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Salt Lake City wins 2034 Winter Olympics – at the cost of a major FBI investigation
The International Olympics Committee awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday – on the condition that state officials work to end an FBI investigation into doping.The IOC required Utah lawmakers and US Olympic leaders to sign an agreement promising to lobby the federal government to end an investigation into Chinese swimmers accused of doping, the Associated Press reports. Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 games in an 83-6 vote.“We will work with our members of Congress, we will use all the levers of power open to us to resolve these concerns,” Utah’s governor...
‘Really expensive tickets’ planned for 2034 Olympics, but organizers will give Utahns some workarounds
It’s official. Come 2034, Salt Lake City will host one of the world’s biggest parties. Celebrities, bands, athletes, competitive drama — local organizers want Utah’s next Winter Olympics to have it all. After throwing a similar bash in 2002, though, they know something hard-learned by many...
Olympic spirit, venues in West Valley City and Kearns ready for 2034
WEST VALLEY CITY — Communities with Olympic venues outside Salt Lake City and Park City are already considering what the 2034 Winter Olympics will bring to their cities. Leaders in West Valley City and neighboring Kearns expressed Wednesday that it's not just about what the Olympics will do for them, but how their communities can help elevate the Olympics.
SLC's new sports and entertainment district, the Democratic National Convention, and the Olympics
Both Sides of the Aisle—On this special edition, Natalie Gochnour is joined by Shireen Ghorbani, former Salt Lake County Council member, and by Victoria Petro, Salt Lake City Council member. They discuss Victoria Petro's voting district, having an arts background in politics, and the push towards a new sports and entertainment district in Salt Lake City. They also discuss the proper use of public funds, the potential benefits of a sports arena, the Democratic National Convention, the final decision to hold the 2034 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, and Pioneer Day.
UTA lays track for 2034 Games and beyond
SALT LAKE CITY — The 2002 Winter Olympics brought the games to Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front has been welcoming in the world ever since. Now, 25 years after the Utah Transit Authority first unveiled the TRAX system for public transportation on the light rail, transit in the Beehive State could get a big boost leading to the 2034 Games.
‘It was just so fun’: 2002 Olympic torchbearer recalls patriotic experience
SALT LAKE CITY – In 2002, my grandma, Kathleen Barnes Walker, was a torchbearer for the Salt Lake City Olympics. I recently had the chance to sit down with her to talk about her experience. “I had all these fears, like, ‘What if I light my hair on fire...
Six Utah Utes to Compete in XXXIII Olympiad: Diving, Relay, Basketball
Six current and former Utah Utes are gearing up to compete in the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, with events commencing after the opening ceremonies on Friday. The athletes represent various countries and disciplines, including swimming, track and field, and basketball. Team Canada's pool play schedule: Tuesday, July 30 - 10...
Utah Olympic bobsledder plays role in 2034 bid
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah Olympic bobsledder is on the team dedicated to bringing the Winter Olympics back to Salt Lake City in 2034. KSL’s Tamara Vaifanua caught up with bobsledder Kaysha Love – a driving force behind the bid. Bobsledder Kaysha Love thrives on overcoming...
Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo: Wednesday Night Daysheet, Gold Medal Round
It is time for the Gold Medal Round in Salt Lake City and the Top 8 cowboys and cowgirls are ready to bear down. RC Landingham is riding a huge wave of summer momentum but the same can be said for Cole Franks. Franks’ picked up the win in Salinas. His match up with Championship Pro Rodeo’s Meat Cracker will be the horses third of this season.
The Nick Bartlett Show: Bryan Brown on Utah Football
The Nick Bartlett Show continues with another college football expert. In this episode, Nick sits down with Bryan Brown, a freelance contributor for College Football Network, and the former host of the ‘Locked on Utes’ Podcast. We discuss Utah’s roster, the new Big 12 schedule, and examine whether...
Hard work leads to hardware for Olympians
SALT LAKE CITY — We’ve all heard the saying that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert and for Olympians, that discipline is on display every time they perform and compete. For one Salt Lake City company that has been creating symbols of that success through Olympic...
CU Buffs opponent preview: Experienced Utah team is preseason Big 12 favorite
There are very few reliable commodities in college football these days. Nick Saban retired this offseason, ending a historic run at Alabama and lowering the number of coaches who have been in their current roles for at least a decade to just 14 (out of 133 FBS programs). Down at...
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