Happy Pioneer Day! I hope you have a fun, relaxing holiday spent with family and friends, no matter how you celebrate. For the holiday, it's no doubt that many folks will be gathering around a spread of tasty food. Just in case you have a craving for some cheesy deliciousness, take a look at this guide to making a Utah staple: funeral potatoes.
Got a Utah accent? The way you talk could be your pioneer heritage
A linguistics professor from Brigham Young University, David Eddington, recently published his book on the Beehive State's peculiar language.
In his book, titled “Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names, & More,” Eddington explores the roots of the quintessential idiosyncrasies of Utahns' way of speaking — from the pronunciation, or lack thereof, of the "t" in mountain, to the term “potato bugs."
The Jan. 6 committee held its final hearing on Thursday, ending the hearing series that has spanned several weeks throughout June and July. The eventful session featured witness testimony and outtakes from former President Donald Trump’s recorded statement about the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
With Rep. Liz Cheney's opening statement and the panel's past hints, it seems that there may be more hearings in the panel's future. But looking back, it's important to consider what the committee has accomplished so far. Has their investigation had an effect on the public?
Opinion: Tired of politics? Why I think Evan McMullin is the candidate you need (Deseret News)
Opinion: I endorse Sen. Mike Lee — Evan McMullin’s strategy could lose Utah power (Deseret News)
Trump and Pence host rival rallies in Arizona (BBC News)
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Come revel in the Greenshow!
Join us for a celebration on the green! The Greenshow is a very special part of the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Perfect for the whole family, it’s free and begins at 7:10 nightly before the plays, Monday through Saturday. So, grab a famous festival tart and enjoy the show!
Health
WHO declares highest alert over monkeypox (BBC News)
Are BA.5 symptoms similar to ‘meningitis’? This is what doctors are seeing right now (Deseret News)
Faith
Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square names new managing director (Deseret News)
Church responds to possible photo of Joseph Smith discovered by one of his descendants (Church News)
Environment
Why Las Vegas is now limiting the size of home swimming pools (Deseret News)
Is this the Wasatch Front’s windiest summer? The data blew us away (Deseret News)
Education
Sex education textbook rejected by Miami-Dade school board (Deseret News)
First bill written by children on climate education (BBC News)
Economy
Utah’s 2% unemployment feels good but it means businesses are still scrambling for workers (KUER)
Is the housing market frenzy over? Buyer competition drops to lowest level in 2 years (Deseret News)
Northern Utah
Mom gives update on disappearance of Dylan Rounds as his 20th birthday approaches (East Idaho News)
Wasatch Front
Days of '47 Parade delights crowds with floats, music and much more (KSL.com)
Southern Utah
Lightning-caused wildfire continues to spread near Nevada-Utah state line (St. George News)
The Nation
Congress let a key aid program expire — and thousands of Americans are already feeling the effects (NBC News)
What charges could Trump face for trying to overturn 2020 election? (Reuters)
The World
Missile strike puts Ukraine grain deal in doubt (BBC News)
Where wildfires are raging across Europe (ABC News)
Trending
Zac Efron returns to East High — and fans are speculating about ‘High School Musical 4’ (Deseret News)
Ken Jennings is competing on a popular game show (no, it’s not ‘Jeopardy!’) (Deseret News)
Sports
Familiar faces Ashley Paulson and Jonathan Kotter win Deseret News Marathon (Deseret News)
Did Sydney McLaughlin just become the greatest female track athlete of all time? (Deseret News)
That's all for today. Check your inbox tomorrow morning for more news from the Beehive State and beyond!
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