Dennis Romboy

YouTube sensation among those called to church advisory council for young men

YouTube sensation among those called to church advisory council for young men

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 10:03 a.m.

The creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel "Outdoor Boys" has a new venue in which to share his wisdom with the world.
Does Utah really have the 'Greatest Snow on Earth'?

Does Utah really have the 'Greatest Snow on Earth'?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 10:40 a.m.

Utah for decades has billed itself as having the "Greatest Snow on Earth."
Poll reveals what Utahns think about betting on sports

Poll reveals what Utahns think about betting on sports

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 2:51 p.m.

Since the Supreme Court lifted a ban on commercial sports betting in 2018, 38 states have legalized it in some form, but not Utah. A recent poll showed what the state thought of sports betting.
RSL offers front-row seat to the transformation of American soccer

RSL offers front-row seat to the transformation of American soccer

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 1:02 p.m.

It's no surprise that the new owners of Real Salt Lake are optimistic about Major League Soccer — after all, they spent more than half a billion dollars to purchase the team this past April.
Larry H. Miller Company annual Thanksgiving event about more than serving meals

Larry H. Miller Company annual Thanksgiving event about more than serving meals

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 1:05 p.m.

Larry H. Miller uttered a phrase before he died in 2009 at age 64 that has stayed with the family and the billion-dollar company he built.
This Utah ski hotel was just named world's best

This Utah ski hotel was just named world's best

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 12:00 p.m.

Stein Eriksen Lodge came away as "World's Best Ski Hotel," beating out hotels from 23 different countries, in the World Ski Awards.
New poll: Is betting on sports good or bad for America?

New poll: Is betting on sports good or bad for America?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 9:00 p.m.

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll gauges Americans' attitude toward gambling on sports.
This Utah ski resort named among best values in the country

This Utah ski resort named among best values in the country

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 10:03 a.m.

Brian Head Ski Resort in southern Utah ranks among the Top 20 for visitor value for the upcoming season, according to an online vacation rental marketplace.
Is it time to end Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption?

Is it time to end Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 3:00 p.m.

Two U.S. senators, including one from Utah, are taking another swing at ending Major League Baseball's century-old exemption from antitrust laws.
Here's a way to get into skiing or snowboarding that won't break the bank

Here's a way to get into skiing or snowboarding that won't break the bank

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 12:00 p.m.

Dale Roberts, the founder and CEO of Ogden-based Rocky Mountain Ski Swaps, wants to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible for families by offering gently used and discounted new gear.
'Outdoor Boys' is back on YouTube — sort of

'Outdoor Boys' is back on YouTube — sort of

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 8:03 p.m.

The wildly popular "Outdoor Boys" will be back on YouTube this weekend — in a limited engagement.
This winter action sport set to launch pro tour in the West

This winter action sport set to launch pro tour in the West

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:03 a.m.

A pair of Utahns who brought the sport of skijoring to Utah eight years ago have launched a professional tour, with its first stop scheduled to be in Heber City in January.
Exploring the legacy of this historic Utah church through its time capsule

Exploring the legacy of this historic Utah church through its time capsule

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 2:05 p.m.

The newly opened time capsule and its carefully preserved artifacts at the Japanese Church of Christ gave not only a glimpse into its past — but also an uncertain future.
What this former sports exec says about baseball expanding to Salt Lake City

What this former sports exec says about baseball expanding to Salt Lake City

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 8:05 a.m.

A former sports executive who ran major franchises and founded professional teams offered his forecast of Major League Baseball expansion during a recent panel discussion.
Unraveling the mystery of a murdered half-sister they never knew about

Unraveling the mystery of a murdered half-sister they never knew about

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 3:00 p.m.

Emotions for three sisters in their 60s and 70s who grew up in a small rural Utah town ranged from disbelief to denial to confusion when they found out they had a sibling they never knew about.
'Rival Right' went wrong last year. But BYU and Utah are trying again

'Rival Right' went wrong last year. But BYU and Utah are trying again

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 7:11 p.m.

Intense passion that comes with the Utah-BYU football rivalry manifests itself with taunts, verbal altercations and sometimes physical aggression before, during and even after the game.
How did the Salt Lake Bees fare in first season at their new ballpark?

How did the Salt Lake Bees fare in first season at their new ballpark?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 9:00 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees finished near the bottom of the Pacific Coast League standings, but team officials hailed the first season in their new stadium a success.
Where to catch the new Warren Miller ski film 'Sno-ciety'

Where to catch the new Warren Miller ski film 'Sno-ciety'

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:26 a.m.

Ski and snowboard season can't be far away if a new Warren Miller film is playing on the big screen, and you can see it for the first time in Salt Lake City on Oct. 18.
Utah institutions launch impact fund bearing Gail Miller's name

Utah institutions launch impact fund bearing Gail Miller's name

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 8:53 a.m.

Three of Utah's most prominent organizations have teamed up for an initiative to launch projects that might not otherwise receive funding. It's called the Gail Miller Utah Impact Fund.
What was the motive behind the deadly attack on Latter-day Saint church?

What was the motive behind the deadly attack on Latter-day Saint church?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 4:51 p.m.

Investigators say they're still looking for a motive in the deadly shooting and fire at a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Michigan.
Who is Thomas Jacob Sanford?

Who is Thomas Jacob Sanford?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 6:20 p.m.

Police in Grand Blanc, Michigan, identified the man suspected of fatally shooting at least two people and wounding eight others at a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse as Thomas Jacob Sanford.
This Lindsey was just named to the US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame

This Lindsey was just named to the US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 9:31 a.m.

Two Utahns were named to the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame on Tuesday, including Lindsey Van — not Vonn — who fought to include women's ski jumping in the Olympics.
Here's the lowdown on the attorneys assigned to represent Tyler Robinson

Here's the lowdown on the attorneys assigned to represent Tyler Robinson

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 7:02 p.m.

The man charged with killing Charlie Kirk will have an experienced team of lawyers representing him in the high-profile capital murder case.
What Utah ski areas could see the most snow this winter?

What Utah ski areas could see the most snow this winter?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 10:47 a.m.

With warm temperatures of late, nobody's thinking about snow. But the days are getting shorter and the nights cooler. And that means the winter ski and snowboard season isn't far behind.
What Utah Jazz, Mammoth owner Ryan Smith said about Charlie Kirk shooting

What Utah Jazz, Mammoth owner Ryan Smith said about Charlie Kirk shooting

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 12:01 p.m.

Smith Entertainment Group founder Ryan Smith commented on the death of Charlie Kirk and the future of live events at a special conference hosted by CNBC on Tuesday.