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Young women are celebrating The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ change in the minimum age to go on missions. For some, it’s opened new horizons to explore.
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Tess Crowley/Deseret News, poolGOP lawmakers want the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the new map before the 2026 midterms. -
Macy Lipkin/KUERIt’s not a done deal, but the housing authority hopes to close on the property before the year ends — and ahead of a deadline before losing $1 million in funding.
Of the many casualties of war, food is another. Michael Shaikh’s new book explores how war and genocide change what we eat. In "The Last Sweet Bite," he visits six conflict-affected places, documenting how violence reshapes local cuisine. It’s part travel writing, part memoir and also preservation — with recipes included.
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On the same day that NPR aired a national interview with Gov. Spencer Cox, he reiterated his worries about political polarization and batted aside speculation about his political future. -
The governor is scheduled to meet the press at 10:00 a.m. MDT on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. -
Every year seems to be even more tech-dependent than the year before. That can be stressful for parents with young kids. -
Nate Blouin has served in the Utah Senate since 2023 and said he’s “prepared to speak up” on the issues that matter most to the voters in Utah’s new District 1. He and political newcomer Luis Villarreal entered the race over the weekend. -
Ogden Valley City has a lot to figure out, from how to fund its first few months to where it’ll hold meetings in the long term. -
The last age adjustment occurred in 2012, significantly increasing applications. Some experts say this move promotes equality in missionary opportunities. Women would still serve for 18 months, compared to two years for men -
A House bill from the last legislative session required the Division of Air Quality to assess whether a Permit by Rule process could be applied to additional Utah industries to reduce lengthy approval times. -
Kitchen is a local business owner and previously a member of the Salt Lake City Council, Utah Senate and part of the Biden administration from 2023-2025. -
Around half of Utah’s counties have met their 2030 conservation goals. Taking a closer look at who is succeeding and struggling offers a glimpse of why it’s hard to save water in Utah.
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