industry associations in the country sued Utah on Thursday over the state's second attempt at requiring age verification for tech companies when dealing with users who are minors. The Computer & Communication Industry Association, representing members like…...
How the Church of Jesus Christ is celebrating America’s 250th — and how to join
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (912+ words) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States through service, in collaboration with America250 " a nonpartisan congressional commission charged with organizing celebrations to commemorate the nation's semiquincentennial. "The 250th anniversary of the signing of…...