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A Winter Olympics in NYC? Here's what New York's governor just said
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 27 - 10:30 a.m.
It's no secret that there's been interest in another Olympics for Lake Placid, New York. And with Gov. Kathy Hochul on board, New York's interest could someday pit it against Utah.
A 10% tax on Olympic tickets? Why attending the 2028 Games could be even more costly
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 22 - 10:23 p.m.
Tickets to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles may cost even more after a proposal to add a 10% tax to Olympic tickets starting next year was introduced by the City Council.
Here's what top Team USA skaters just said about Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 17 - 11:16 a.m.
'Stars on Ice' performers who competed in Milan's Olympics surprised to hear Maverik Center will be the figure skating venue.
Wasatch Back urged to engage in Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 5:01 p.m.
For Utahns who missed out when the state last hosted the Olympics and Paralympics more than two decades ago, the 2034 Winter Games are being seen as offering a second chance.
Here's what the IOC says about summer sports at the Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 8:08 a.m.
As expected, the International Olympic Committee on Thursday ruled out adding summer sports to the Winter Games — but only for 2030. What does that mean for 2034 in Utah?
The investment to secure the 'cultural soul' of Salt Lake City before it welcomes the world
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 6:29 a.m.
Utah leaders from across the political spectrum have united this year to create the Pioneer Trail, which aims to keep Salt Lake City rooted in the state's unique pioneer values.
An Olympic center at the University of Utah? What that means
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 29 - 5:33 p.m.
A new Olympic center intended to be part of a global research network is in the works for the University of Utah.
Italy's Olympics are facing a huge deficit. Here's the plan to keep Utah's 2034 Winter Games out of the red
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 6:30 a.m.
The 2026 Winter Games lost money big time, according to a report in an Italian newspaper.
Are sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games coming soon?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 10:45 a.m.
U.S. Olympic officials are already preparing to line up sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games .
Will there be a new global Olympic sponsor at Utah's 2034 Winter Games?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 13 - 10:00 p.m.
A U.S. bank could become a new worldwide Olympic sponsor.
What Michael Phelps says about Utah's next Olympics and mental health
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 9 - 12:00 p.m.
Swimmer Michael Phelps said what inspired him during a visit to Utah on Wednesday was touring the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Care Center at the University of Utah.
Here's what Utah's 2034 Winter Games organizers plan to do this year
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 8 - 7:15 a.m.
Raise more money. Finalize a plan. Start reaching out to Utahns statewide. It's only part of the plans 2034 Winter Olympics organizers have after observing the recent Games in Italy.
'Simplicity is OK:' What Italy's Olympics taught organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 9:46 p.m.
One of the most lasting lessons organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games learned during Italy's Olympics may have come from seeing some paper plates proudly displayed on a wall in a Milan classroom.
Park City welcomes home Olympians, Paralympians in community parade
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 3 - 10:12 p.m.
Hundreds of people lined Main Street on Friday to welcome home several Olympians and Paralympians who are now back from the 2026 Milan Cortina Games in Italy.
Utah testing snow storage technique at Soldier Hollow ahead of 2034 Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 28 - 10:33 p.m.
Utah Olympic and Paralympic organizers are testing a new way to preserve snow at Soldier Hollow, hoping it could be a backup for 2034 if warmer conditions become a concern.
What Utah's governor saw behind the scenes at Italy's Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 26 - 7:15 a.m.
It's going to take a lot of work for Utah to host the 2034 Winter Games. That's what Gov. Spencer Cox's main takeaway was as he observed the 2026 Winter Olympics last month.
Utah leaders discuss experiences at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, look ahead to 2034
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 25 - 5:01 p.m.
With the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics behind them, Utah leaders are returning from Italy with new ideas and their sights set on 2034, when the Games return to the Beehive State.
Utah 2034 organizers look to boost interest in biathlon ahead of Games
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 25 - 10:30 a.m.
Looking to boost interest in biathlon in the years leading up to the Utah 2034 Games, staff at Soldier Hollow let journalists try the sport Tuesday.
What does a new proposal by the World Anti-Doping Agency mean for Utah's next Olympics?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 7:02 p.m.
Could President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials be barred from major international sporting events, even in their own country, because of unpaid dues to the World Anti-Doping Agency?
Did you know the Olympic rings now make a sound?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 16 - 7:11 p.m.
Now, there's a sound associated with the Olympic rings.
No sales tax on Olympic tickets in 2034? Here's what the Utah Legislature just decided
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 12 - 8:05 a.m.
Sales taxes, expected to bring in $88 million to state and local governments in Utah, won't be charged on tickets for the 2034 Winter Games under a bill passed during this year's legislative session.
How Italy's Olympics schooled the CEO of Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 6 - 8:36 a.m.
A year into the job as CEO of Utah's 2034 Winter Games, former Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson wasn't expecting to be inspired by figure skating's "Quad God" at the Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy.
What the IOC says about war in Iran and the Olympic Truce
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 3 - 7:11 p.m.
The International Olympic Committee is appealing to nations to uphold the Olympic Truce, while emphasizing its neutrality, as the Paralympics are poised to begin on Friday.
Utah officials prepping for 2034 Olympics were among the visitors to the Milano Cortina Games
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 3:15 p.m.
Officials from Weber, Wasatch, Salt Lake, Utah and Summit counties were among the many visitors to the Milano Cortina Games as they prepare for the 2034 Utah Olympics.
