Rice-Eccles Stadium’s ‘suite-en up’ project approved by University of Utah trustees
University of Utah Board of Trustees approved a project to enhance Rice-Eccles Stadium. Slated to be finished by the 2027 football season, the stadium project calls for additional stadium suites and premier field-level end zone seating. The stadium enhancement project is to be funded by the University of Utah and Crimson Brand Partners.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 13, 2026
John Green brings ‘Hollywood, Ending’ tour to Utah with guest Brandon Sanderson
John Green’s newest novel is a “love letter to movies,” but also highlights his concerns over the commodification of creative projects and the way private experiences of the humans in the spotlight are turned into public discourse. “Hollywood, Ending” released in September and for the last few weeks, Green has traveled the country on a book tour.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 13, 2026
Church News podcast: ‘Dedicate’ series – Deseret News
In this series, seven young adults from different countries tour the Salt Lake Temple to see its renovations. They share how they have worked to build testimonies of the Savior, of temples and of temple covenants. The seven young adults are from Brazil, the Philippines, France, the United States, Japan, Ghana and Mexico.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 13, 2026
Asher Cunningham earns Pac-12 and national Defensive Player of the Week honors
Utah State football linebacker Asher Cunningham has added two awards to his trophy case this week. The junior transfer from Elon was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. Then, on Tuesday morning, it was announced that he…
via cachevalleydaily.comStatewideOctober 13, 2026
Park City won't build indoor pickleball facility
Park City will no longer build an indoor pickleball facility in Quinn's Junction. The decision is unrelated to the proposed facility operator's bankruptcy. Park City announced Monday night that it ended a public-private partnership with Wadsworth Development Group.
via kpcw.orgPark CityOctober 13, 2026
National Geographic adventurer joins Wasatch Backcountry Alliance fundraiser
The Wasatch Backcountry Alliance will team up with a National Geographic explorer for its third annual fundraiser. The nonprofit will host Mike Lebecki—2013 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year—as its keynote speaker Wednesday night. The explorer will discuss his remote expeditions and the importance of outdoor recreation, says Wasatch Backcountry Alliance director Dani Poirier.
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