‘Moderate to severe’ turbulence reported prior to fatal plane crash in Utah Lake – Deseret News
The NTSB has released a preliminary report regarding a plane crash into Utah Lake in August that killed a student pilot. National Transportation Safety Board By Pat Reavy, KSL Your browser does not support the audio element.
via Deseret NewsDeseretSeptember 8, 2026
Report: Despite progress, 'urgency' still needed to address gender gaps in education | KSL.com
Utah generally performs better than the national average in educational attainment, but a new report shows that gender differences can still shape women's opportunities. (Isaac Hale, Deseret News) ⦈ ⦀ ⦀ ⦔ Save Story
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via KSLDeseretSeptember 6, 2026
Congress approves funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterm elections
With the government shutdown now in its third week, a sign turns away tourists at the entrance to the Capitol Visitor Center, in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Scott Applewhite, Associated Press By Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington.
via Deseret NewsDeseretOriginally published August 31, 2026
Heavy rains, flash floods across southern Utah and the Grand Canyon leave 2 dead and over a dozen missing – Deseret News
MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View 14 Comments Share Bright Angel Canyon, damaged by flash floods, runs into the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. John Locher, Associated Press By Leah Bowers Leah Bowers is a Utah, Politics and the West reporter with the Deseret News.
via Deseret NewsDeseretOriginally published August 30, 2026
Is the sky falling in college sports? Here's what Utahns think | KSL.com
The landscape of college sports has changed dramatically in the past few years with athletes able to get paid and enter the transfer portal at will. (Eliza Anderson, Deseret News) a Save Story
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Utahns express mixed feelings on college sports' commercialization, with 20% concerned about NIL.
via KSLDeseretAugust 30, 2026
Inflation and the economy are top issues for Utah voters heading into the midterms
A plurality of Utah voters (48%) said the economy and jobs were their top concern and would have the "biggest impact" on how they vote, according to the most recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted by Morning Consult. The two issues far outweighed other concerns listed by voters.
via KSLHinckleyAugust 30, 2026
