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Meet the former Sen. Mitt Romney staffer who's joined Utah's Olympic organizers
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 29 - 10:33 p.m.
Kelsey Berg's knowledge of the state beyond its urban areas impressed Romney during their first meeting as the former GOP presidential nominee was planning his 2018 Senate run.
Cox defends Utah's 'bold' new Olympic logo, but he sees why it has people talking
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 6:20 p.m.
Utah's new 2034 Olympic transition logo appears to have united the state the way organizers wanted — just not in the way they thought it would.
Utah unveils official name, new logo for 2034 Winter Olympics
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 2:36 p.m.
Most of the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will take place in and around Utah's capital city, but its name will highlight the statewide impact it's expected to have.
Here's what city leaders nationwide can learn from Utah's Olympic experience
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 20 - 6:51 a.m.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall offered a simple suggestion to local government leaders from around the country at the Utah Olympic Park Wednesday on taking advantage of big events.
Will Utah's 2034 Olympics be a repeat or a 'reimagining of what's possible?'
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 18 - 9:12 a.m.
Four-time Olympic speedskater Catherine Raney Norman sees the more than $200 million in contributions she's already helped raise for the 2034 Winter Games in Utah as an example of what sets the state apart.
LA's 2028 Games is already recruiting volunteers. When will it start for Utah's next Olympics?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 17 - 10:02 a.m.
The volunteer program for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles kicked off last week even though they're still nearly 1,000 days away. So when is Utah joining the party?
See who opposes running, cycling events at the Winter Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 15 - 9:21 a.m.
There's new opposition to a proposal to add cross-country running and cyclocross to the Winter Games, including at Utah's next Olympics in 2034.
Ogden leaders unveil new airport terminal with an eye to new carriers, the Olympics
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 14 - 5:01 p.m.
Ogden leaders unveiled the upgraded terminal at Ogden-Hinckley Airport, expressing hope it'll help in efforts to lure new carriers and prepare for the Olympics.
What the international track and field boss wants added to Utah's next Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:37 a.m.
Cross-country races haven't been part of the Olympics for more than a century, but the head of the international track and field federation is determined to bring the event back — for the Winter Games.
Here's how organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games marked 100 days to the 2026 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 29 - 10:31 p.m.
Utah's Olympic organizers paid a visit to Rockefeller Center on Wednesday as the "Today" show marked 100 days until the start of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy.
'You need to be here': Salt Lake City to host nationwide 2026 Olympics viewing party
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 4:10 p.m.
Utah's capital city won't host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games until 2034, but it wants to draw in the Olympic spirit a bit sooner.
What Olympic officials say about 'pushing boundaries' at Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 28 - 8:32 p.m.
With two more Winter Games between now and Utah's next Olympics in 2034, there's plenty of time to think big, the CEO of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said Tuesday.
Is Utah's pledge to save the Great Salt Lake by the 2034 Winter Olympics possible?
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 25 - 7:03 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox recently announced a goal to get the Great Salt Lake to a healthy level by 2034. Those who are in charge of the lake and its health had their say about it Wednesday.
Will there be runners and cyclists in the Winter Games?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 8:57 a.m.
There's a "good chance" that cross-country running and cyclocross will be added to the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, which means big changes could be coming before 2034.
Should it be Sonic the Olympic Hedgehog now?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 8 - 11:35 a.m.
Look for Sonic the Hedgehog to show up on Olympic merchandise. The International Olympic Committee unveiled the collaboration on Tuesday, scheduled for release in 2026.
What the IOC is considering that could impact Utah's Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 30 - 10:32 p.m.
Could a new look at the International Olympic Committee's sponsorship program mean more money for Utah's 2034 Winter Games?
Utah's first lady leads Olympic service project
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 25 - 10:07 p.m.
Abby Cox never stopped stuffing plastic pouches as she explained the purpose behind Thursday's service project at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's annual assembly.
Why Gov. Spencer Cox says the world needs Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 25 - 7:11 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox said Wednesday he was looking at "the best of Utah" when he addressed the steering committee formed to advise organizers of the 2034 Winter Games.
Hundreds of Olympic and Paralympic sports officials are in Utah this week. Here's why
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 24 - 9:10 a.m.
More than 400 officials are in Salt Lake City for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's assembly to not only finalize plans for 2026 in Milan, but also build excitement for 2034.
Here's what hosting another Olympics can do for Utah
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:02 p.m.
Hosting a second Winter Games in 2034 is "an Olympic-sized opportunity" for the state, according to a new report released Tuesday by the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
What are lawmakers worried about ahead of World Cup and Olympic Games?
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 18 - 10:04 a.m.
Lawmakers are ratcheting up security efforts ahead of major international sports events in the United States over the next three years.
Here's how some of the over $200M raised for Utah's Olympics will be used
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 13 - 7:01 a.m.
Four-time Olympic speedskater Catherine Raney Norman said the more than $200 million in donations for Utah's next Winter Games will have an impact on getting kids involved in sports.
Utah lands over $200M in initial wave of 2034 Winter Olympics fundraising
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:27 p.m.
The 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are a little less than nine years away, but event organizers say they've already made significant progress in ensuring that the Games are pulled off in Utah.
Here's what the Kearns mayor wants from the 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 10:38 p.m.
Could the 2034 Winter Games help transform Kearns into a tourist destination? That's Mayor Kelly Bush's goal after meeting with the Games' organizing committee on Friday.
