Deseret News archives: Scouting movement began with a camping trip
This date in history: On this day in 1907, Lord Baden-Powell organized a camping trip for boys. The Scouting movement was off. Read more. Today…
Deseret News archives: Upstart Fidel Castro began his march to power in Cuba
Today in history: What is the 26th of July movement? Fidel Castro assumed power in 1959, but how long did he lead Cuba? Read more. This date in history.
High school football: Experienced North Summit gets nod as 1A North preseason favorite ahead of Duchesne
North Summit, Duchesne and Millard headline a competitive region as every team returns key contributors entering 2026 season
Sports on the air: Here’s what games are on TV and radio for the week of July 26-Aug. 1
Sunday, July 26, 2026 TELEVISION BASKETBALL The Basketball Tournament, Fox, noon (FS1, 5 p.m.) CYCLING Tour de France, NBC, noon EXTREME SPORTS X Games, ABC, noon (ESPN, 4 p.m.) FOOTBALL…
How Sister Theresa Ann Collins knows that ‘God is aware of every single one of His children’
Sister Collins begins her service as second counselor in the Primary general presidency on Aug. 1
Growing use of police drones spurs privacy debate
‘The question is whether there’s a slippery slope’ from public safety to permanent surveillance, experts say
Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City
A lightning strike is responsible for a new wildfire that sparked east of Cedar City Friday in the area of Comstock Road and Desert Mound.
Forest Service determines what sparked Utah’s largest fire so far this year
Federal foresters have finally determined what sparked Utah's largest wildfire nearly a decade.
Letter to the Editor: How water usage is a necessary civic lesson for our kids
We live in a desert, and we have experienced drought in 22 of the past 25 years; living with droughts is our norm. Utah residents use an average of 167…
Deseret News archives: Remembering the Andrea Doria-Stockholm collision
This date in history: Details on the collision of the Andrea Doria and Stockholm off the coast of Nantucket. Today in history.
High school football: Kanab leads the pack, but challengers are ready in 1A South region.
Breaking down the 2026 1A South race.