Have you seen "Wicked" or listened to the music from the blockbuster musical? I went to a playing of the show in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2019, and the performance of "Defying Gravity" blew my mind. My friends and I still talk about that show.
The movie version of the popular musical premieres Nov. 22, so here's a look at the tracklist for the upcoming movie.
Following the money in Utah’s elections
Where there are elections, there’s often big money — to the tune of millions of dollars. That’s true in Utah, which doesn’t come close to being a state with the most expensive races.
Now that the election is wrapped up, here’s a look at how much money was brought in for candidates and where it was spent.
Governor
Governor Spencer Cox: $3,782,382.19 spent.
Rep. Brian King $651,962.94 spent.
Senate
Rep. John Curtis: $4.67 million spent.
Caoline Gleich: about $1 million spent.
Attorney general
Derek Brown: $589,474 spent.
Rudy Bautista: $160 spent.
Read more about how much money was raised and spent in the latest election cycle for governor, senate and attorney general.
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Brighton Ski Resort opened Thursday ahead of a snowstorm expected to bring as much as 10 inches of powder to the Cottonwood Canyons over the next two days.
Dozens of skiers and snowboarders lined up to ride the Majestic and Explorer lifts at the Big Cottonwood Canyon resort, the third to open in Utah this season. Neighboring Solitude opened for the weekend last week and will start spinning the lifts for the 2024-25 season on Friday.
Brian Head in southern Utah opened last Friday. Other areas plan to start winter operations around Thanksgiving and in early December.
Read more to get a list of when ski resorts open in Utah, as well as to find out when it will snow next.
Packed with behind-the-scenes insights from players like Robbie Bosco and Kelly Smith, game-by-game highlights, and more, this collector's edition is your all-access pass to one of college football's most legendary seasons. Get your copy today and celebrate the triumphs of the 1984 BYU Cougars!
Health
Understanding and avoiding health risks on cruise ships (Deseret News)
I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life (CNN)
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: simpler language and no distractions (U.S. News)
Faith
What to know about the upcoming 2024 Church Music Festival ‘Come, Lord Jesus’ (Church News)
Leaders share how Light the World Giving Machines are a manifestation of the Savior’s second great commandment (Church News)
Can the Church of Jesus Christ’s temple construction keep up with its booming temple announcements? (Deseret News)
The Nation and The World
NATO jets scrambled after Russian aircraft spotted over Baltic Sea and off Norway (CBS News)
Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos (NBC News)
Biting the Science That Feeds Us: The War against Fertilizers (National Review)
Sports
BYU’s success is paying off handsomely for Kalani Sitake on the recruiting trail (Deseret News)
Lindsey Vonn comes out of retirement, returns to skiing (Deseret News)
What Jake Retzlaff said on ESPN about Egor Demin and BYU basketball (Deseret News)
High school football: Felt’s Facts 6A/5A/4A semifinal playoff notes, 3A/2A/1A championship notes (Deseret News)
BYU men’s XC coach Ed Eyestone taking page from 2019 playbook ahead of NCAA regionals (Deseret News)
‘One of the pillars of the Big 12’: What Deion Sanders said about Kyle Whittingham (Deseret News)
Entertainment
Here are the 18 new Christmas movies coming to Great American Family, the network with Candace Cameron Bure (Deseret News)
Decorated violinist and concertmaster to celebrate 20th anniversary conducting iconic Vivaldi by Candlelight concert (Utah Policy)
Mexican films to be featured at Salt Lake Film Society's FILMéxico film festival (KSL)
🗓️ Events Calendar
We put together a calendar list of events and activities going on around the state of Utah the next month. Check it out and let us know if we are missing anything!
Here are some highlights for events in Utah today:
Moab Folk Festival | Moab Arts and Recreation Center, Moab
A Grateful Get Together at Millcreek Common | Millcreek Common, Millcreek
Handmade Ornament Showcase | The Local Artisan Collective, Ogden
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Church's 200th temple, the Deseret Peak Utah Temple in Tooele on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.
Please reach out to me at sgambles@deseretnews.com if you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas you would like to share!
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