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Behind the death of Ron Lafferty, Utah’s most infamous death row inmate

Ron Lafferty, 78, died of natural causes Monday at the Utah State Prison after apparently being ill for some time.

By Dennis Romboy

What will the future think of 2019? A conversation with best-selling author Doris Kearns Goodwin

By Boyd Matheson, Opinion Editor

Disney invades the streaming wars. But is it too late?

By Herb Scribner

Utah’s water czar: 1 of the most powerful men you likely never heard of

Kent Jones retires, reflects on career as state engineer

By Amy Joi O'Donoghue Nov 11, 2019, 6:41pm MST

Utah Jazz cruise to road victory against depleted Golden State Warriors

By Mike Sorensen Nov 11, 2019, 11:19pm MST
Mexican official: Arrests made in killings of U.S. citizens

By Associated Press Nov 11, 2019, 7:52pm MST
Do e-bikes really give you a workout? Here’s what BYU researchers say

By Ashley Imlay Nov 11, 2019, 4:46pm MST
Utah’s final new homeless center to begin taking in men next week

By Katie McKellar Nov 11, 2019, 5:36pm MST

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Art Raymond

The new age of delivery is about to begin with drones dropping off medical packages at the University of Utah

By Art Raymond Nov 10, 2019, 10:00pm MST

Matthew Brown

Cameras are ready to roll on impeachment hearings as Democrats and Republicans try to win your support

By Matthew Brown Nov 10, 2019, 10:00pm MST

Doug Wilks, Editor

Inside the newsroom: This week we sought an answer to a simple question to a very difficult problem

By Doug Wilks, Editor Nov 9, 2019, 10:00pm MST

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Why Christian voters should demand more from 2020 candidates

By Kelsey Dallas Nov 9, 2019, 10:00pm MST

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Driving schools, yoga classes and golf lessons among the services removed from proposed sales tax list

By Lisa Riley Roche November 11

He’s back: Zach Wilson likely to be cleared this week, meaning BYU coaches have another interesting QB decision to make

By Jay Drew November 11

Jerry Falwell’s mission to build Liberty University into academic, athletic powerhouse highlighted in video during BYU game

By Ryan McDonald November 11

Look inside the first visitors’ center in South America

By Church News November 11

Rebirth, angst and the ‘new normal’ of California wildfires

By Associated Press November 11

Cedar City man shot and killed by police

By Gretel Kauffman November 11

Winter already? Snow, deep freeze from Rockies to East Coast

By Associated Press November 11

10 things I want to see from ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian’

By Herb Scribner November 11

Did you miss seeing Mercury transit the sun? Don’t worry, it’ll happen again in May 2049

By Deseret News November 11

‘Shining’ sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ should make fans of the first film pretty happy, if not exactly horrified

By Josh Terry, Contributor November 11

Which would Utah Utes fans prefer — a spot in the College Football Playoff or a Rose Bowl berth?

By Mike Sorensen November 11

In our opinion: Ron Lafferty’s death sparks these questions about the death penalty

By The Deseret News Editorial Board November 11

The fascinating story of the ‘Hello Girls,’ America’s first female soldiers

By Kurt Manwaring, Contributor November 11

NY Rep. Peter King, Republican known for bipartisanship, retiring after 14 terms

By Associated Press November 11

The new age of delivery is about to begin with drones dropping off medical packages at the University of Utah

By Art Raymond November 10

Cameras are ready to roll on impeachment hearings as Democrats and Republicans try to win your support

By Matthew Brown November 10

48 Utah veterans fly to Washington, D.C. on Honor Flight to see memorials

By Ashley Imlay and Sean Moody November 10

What is a Latter-day Saint bishop’s no. 1 responsibility? Here’s what church leaders say

By Church News November 10

Two teams ahead of Utah in the CFP rankings lost. Will the Utes be moving up?

By Dirk Facer November 10

Inside the newsroom: This week we sought an answer to a simple question to a very difficult problem

By Doug Wilks, Editor November 9

Why Christian voters should demand more from 2020 candidates

By Kelsey Dallas November 9

Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder wants to rethink which stats should be in the box score

By Jasen Lee November 9

Report: No defects in tour bus crash in Utah that killed 4

By Associated Press November 9

In our opinion: The collapse of the Berlin Wall brings its own set of obligations for Americans

By The Deseret News Editorial Board November 8

What’s at stake for Liberty Saturday at BYU? The realization of a 48-year vision

By Ethan Bauer November 8

Stay or go? U.S. residents of Mexico town torn after 9 killed

By Associated Press November 8

Salt Lake City Council chairman still trails opponent in latest results

By Lisa Riley Roche November 8

Utah doctors identify ‘best practice’ treatment for vaping illness as breakthrough announced

By Lisa Riley Roche November 8

NCAA rules Memphis center James Wiseman ineligible. What does it mean for his future?

By Herb Scribner November 8

In our opinion: Balancing First Amendment freedoms and LGBT rights must be the work of Congress

By The Deseret News Editorial Board November 8

State issues boil advisory for south Duchesne due to giardia fear

By Amy Joi O'Donoghue November 8

BYU not taking anything for granted as fellow college football independent Liberty visits Saturday

By Jay Drew November 8

Health officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses

By Associated Press November 8

Veterans Day 2019: 30 restaurants in Utah offering deals for veterans

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson and Caresa Alexander Randall November 8

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s remarkable story of how good comes from a Latter-day Saint mission — even 46 years later

By Church News November 8

Juul will stop selling mint-flavored products in response to new study showing impact on teens

By Valerie Jones November 8

Can’t decide on an engagement ring? Here’s a breakdown

By Arianna Davidson November 8

Behind the ‘transformation’ taking place at University of Utah

By Lois M. Collins November 8

Can the U.S. government take DNA from immigrants without their consent?

By Gillian Friedman November 7

‘I believe this production will save lives’: How the Utah Shakespeare Festival is playing an active role in suicide prevention

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson November 7

She planned for marriage on Monday. Instead she buried her family in Mexico

By Tad Walch November 7

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Families express anger, confusion as they mourn victims of ambush

About a thousand people under heavy Mexican security returned to La Mora on Thursday for the first funeral services for nine people killed this week in an ambush attack in the mountains of Sonora.

By Pat Reavy November 7

Who is Baylor Romney? BYU’s newest starting QB is unflappable, business-like and passionate about his craft

By Jay Drew November 7

How two former Utah Ute teammates are turning heads with the Seattle Seahawks

Draft picks Marquise Blair and Cody Barton making an impact in Seattle

By Dirk Facer November 7

‘Last Christmas’ tries to give you its heart. But this year you should save your money for something special

By Josh Terry November 7

In our opinion: Friendships are key in fighting the battle against extremism and confusion

By The Deseret News Editorial Board November 7

Marriage is down. Living together is up. But who’s the happiest?

By Lois M. Collins November 6

Amazon vs. the malls: For the first time, more holiday shoppers will buy from home than retail stores

By Art Raymond November 6