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Utah governor looks to the heavens for water miracle ahead of 2034 Olympics
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (690+ words) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox once again called on Utahns to call upon heaven for water in a post to social media on Monday. Like he did in 2021, 2023 and 2025, the openly religious governor renewed his request for "faith communities across Utah…...
Deseret News archives: Big Utah State Prison break in 1968 had a swift and peaceful conclusion
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (538+ words) Editor's note: This story was originally published on Nov. 17, 2024. Myron Lance and Walter Kelbach, two of the state's most notorious and deadliest inmates, spent many years at the Utah State Prison following their five-day crime spree that left six people…...
3 takeaways from No. 15 BYU’s rivalry win over No. 23 Utah
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (322+ words) BYU earned its third consecutive rivalry win over Utah Saturday night in Provo, coming alive late to remain unbeaten and hand the Utes their second loss of the season. BYU stepped up in the fourth quarter. After surrendering a touchdown…...
What Kalani Sitake said after BYU’s rivalry win over Utah
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) After BYU defeated Utah Saturday night in Provo, Kalani Sitake could have opened his postgame press conference any way he wanted to. But after a quick opening statement, he chose to take some time to praise Kyle Whittingham. "He's one…...
How freshman running back Daniel Bray earned a spot in Utah’s offense
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (914+ words) Daniel Bray got just three carries in his college debut, but he made sure they were memorable. The freshman running back made his offensive debut in Utah's 48-14 win over West Virginia, getting his first collegiate carry early in the fourth…...
Here’s where Utah and BYU are predicted to finish in Big 12 men’s basketball
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) Not surprisingly, BYU is expected to finish near the top of the Big 12 in men's basketball this season and Utah near the bottom. That is reflected in the preseason Big 12 coaches poll that was released Thursday, where the Cougars were…...
No. 16 Utah vs. No. 17 Texas Tech: How to watch, listen to or stream the game
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (531+ words) For Utah: The Utes have outscored their opposition by an average of 45.7 points to 8.3 on their way to a 3-0 start and a top-20 ranking. Two of those games have come on the road. Over Utah's next six games, the team…...
Democrats see opportunity in Utah with new maps
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (814+ words) WASHINGTON " National Democrats are turning their attention to Utah after a district judge ordered state lawmakers to redraw its congressional map, possibly thrusting the Beehive State into the national redistricting war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Utah 3rd District Judge Dianna…...
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, donned a jumpsuit and hard hat. Why?
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (1411+ words) About 50 miles east of Richfield in Sevier County " past Salina " there is an obscure exit on I-70 that brings you to a stop sign. From there, you take a left turn and wind up on Convulsion Road. That name gives pause…...
Gov. Cox defends Utah Senate president
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (679+ words) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood by state Senate President Stuart Adams on Thursday, defending the top lawmaker's decision not to disclose his personal connection to a law inspired by the criminal case of his granddaughter. During a tense exchange with…...