Mormon bloggers: LDS women share testimonies with readers

A group of 32 Mormon bloggers is creating packets for interested readers explaining what the bloggers believe and why they choose to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mariel Wangsgard, oneshetwoshe.com Enlarge photo»...

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Lawmakers make attempt at prohibiting smoking in cars with children

This is a Monday Aug. 25, 1997 file photo of a Chinese man smoking a cigarette while reading to his daughter, under an overpass in Beijing. Second-hand smoke kills more than 600,000 people worldwide every year, according to a new study. In the...

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Parents set poor driving example for teens, with sometimes-dire results

Kellie Wright of West Jordan talks with her daughter, Sara Weymouth, 15, about how to drive an automobile safely. Tom Smart, Deseret News Parents are often poor role models when it comes to driving. They text, talk on the phone, speed...

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Top list: NFL players with Utah ties that made the 53-man roster

Published: Wednesday, Sept. 19 2012 11:26 p.m. MDT Josh Ferrin, Deseret News Teams in the NFL were forced to cut their rosters to 53 recently. What Utah players made the cut? Here's a list of all the athletes who played...

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Utah Utes football: QB Jon Hays to get redemption shot against ASU

Utah Utes quarterback Jon Hays is stripped of the ball as he is tackled by Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Oliver Aaron as the University of Utah faces Arizona State in NCAA football in Salt Lake City, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Utah recovered...

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BYU football: Cougars looking for bounce-back victory over Boise State

Utah State kicker Jaron Bentrude (38) warms up prior to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise, Idaho Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News BOISE — With dreams of an undefeated season dashed last Saturday night at Utah,...

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Paving for I-15 CORE Project causing major delays in Utah County

Lane restrictions on southbound I-15 in Utah County are causing major delays. Crews have narrowed the lanes down to just three, so they can finish pouring concrete, in Pleasant Grove, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2012. Steve Landeen, Deseret News ...

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More 80 mph speed limits may be coming to Utah's freeways

Motorists drive along an 80 mph section of I-15 south of Nephi on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — The speed limit could zoom up to 80 mph on more sections of Utah freeways under a proposal...

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Lawmakers continue push for ownership as public lands war gains traction

The state's Public Lands Coordinating Office is working in consultation with a number of experts on the establishment of a public lands commission, which would provide guidance and answers as the state moves forward its demands to have the government...

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Ten $100,000 jobs that people don't think about

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Following is a list of ten unassuming jobs that could earn at least $100,000 each year. 19 Sep, 2012 -Source: http://www.deseretnews.com***url%20here***--Manage subscription | Powered by rssforward...

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Jimmer Fredette on book tour, remains same humble guy

Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette, left, shoots under pressure from Los Angeles Clippers guard Randy Foye during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press ...

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Vivint's $5,000 to $2 billion journey from security to solar

Provo-based home security and automation company Vivint will be entering a deal with Blackstone Group LP, valuing the company at $2 billion. But what led the company to its success? The following is a timeline showing the company's milestones before...

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Utah lawmakers balking at governor's alcohol commission nominee

Assistant manager George Pence arranges the alcohol at a state liquor store in Salt Lake City, May 27, 2010. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers are balking at one of Gov. Gary Herbert's nominees to the expanded...

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Makers, takers, and Mitt Romney's 47 percent comment

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks to the American Legion National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 in Indianapolis. When Romney commented at a fundraiser that 47 percent of voters were locked...

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Social well-being of tween girls negatively affected by use of social media

Social media use and media multitasking often have a negative effect on the social well-being and communication skills of girls from age 8 through 12. Shutterstock.com Enlarge photo» Social media use and media multitasking often have...

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New Christian gospel indicates Jesus may have had a wife

This Sept. 5, 2012 photo released by Harvard University shows a fourth century fragment of papyrus that divinity professor Karen L. King says is the only existing ancient text that quotes Jesus explicitly referring to having a wife. King, an expert...

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Mitt Romney refocuses as President Barack Obama decries 'victim' claim

President Barack Obama talks with David Letterman on the set of the "Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in New York. Carolyn Kaster, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney and Barack...

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Why reading by third grade is critical, help children to meet that deadline

Reading Specialist DeAnne Wilie works with second graders Alejandro Flores and Olivia Baarsma at Hillsdale Elementary School in West Valley City on Friday, January 20, 2012. Laura Seitz, Deseret News Enlarge photo» SALT LAKE CITY —...

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BYU's Braden Hansen grew up to become one big, talented athlete

BYU offensive lineman Braden Hansen, a three-year starter, looks upfield as he prepares to throw a block in last Saturday's game against Utah. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News This is the story of the Kid Across the Street, the boy I watched...

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Mother forgives man who killed her son, tells him to 'go forward'

Esteban Saidi's brother Erick Saidi (left) and sister weep in court as they listen to Ricky Angilau as he expresses his remorse for killing their brother. Ricky Angilau, who was 16-years-old when he fired into a crowd during a fight, killing an...

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Catholic Bishop John C. Wester urges interfaith love, understanding

Catholic Bishop Wester greets UVU students following his presentation on interfaith Tuesday. Joe Walker OREM — Speaking to a group of nearly 1,000 young Mormons at Utah Valley University's LDS Institute of Religion, the Most Reverend...

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Provo-based Vivint to be acquired by Blackstone in $2 bln transaction

Vivint Inc., the Provo-based solar, security and home automation company, will be acquired by global investment firm Blackstone Group LP, valuing the company around $2 billion and making it one of the biggest deals in Utah history. "Having Blackstone...

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Scott Howell, Sen. Orrin Hatch in war of words over age

SALT LAKE CITY — Democratic Senate candidate Scott Howell offered Sen. Orrin Hatch a lesson in LDS Church leadership hierarchy in an escalating war of words over the six-term Republican's age. The 58-year-old retired IBM executive has several times...

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Smoke lingers in the air, prompts pollution advisories

Jeff Bertot runs above the University of Utah. Bad air quality along the Wasatch front Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — A unique weather situation has blanketed most of the state with murky, smoke-filled,...

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BYU football: BYU vs. Boise State from an insider's perspective

Dave Southorn covers Boise State football for Idaho Press-Tribune. We asked Southorn five questions to gain better insight into BYU's opponent this Thurs. 1. What has led to Boise State's amazing success over the last decade? What makes Chris Peterson...

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Mitt Romney tries to stem damage from new controversy

Mitt Romney greets Boy Scouts from Salt Lake City Troop 315 as he arrives in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Ravell Call, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — His campaign at a crossroads, Mitt Romney said Tuesday the federal government...

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Mitt Romney collects $2 million during quick Utah fundraising stop

Mitt Romney greets Boy Scouts from Salt Lake City Troop 315 as he arrives in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Ravell Call, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney arrived in Utah Tuesday for a few...

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Walmart predicts top 20 hot toys for Christmas this year

Walmart surveyed 1,000 children, ages 3-13, and their parents to decide what the hottest 20 toys of the holidays will be. "As the largest seller of toys in the U.S., we know what parents are looking for," said Anne Marie Kehoe, vice president of...

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