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Utah AD Mark Harlan blasts the Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rallies to beat the Utes
Read full article: Utah AD Mark Harlan blasts the Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rallies to beat the UtesUtah athletic director Mark Harlan blasted the Big 12 officiating crew following BYU’s 22-21 win over the Utes for controversial calls on the Cougars’ winning drive.
Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConn
Read full article: Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConnKansas is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama and two-time defending national champion UConn.
Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious voters
Read full article: Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious votersA top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is urging members to “avoid what is harsh and hateful” in the heat of election season.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Utah social media laws aimed to protect children
Read full article: Federal judge temporarily blocks Utah social media laws aimed to protect childrenA federal judge in Utah temporarily blocked social media access laws aimed at protecting children’s mental health and privacy.
Tell Us: What topics do you hope will be discussed during the presidential debate?
Read full article: Tell Us: What topics do you hope will be discussed during the presidential debate?Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are veering sharply in how they gear up for Tuesday’s presidential debate, setting up a showdown that reflects not just two separate visions for the country but two politicians who approach big moments very differently.
Captain in 2019 scuba boat fire ordered to pay about $32K to families of 3 of 34 people killed
Read full article: Captain in 2019 scuba boat fire ordered to pay about $32K to families of 3 of 34 people killedA scuba dive boat captain has been ordered to pay about $32,000 in restitution to the families of three of the 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019.
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
Read full article: IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigationAs expected, Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid.
Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics
Read full article: Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter OlympicsSalt Lake City has been formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris.
Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next week
Read full article: Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next weekA heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week, with health officials urging people to make plans now to stay safe.
Salt Lake City still on track for 2034 Olympics vote. French elections delay plans for 2030 edition
Read full article: Salt Lake City still on track for 2034 Olympics vote. French elections delay plans for 2030 editionSalt Lake City is still cruising toward being named the 2034 Winter Olympics host next month.
Bodies of 2 backcountry skiers buried by Utah avalanche recovered from mountain, names released
Read full article: Bodies of 2 backcountry skiers buried by Utah avalanche recovered from mountain, names releasedSearch crews have recovered the bodies of two backcountry skiers who were swept away and buried by an avalanche in the mountains outside Salt Lake City.
2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche following late spring snowstorms, sheriff says
Read full article: 2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche following late spring snowstorms, sheriff saysTwo backcountry skiers were killed and one was rescued after an avalanche Thursday in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City.
Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families
Read full article: Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school familiesUtah educators have been rushing to prepare students and staff as the state starts cracking down on any public school found not enforcing new bathroom restrictions for transgender individuals.
Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
Read full article: Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 citiesNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise.
Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers
Read full article: Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over OilersThe Coyotes closed out their 28-year Arizona tenure as winners, getting a goal and an assist from Dylan Guenther in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says
Read full article: Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source saysArizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, according to a person with knowledge of the meeting.
As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm endures
Read full article: As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm enduresMany other past Olympic hosts around the world have decided in recent years that bringing back the Games isn’t worth the money or hassle.
Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' tops list of most criticized library books for third straight year
Read full article: Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' tops list of most criticized library books for third straight yearMaia Kobabe’s graphic memoir “Gender Queer” continues its troubled run as the country’s most controversial book, topping the American Library Association’s “challenged books” list for a third straight year.
In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68
Read full article: In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68Gonzaga played a nearly perfect second half, busting open a back-and-forth game with a 15-0 run to pull away from Kansas for an 89-68 win and extend its nation-best streak of trips to the Sweet 16 to nine.
After whistle hastens Samford's exit from March Madness, the referee could be next
Read full article: After whistle hastens Samford's exit from March Madness, the referee could be nextThe referee who blew the whistle that worked against Samford at the end of its loss to Kansas in the NCAA Tournament might be following the Bulldogs straight out of town.
Jayhawks get friendly late whistle to advance in March Madness with 93-89 victory over Samford
Read full article: Jayhawks get friendly late whistle to advance in March Madness with 93-89 victory over SamfordKansas got a kind whistle at the end and Nicolas Timberlake made both his free throws to help the Jayhawks hold off Samford for a 93-89 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Monson's boss says timing of ouster at Long Beach State was designed to inspire March Madness run
Read full article: Monson's boss says timing of ouster at Long Beach State was designed to inspire March Madness runLong Beach State’s athletic director says the timing of his decision to part ways with coach Dan Monson was done with the hope it might trigger the exact run that led the team on its unexpected trip to March Madness.
