The latest local news from Salt Lake City, in English.
Utah has become the first American state to prohibit schools and other government buildings from flying the rainbow flag.
World politicsThe Sundance film festival is moving from Park City in Utah to Boulder in Colorado in 2027.
TV & filmThe International Olympic Committee, IOC, has extended the TV rights with the American NBC over the Olympic Games 2034 and 2036. According to the IOC, the agreement is worth three billion dollars, equivalent to approximately 30 billion kronor.
SportsMontreal's successful rookie Emil Heineman, 23, has been involved in a traffic accident. According to the club, he has sustained an injury to his upper body and will be out for three-four weeks.
Ice hockeyThere is pioneer spirit and great enthusiasm both in the team and among the supporters over the latest NHL addition, Utah Hockey Club. Last season's Stanley Cup champion Kevin Stenlund likes life in the new build. It's really cool, very fun to get to experience being part of building something new.
Ice hockeyCalgary's Swedish center and team captain Mikael Backlund passed a milestone on Wednesday night. The match against Utah away was his 1,000th in the NHL, moreover for the same team.
Ice hockeyUtah made a success in its NHL debut. The newly formed team, which has not yet got a proper name, won against Chicago with 5-2.
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