Chuck Wing
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Photo gallery: Students young and old join governor, first lady for statewide read-a-thon Original
Published: Oct 3, 2026, 12:12 p.m. MDT Students across the state joined with Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox on Friday for the popular Utah Reads Read-a-thon. Beginning at Guadalupe School in Salt Lake City, where a book fair turned into a fun reading event with the Coxes, followed by a huge gathering of schoolchildren taking over the state Capitol rotunda to read together, students young and old took a pause from normal studies to read their favorite book.
Photo gallery: Splashes of fall color dot Utah’s outdoor backdrop
Published: Sept 26, 2026, 5:35 p.m. MDT Mother Nature decided fall has arrived in Utah and the West. The season means a different weather pattern, lower temperature and an autumn makover. Deseret News photojournalists Laura Seitza and Scott G Winterton captured a variety of colorful landscapes in northern Utah to share. People walk the boardwalk around Silver Lake in Brighton on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
Photo gallery: Climbing to honor 9/11 victims Original
Published: Sept 11, 2026, 11:58 a.m. MDT The solemn climb to the top of Rice-Eccles Stadium early Friday held significance for University of Utah ROTC cadets as they honored the nearly 3,000 Americans lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the first responders who ran toward danger that day.
Photo gallery: Park City Miners Day celebrates past with fresh activities
Published: Sept 8, 2026, 12:34 p.m. MDT Park City’s Miners Day — celebrated on Labor Day — treated large crowds to traditional events and a few surprises on a beautiful fall Monday. Events included the popular Running with the Balls fundraiser event down Main Street, a military flyover by fighter jets from Hill Air Force Base, a rousing parade filled with fun local entries and musical entertainment, as well as face-painting, treats and other family activities at the park.
Photo gallery: Park City Miners Day celebrates past with fresh activities
Chuck Wing Tue, September 8, 2026 at 2:34 PM EDT 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google 15,000 balls are released down Main Street during Park City Miners Day in downtown Park City on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. The top 75 balls to reach the end first received prizes. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News 15,000 balls were released down Main Street during Park City Miners Day, with the top 75 balls receiving prizes.
Photo gallery: The hills are alive during Oktoberfest at Snowbird
Published: Sept 5, 2026, 12:22 p.m. MDT Utah’s premier alpine gathering is in full swing above Salt Lake City as the 2026 Oktoberfest festival runs through the Labor Day weekend and into October at Snowbird Resort. Held every weekend — noon to 6 p.m. — through Oct. 11, the festival transforms Little Cottonwood Canyon into a vibrant Bavarian village, blending time-honored European traditions with mountain adventure for visitors of all ages.
Photo gallery: ‘Namastadium’ yoga class takes over at Rice-Eccles Original
Published: Aug 31, 2026, 12:03 p.m. MDT Stormy weather dampened the field but not the enthusiasm as a large group of yoga practitioners gathered at the University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday morning to enjoy a class. Dubbed" Namastadium" and billed as the state’s largest community yoga event, as many as 1,000 people gathered on the field at Rice-Eccles for the class, set to benefit Utah nonprofit Yoga Forward.
Photo gallery: Move-in-week complete at University of Utah. Bring on the schoolwork Original
Published: Aug 24, 2026, 11:30 a.m. MDT Friday wrapped a week of move-ins at the University of Utah, with plenty of activities to help incoming students get acclimated for the 2006-27 school year. Besides help for families and students with drop-off zones and extra carts, students were treated to a DJ and music at the Launch Lounge, free snacks and food at the campus dining halls, pop-a-shots and mini-golf around the central campus and ice cream treats.
Photo gallery: A Utah celebration for centenarians Original
Published: Aug 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m. MDT Gov. Spencer. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson spent much of Thursday’s lunch hour visiting with some of the wisest residents of Utah. And certainly, some of the oldest. The Beehive State’s annual centenarian celebration is held each year to honor Utahns who have reached their 100th birthday and beyond.
Photo gallery: Total solar eclipse, European style
While a few places in the U.S. enjoyed the opportunity to experience an eclipse, Europe was treated to the galactic show during Wednesday's solar eclipse. That included in Spain, which had not seen a total eclipse since the early 1900s, according to experts. The most recent total solar eclipse in Europe was in 1999. According to NASA, the Aug. 12 eclipse was visible from 26 states and Washington, D.C., weather permitting.