Christian Coleman gets best of Noah Lyles and US sprint phenoms continue rivalry
Read full article: Christian Coleman gets best of Noah Lyles and US sprint phenoms continue rivalryIt's a great thing for those who love compelling rivalries in sports, and it should make for one of the great storylines of the Paris Olympics.
LIVE RESULTS: Super Tuesday’s presidential nominating contests
Read full article: LIVE RESULTS: Super Tuesday’s presidential nominating contestsWith contests in 16 states and American Samoa, the Super Tuesday primaries next week will be the largest day of voting of the year outside of the November election.
Klay Thompson sent to the bench for the first time since 2012, responds with a season-high 35 points
Read full article: Klay Thompson sent to the bench for the first time since 2012, responds with a season-high 35 pointsKlay Thompson was told Thursday he wouldn’t be starting a game for the first time since he was a Golden State rookie in 2012.
Utah is the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus and in government
Read full article: Utah is the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus and in governmentUtah has become the latest state to prohibit diversity training, hiring and inclusion programs at universities and in state government.
Warriors vs. Mavericks game postponed following death of assistant coach Dejan Milojević
Read full article: Warriors vs. Mavericks game postponed following death of assistant coach Dejan MilojevićThe NBA has announced the Dallas Mavericks’ game at the Golden State Warriors scheduled for Friday night has been postponed following the death of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević.
Ranking ‘The Real Housewives’ franchises, from worst to best
Read full article: Ranking ‘The Real Housewives’ franchises, from worst to bestThere are two kinds of people: those that think reality TV is trash and obnoxious, or you think the current cast of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” deserve every Emmy Award under the sun for their work.
Man found dead at Salt Lake City airport after climbing inside jet engine
Read full article: Man found dead at Salt Lake City airport after climbing inside jet engineA man has been found dead at Salt Lake City International Airport after police say he breached an emergency exit door and climbed inside a jet engine.
A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Utah over strict new limits on app use for minors
Read full article: A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Utah over strict new limits on app use for minorsA trade group that represents TikTok and other major tech companies has sued Utah over its first-in-the-nation laws requiring children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Total GivingTuesday donations were flat this year, but 10% fewer people participated in the day
Read full article: Total GivingTuesday donations were flat this year, but 10% fewer people participated in the dayThe nonprofit organization GivingTuesday estimates that donors gave $3.1 billion this year on what has become one of the most important fundraising dates for U.S. nonprofits, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Family-centered rounding reduces medical mistakes
Read full article: Family-centered rounding reduces medical mistakesIn a surprising healthcare revelation, some hospitals have found that life-saving solutions don't always come from the latest technology or costly equipment. A simple shift in how doctors conduct their rounds is making a monumental difference in patient care and, more importantly, in saving lives. Outside the hospital room of Allison’s eight-year-old daughter, a team of medical experts are working on a treatment plan.
ArthroFit: The new fountain of youth?
Read full article: ArthroFit: The new fountain of youth?A game-changing program is rewriting the rules of senior health – it’s called ArthroFit – it’s helping seniors quickly bounce back after surgery and has them feeling better than ever; some liken it to the fountain of youth.
Bryson Barnes helps No. 14 Utah beat Florida 24-11 in season opener
Read full article: Bryson Barnes helps No. 14 Utah beat Florida 24-11 in season openerBryson Barnes threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Money Parks on Utah’s first play of the game, rushed for another score and No. 14 Utes beat Florida 24-11 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
Bryson Barnes helps No. 14 Utah beat Florida 24-11 in season opener
Read full article: Bryson Barnes helps No. 14 Utah beat Florida 24-11 in season openerBryson Barnes threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Money Parks on Utah’s first play of the game, rushed for another score and No. 14 Utes beat Florida 24-11 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
Biden welcoming Australian leader to White House for state dinner in October
Read full article: Biden welcoming Australian leader to White House for state dinner in OctoberPresident Joe Biden will welcome Australia's prime minister to the White House in October for the visit and state dinner that the U.S. promised when Biden had to scrap a stop in Australia earlier this year to focus on debt limit talks in Washington.
Census Bureau delays release of some of census' most detailed data until 2024
Read full article: Census Bureau delays release of some of census' most detailed data until 2024The U.S. Census Bureau says it is delaying the release, and narrowing the scope, of some of the most detailed data from the 2020 census — until next year.
Porn industry group sues over Utah age verification law
Read full article: Porn industry group sues over Utah age verification lawAn adult entertainment industry group has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Utah law that requires porn websites to implement age verification mechanisms to block minors from accessing sexually explicit materials.
