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Friday, January 19, 2018

Romney Watch 2018

Former presidential candidate stays in spotlight, but still no senate announcement.
Since Sen. Orrin Hatch announced in early January he would not run for re-election, Romney’s name has continually popped up in discussions for potential successors.

Movie Reviews: Phantom Thread, 12 Strong, Hostiles

Forever My Girl, Den of Thieves
As the Sundance Film Festival rolls into Utah, local multiplexes offer mostly testosterone-fueled new releases, plus one of the best of 2017 arriving at last. 12 Strong (pictured) attempts a real-life story with unabashed military hero-worship, and pulls it off about as effectively as one could hope for.

Sundance Film Festival 2018: Day 1 capsules

The films and buzz leaving a mark on Sundance.
Our Scott Renshaw is in Park City, giving you the lowdown on Sundance 2018.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

'Ready to Make an Impact'

Governor announces creation of task force aimed at preventing teen suicide.
“It’s not only a difficult and tender issue, but it’s troubling,” Herbert said at a press conference Wednesday in the Utah State Capitol.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

LDS Church Names New President, Prophet

Russell M. Nelson was named the church’s 17th president on Tuesday.
“Heartfelt gratitude for the leadership of President Russell M. Nelson as he takes on the challenges of guiding and directing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” Gov. Herbert tweeted.

Monday, January 15, 2018

‘We Are United’

Hundreds gather at Capitol as part of national 'Rally Against Racism in the White House' movement.
“If those nations are the holes where shit is placed into, then [the U.S.] must be the shit producers."

Friday, January 12, 2018

Movie Reviews: The Commuter, The Post, Paddington 2, Call Me By Your Name

My Friend Dahmer, Proud Mary
Oscar contenders finally hit Utah screens, plus a pair of genre action films and one delightful little bear. The whole concept of "ripeness" permeates the gay coming-of-age romance of Call Me By Your Name.  Director Jaume Collet-Serra once again highlights Liam Neeson as steely Everyman badass in The Commuter (pictured).

Monson's Farewell

LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson's funeral service will be televised.
Funeral services will start at noon at the Conference Center on Temple Square and will be broadcast live.

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Dabakis the Thespian

Is there anything the state senator can’t do?
Dabakis’ story starts in his meager childhood home with a mother who suffered from mental illness and a father who struggled to put food on the table.

‘I Didn't Expect to Be as Involved in This as I Am’

Hughes shares plan to combat homelessness. It involves a springer spaniel named Ike.
When House Speaker Greg Hughes pitched the state’s plan to help folks out of homelessness, he got broad buy-in up until he approached the part where it’s time to figure out where low-income housing should go.

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