Photo gallery: Total eclipse, European style
Published: Aug 12, 2026, 5:18 p.m. MDT While a few places in the U.S. enjoyed the opportunity to experience an eclipse, Europe was treated to the galactic show during Wednesday’s solar eclipse. That included in Spain, which had not seen a total eclipse since the early 1900s, according to experts. The most recent total solar eclipse in Europe was in 1999. According to NASA, the Aug. 12 eclipse was visible from 26 states and Washington, D.C., weather permitting.
Photo gallery: Total solar eclipse, European style
Follow Photo gallery: Total solar eclipse, European style Wed, August 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT A solar eclipse is seen over a Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, near Pavia, northern Italy, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. | Antonio Calanni Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Photo gallery: Family pets draw our full attention during Blessing of the Animals event
Published: Aug 10, 2026, 12:41 p.m. MDT Hilltop United Methodist Church celebrated some of our favorite Utahns on Saturday during the faith’s annual Blessing of the Animals event on church grounds in Sandy. Hilltop United Methodist Church, a faith community that welcomes all people and celebrates all of God’s creation, is also celebrating its 125th anniversary. On Saturday, Pastor Sarah Merchant took time to offer individual blessings for pets of all kinds.
Photo gallery: Up, up and away in popular Sandy festival
Published: Aug 9, 2026, 11:58 a.m. MDT Thanks to cooperative winds, the Sandy City Balloon Festival soared to fun heights on Saturday. This year’s festival featured a record 17 balloons, including special shapes such as an owl, a black sheep and “Joelly the Bee,” piloted by America’s first paraplegic hot air balloon pilot, Michael Glen. The morning festival events included the flight of the balloons, music, free balloons for the kids, and food.
Photo gallery: Bountiful celebrates Handcart Days with a parade
Published: July 27, 2026, 12:55 p.m. MDT Bountiful celebrated Handcart Days over the weekend as part of the state’s Days of ’47 celebrations and in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The theme of the event was “Faith and Freedom.” Highlights of Handcart Days included a performance by Jenny Oaks Baker, food, games, a parade and fireworks. Deseret News photojournalist Isaac Hale captured the festivities from the events on Saturday.
Photo gallery: Fighter wing crews return home in time for Pioneer Day
Published: July 23, 2026, 11:13 a.m. MDT The homecoming of hundreds of 388th Fighter Wing air personnel who were deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, in support of Indo-Pacific Command Operations went just as planned on Wednesday afternoon at Hill Air Force Base: with hugs, smiles, happy tears and more hugs.
Photo gallery: Utah provides scenic backdrop for U.S. women’s disc golf championship Original
Published: July 21, 2026, 3:28 p.m. MDT Utah’s mountains provided the panoramic backdrop for the 2026 United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship this past week, as 363 competitors from 16 nations showed off their skills. The competition concluded Sunday at Brighton Resort. At 9,000 feet above sea level, Brighton gave the athletes their highest field of competition to determine winners. Competition was also held at the Creekside, Roots and Dragonfly courses along the Wasatch Front.
Photo gallery: Starry-eyed youth learn baseball fundamentals from the Bees
Published: July 20, 2026, 2:01 p.m. MDT More than 200 kids from around Utah got to experience playing America’s pastime from future major leaguers on the field at The Ballpark at America First Square, home of the Salt Lake Bees, during a youth clinic organized by the Miller Sports and Entertainment group on Saturday in South Jordan. Salt Lake Bees players Caden Dana, Houston Harding, Arol Vera and Yolmer Sanchez led the clinic, working directly with the young athletes at each skills station.
World Cup fever overflows in Utah and California Original
Published: July 18, 2026, 3:13 p.m. MDT There’s no question that the world has been swept up in World Cup madness over the last few weeks. Deseret News photojournalist Tess Crowley spent time with passionate fans in Los Angeles while on assignment and then at America First Field in Sandy. Here’s a look at the excitement through her lens.