Utah judge delays implementing statewide abortion clinic ban
Read full article: Utah judge delays implementing statewide abortion clinic banA Utah judge has ruled that the state law banning abortion clinics cannot take effect on Wednesday as scheduled amid a lawsuit filed by the state’s largest abortion provider.
Gaslighting in women’s health: What doctors don’t know about menopause
Read full article: Gaslighting in women’s health: What doctors don’t know about menopauseGaslighting is when someone makes you doubt your own thoughts and feelings. It happens all the time, and it’s happening to women at the doctor’s office.
Utah judge to rule next week on state abortion clinic ban
Read full article: Utah judge to rule next week on state abortion clinic banA Utah judge said he would decide next week whether to delay implementing a state ban on abortion clinics that providers argue could end access to the procedure throughout the state.
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says
Read full article: Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org saysA new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.
AP source: Antetokounmpo going to New York for wrist exam
Read full article: AP source: Antetokounmpo going to New York for wrist examMilwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo is scheduled to be in New York on Monday to undergo testing and get further evaluation on his injured right wrist, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
All-Star top picks: Lillard (reserves), Embiid (starters)
Read full article: All-Star top picks: Lillard (reserves), Embiid (starters)Damian Lillard was the first reserve taken by captain Giannis Antetokounmpo in Sunday’s All-Star Game draft, and Joel Embiid was the first starter taken by fellow captain LeBron James for the matchup.
Silver speaks on load management, TV deal at NBA All-Star
Read full article: Silver speaks on load management, TV deal at NBA All-StarThe NBA and the National Basketball Players Association clearly do not agree on everything, as evidenced by the fact that there’s no new Collective Bargaining Agreement yet.
In NBA All-Star spotlight, Utah looks to change perceptions
Read full article: In NBA All-Star spotlight, Utah looks to change perceptionsSalt Lake City’s hosting of this weekend’s NBA All-Star game for the first time in three decades is giving Utah another opportunity to try to change long-held notions that the state is odd or peculiar.
Siakam, Edwards, Fox added to NBA All-Star Game roster
Read full article: Siakam, Edwards, Fox added to NBA All-Star Game rosterToronto forward Pascal Siakam, Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards and Sacramento guard De’Aaron Fox have been added to the player pool for the All-Star Game as injury replacements.
Biden signs bill to study salt lakes in drought-hit US West
Read full article: Biden signs bill to study salt lakes in drought-hit US WestFederal officials will more closely monitor the impacts of shrinking lakes throughout the U.S. West after President Joe Biden signed legislation that creates and funds monitoring efforts into the region's saline lakes.
Sapporo mayor says Tokyo bid-rigging hurt its Olympic bid
Read full article: Sapporo mayor says Tokyo bid-rigging hurt its Olympic bidSapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto and the Japanese Olympic Committee say they will “discontinue for some time” their effort to land the 2030 Winter Games because of damage done by the Tokyo Olympic bid-rigging scandal.
Ute Indian Tribe criticizes Biden monument on ancestral land
Read full article: Ute Indian Tribe criticizes Biden monument on ancestral landA Utah-based Native American tribe that frequently has sparred with President Joe Biden criticized the White House again for not adequately consulting its leaders ahead of this week’s creation of a national monument on ancestral lands in Colorado.
The trailer for the new season of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ just dropped and it’s WILD
Read full article: The trailer for the new season of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ just dropped and it’s WILDGrab your skis and parkas because “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” are back, and the trailer for the new season looks crazier than ever.
Judge tosses suit that tried to deem books obscene for kids
Read full article: Judge tosses suit that tried to deem books obscene for kidsA judge in Virginia has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to declare two books as obscene for children and to restrict their distribution to minors by booksellers and libraries.
Utah sues Biden over move to restore 2 national monuments
Read full article: Utah sues Biden over move to restore 2 national monumentsUtah state and county officials have sued the Biden administration over the president’s decision last year to restore two sprawling national monuments on rugged lands sacred to Native Americans that President Donald Trump had downsized.
Holmgren shines in Salt Lake City Summer League debut
Read full article: Holmgren shines in Salt Lake City Summer League debutNo. 2 pick Chet Holmgren shined in his debut, scoring 13 of his 23 points in the first quarter to help the Thunder build an early 20-point lead en route to a 98-77 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Salt Lake City Winter Olympics bid more likely for 2034
Read full article: Salt Lake City Winter Olympics bid more likely for 2034Recent meetings with the IOC have led U.S. officials to believe all signs point toward Salt Lake City bidding for the 2034 Winter Olympics, though they say Utah’s capital will be ready if asked to host the 2030 Games, too.