Photo gallery: Smoky skies choke the East Original
Published: July 17, 2026, 10:58 a.m. MDT Wildfires in the West and Canada continue to impact air quality in the Midwest and along the East Coast of their U.S., with no end in sight for the fires or the air. One worry is Sunday’s FIFA World Cup finale between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Authorities are warning of reduced visibility and the need to monitor consider conditions, saying breathing the air outside could be dangerous.
Photo gallery: Chalk artists bring Salt Lake City alive with Downtown Blooms Original
Published: July 7, 2026, 10:48 a.m. MDT Local artists transformed downtown Salt Lake City sidewalks and storefront windows into colorful works of art inspired on Monday as part of the inaugural Downtown Blooms public art activation. Beginning early in the morning, artists created large-scale chalk murals and vibrant window paintings featuring lupine, paintbrush, columbine and other iconic Wasatch wildflowers.
Photo gallery: Stadium of Fire 2026 a buffet for the senses Original
Published: July 5, 2026, 5:16 p.m. MDT The Stadium of Fire delivered on another powerful Fourth of July explosion for the senses, as patriotic partygoers filled LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday for the 2026 version of the popular event. To celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, Stadium of Fire included stunt highlights by Nitro Circus, performances by Gentri and a musical finale by country music star Brad Paisley. A massive pyro, drone and laser spectacular capped the evening.
Patriotic glow lights up Utah for America 250
Published: July 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m. MDT The patriotic glow of red, white and blue stretched across Salt Lake City on Friday night. First, the Utah State Capitol, in partnership with the Capitol Preservation Board, illuminated the building with our nation’s color as part of the “Light to Unite” campaign to commemorate America’s 250h birthday. If you missed the patriotic light display on Capitol Hill, you still have one more night, tonight, July 4, to view it.
Photo gallery: Freedom Festival Balloon Fest fills the skies with color
Published: July 2, 2026, 3:18 p.m. MDT Provo’s Freedom Festival got off to hot-air start Thursday morning as Ballon Fest began at Fox Field. Giant balloons filled the air, as they will Friday and Saturday. Also, see the Balloon Glow on Friday from 8:30 on. Deseret News photojournalist Isaac Hale was on site for the early Balloon Fest and shared these images.
Photo gallery: Jazz Lady Notes program opens with a bang Original
Published: June 25, 2026, 12:15 p.m. MDT The Utah Jazz this week announced the launch of Utah Jazz Lady Notes Basketball, a new girls youth basketball ecosystem designed to unify and elevate the competitive pathway for female athletes grades 5-12. The program will expand access for existing club and high school programs by introducing new tournaments, leagues, and skill development opportunities.
Photo gallery: Pride parade draws crowd of supporters
Published: June 8, 2026, 4:42 p.m. MDT The Utah Pride Parade made its way through the streets of downtown Salt Lake City Sunday morning to thousands of onlookers. According to the Utah Pride Center’s website, there were almost 150 parade entries, including floats and marchers on foot. The third annual annual Utah event drew thousands along the route. Deseret News photojournalist Rio Giancarlo captured the colorful event.
Photo gallery: A pause on Memorial Day to reflect and honor others Original
Published: May 26, 2026, 1:27 p.m. MDT Salt Lake Cit’s Fort Douglas hosted its traditional Memorial Day pageantry on Monday under sunny skies and bright colors. The Association of the United States Army hosted activities at the Historic Fort Douglas. Events included Memorial Marchers, Boy Scouts and a bagpipe procession with the colors. Following a patriotic speech, a wreath was laid at the cemetery commemorating the sacrifice of the service members who have paid with their lives.
Photo gallery: Jordan River cleanup part of LHM Week of Service in Utah, beyond Original
Published: April 29, 2026, 11:33 a.m. MDT Employees of the Larry H. Miller Company and its associated businesses, along with local individuals and nonprofit groups, are participating in the annual Larry H Miller Service in Utah and 14 other states. The week of service, started to honor Larry H. Miller’s legacy, wraps on Saturday. Tuesday’s major project included cleanup along the Jordan River and home rejuvenation and beautification of a Rose Park condominium.
Photo gallery: Alta puts the lid on another ski season
Published: April 27, 2026, 3:27 p.m. MDT The Utah ski season wrapped for Alta Ski Resort on Sunday, and a bonus 10 inches of fresh snow added to the fun. The Utah ski season has wrapped in most places, althoug some resorts have specific actives over the next few days. Deseret News photojournalist Tess Crowley captured great images of the last day on the mountain. A skier does a jump during Alta Ski Area’s closing day in Alta on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Photos: Soccer great Lionel Messi in Utah
Published: April 22, 2026, 11:30 p.m. MDT Some call him the greatest to ever play the game of soccer. Regardless of what your opinion is, or even whether you’re a fan of soccer, you’ve likely heard the name Lionel Messi. The Argentine is one the most decorated players in the history of the sport. Wednesday evening, Utah and its Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake welcomed Messi and Inter Miami to America First Field in Sandy. Inter Miami won the match, 2-0.
Photo gallery: Prayer for peace in Salt Lake City a united call for unity Original
Published: April 13, 2026, 2:09 p.m. MDT Utah Catholics and other people of faith gathered at the Cathedral of the Madeleine on Saturday morning for a prayer of peace event. Bishop Oscar Solis, leader of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, urged Utahns and all people of good will to heed Pope Leo’s invitation to gather and pray for peace in Iran, Lebanon, and throughout the world.
Photo gallery: Celebrating Palm Sunday as Holy Week begins Original
Published: March 30, 2026, 11:47 a.m. MDT Bishop Oscar A. Solis, of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, led a traditional celebration for Palm Sunday in front of faithful and other worshippers at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. As part of the service, Bishop Solis led a special reading of the Gospel and blessing of palm branches. Other faiths held similar events throughout Utah, as Palm Sunday begins Holy Week.
Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration
SPANISH FORK — The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday. The Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple hosted its annual high-energy celebration filled with music, dancing, laughter and bursts of bright color in every direction. Families, group with friends, co-workers and neighbors enjoyed the morning festival on a sun-splashed day. Deseret News photojournalist Rio Giancarlo documented the day with these fun photos.
Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration Original
Published: March 29, 2026, 1:50 p.m. MDT The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday in Spanish Fork. The Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple hosted its annual high-energy celebration filled with music, dancing, laughter, and bursts of bright color in every direction. Families, group with friends, co-workers and neighbors enjoyed the morning festival on a sun-splashed day.experience.
Photo gallery: Shoes giveaway warms children’s feet, all our hearts
Published: March 26, 2026, 11:11 a.m. MDT Keeping warm socks and shoes on schoolchildren’s feet is a challenge for parents around the nation, but a nationwide spring effort led by FedEx Cares and Operation Warm helped hundreds of students at a Salt Lake City elementary school received a useful and fun gift on Wednesday.
Photo gallery : Match Day madness descends on medical students Original
Published: March 20, 2026, 4:06 p.m. MDT March Madness takes on a new meaning each year for students in the University of Utah Medical School. Friday was “Match Day,” when fourth-year medical school students across the nation find out where they will go to complete residency as new doctors.
Photo gallery: Special Olympics Utah stages spirited basketball finals Original
Published: March 17, 2026, 12:46 p.m. MDT Basketball at any level brings out the competitive juices, even more so when March Madness hits the nation. But competition was combined with inclusion and connection during the Special Olympics Utah Unified Sports State Basketball Championships on Monday at the Delta Center The tournament brought together 32 teams from 26 high schools at the Delta Center for a day focused on inclusion, connection, and yes, competition.
Photo gallery: Jazz players, Bear make young patients’ day at new venue Original
Published: Feb 25, 2026, 11:03 a.m. MST The Utah Jazz family made its traditional visit to spend the afternoon with young Primary Children’s patients on Tuesday, this time visiting the new Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Family Campus in Lehi for a day of smiles and creativity.
Photo gallery: The Olympic flame extinguished in Italy
Published: Feb 22, 2026, 5:17 p.m. MST As the Milan Cortina Olympics come to a close, here’s a look at some of the amazing images from The Associated Press photojournalists who captured the stunning visuals of the Closing Ceremonies. Performers participate in the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Verona, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. | Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press Singer Joan Thiele performs during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Verona, Italy, Sunday, Feb.
Photo gallery: Teen rose delivery a perfect Valentine’s Day gift
Published: Feb 13, 2026, 11:27 a.m. MST Members of the National Junior Honor Society at Oquirrh Hills Middle School shared a smile-inducing surprise with fellow students and faculty on Thursday morning at the Riverton school. Led by ninth grader Ty Armstrong, NJHS students delivered roses to every female faculty member and female student during the school’s Eagle Hour/Talon Time.
Photo gallery: Westminster Dog Show delivers tail-wagging treats Original
Published: Feb 4, 2026, 11:28 a.m. MST While Penny the Doberman to the headline at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, which concluded late Tuesday, there were many tail-wagging moments through the multiple days of competition. And the best tales, er tails, are told through photos. About 2,500 canine stars from more than 200 breeds competed for the “Best in Show” title.
Photo gallery: Beloved MLK celebration part of statewide slate of events
Published: Jan 20, 2026, 1:36 p.m. MST Community members gathered Monday for the annual Beloved Community event in honor of the state’s Martin Luther King Day celebration Monday’s events mark a historic statewide expansion, bringing Utahns together from across the state to honor the life, legacy and universal vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Salt Lake City, community leaders young and old speaking and reading King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, musical numbers, a celebration walk from the...
Photo gallery: Skijoring circuit opens first pro event in Wasatch County Original
Published: Jan 16, 2026, 4:58 p.m. MST Organizers with Pro Skijor kicked off their first-ever Frontier Tour skijoring event Friday with competition at the Wasatch Event Center in Cedar City.
Photo gallery: Jazz, Delta provide big assist for community basketball court
Published: Jan 6, 2026, 12:16 p.m. MST Junior Jazz players gathered with the Utah Jazz and other community leaders Monday to check out a newly refurbished basketball court inside Salt Lake County’s Northwest Recreation Center in partnership with Delta Air Lines. Upgrades to the court include a new playing surface, refreshed paint that reflects the Jazz branding, and new mural artwork. It is also the first of eight youth basketball courts that will be renovated with support from Delta.
Photo gallery: Christmas bird count in Utah fosters community engagement
Published: Jan 5, 2026, 12:06 p.m. MST When the group of bird counters gathered Sunday morning for the state’s annual Christmas Bird Count wrap-up, the sounds of children’s voices added to the excitement. Tracy Aviary expanded its annual bird counting initiative, part of a nationwide effort, to include families and children to participate in the local conservation effort. The group met Sunday at its Nature Center at Pia Okwai along the Jordan River around noon and fanned out for the count.
Picturing 2025: Defining moments of heartbreak and hope
SALT LAKE CITY — For the residents of Utah, 2025 was a very mixed bag of emotions and the Deseret News photojournalists were, once again, on the front lines covering the emotional stories that in many ways, rocked our world. In September, the Beehive State was at the epicenter of political violence when Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated on the Utah Valley University campus.
Photo gallery: Ringing in 2026, with a warm nod to 2025 Original
Published: Jan 2, 2026, 12:14 p.m. MST Utahns love to celebrate the new year, with family, with friends, with community neighbors, so the cool but pleasant weather provided a good backdrop as many gathered around the state to ring in 2026. The Gateway, in partnership with Downtown Alliance, held a fun, free New Year’s Eve celebration on Wednesday, and as last year became this year, partygoers shared smiles, hugs and lots of laughter.
Picturing 2025: Defining moments of heartbreak and hope
Published: Dec 27, 2025, 9:05 p.m. MST For the residents of Utah, 2025 was a very mixed bag of emotions and the Deseret News photojournalists were, once again, on the front lines covering the emotional stories that in many ways, rocked our world. In September, the Beehive State was at the epicenter of political violence when Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated on the Utah Valley University campus.
Top sports photos of 2025 celebrate the memorable moments
Published: Dec 23, 2025, 9:00 p.m. MST Another big sports year in Utah is just about in the books and with that comes our look back at some of our favorite sports photos of 2025. Sports fans in the Beehive State had plenty to celebrate from start to finish.
Photo gallery: Christmas food giveaway a gift for those in need Original
Published: Dec 23, 2025, 12:49 p.m. MST Understanding the value of feeding the hungry, the Salt Lake City Mission hosted its annual “Christmas Food Box Giveaway” on Monday and Deseret News photojournalist Laura Seitz visited the mission to document the event. According to organizers, each food box included “all the items to prepare a Christmas meal at home.
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