4+ mon, 4+ day ago (317+ words) The launch coincides with the celebration of the publication's 175th anniversary. Deseret News launches Deseret NewsStand, a new online store The launch coincides with celebration of publication's 175th anniversary Deseret News, Utah's trusted source for news and storytelling for over 175 years, announces the launch of Deseret NewsStand (shop.deseret.com), the organization's first entry into the e-commerce marketplace. Designed to connect with loyal readers and celebrate the unique culture of Utah and the West, Deseret NewsStand offers exclusive, handpicked products that let customers show their support for great journalism and their love for the Beehive State. The Deseret NewsStand will include: - Branded Apparel: Deseret News logo T-shirts and hoodies, special 175th anniversary shirts, and creative, Utah-inspired illustration tees. - Books & Magazines: Deseret Magazine (2024/2025 editions) and the commemorative 1984 magazine issue chronicling BYU Football's National Championship win. - Marathon Merch: Specialty running shirt, tanks, hat and running…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (204+ words) Editor's note: This story was originally published on June 15, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. That first edition was printed in the adobe mint office. And 175 years later, the Deseret News is still working hard to meet its mission statement: "Liberty & Truth." Also known through the years as the Deseret Evening News and the Deseret Morning News, the news organization continues to chronicles news events and issues in Utah and the West, and to offer perspective about what concerns families and conservative-minded groups throughout the nation and world. More than a century and a half later, the Deseret News is the longest-running news organization in Utah and the state's oldest continuously operating business. In addition to its website and mobile app, the Deseret News publishes a weekly edition (delivered by mail), Deseret Magazine…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago (174+ words) A new documentary, set to be released on Oct. 4, 2025, on KSL-TV, will chronicle the journey and evolution of Utah's oldest continuously operating business and longest-running newspaper " the Deseret News " over its 175-year history. "The Deseret News: 175 Years of Truth and Liberty" is a 22-minute exploration of the beginnings of the Deseret News in 1850, the value of the freedom press then and now and a vision for the future of the publication. In addition, employees of the Deseret News, including Doug Wilks, executive editor; Burke Olsen, publisher; Sarah Jane Weaver, editor; and long-time reporters and columnists Lee Benson and Lois Collins, are interviewed about their work and the paper's influence on their own lives. The film was shot and edited by The Lewis Brothers. The premiere of the Deseret News 175th anniversary documentary will be on KSL-TV on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. After…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (681+ words) In the early years of the Deseret territory, pioneer settlers in the Great Basin were largely isolated from news, both from the east and the west. News did come in waves, though, as new settlers brought letters and newspapers with them. Brigham Young often held "news conferences" when travelers or couriers arrived with eastern papers, reading aloud to crowds for hours. Then, on June 15, 1850 " 175 years ago " the first issue of the Deseret News was published, heralding a new era of mass media and technological innovation that still inspires us today. The inaugural issue of the Deseret News had a run of about 220 copies printed one sheet at a time on a Ramage press " highly regarded for its price, portability and ease of use. The shelf life for a newspaper then was weeks if not months. Published weekly " if paper stock…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (178+ words) On June 15, 2025, the Deseret News, Utah's oldest continuously operating business and the longest-running news organization in the state, proudly celebrates its 175th anniversary. "Our heritage is rooted in a spirit of service, resilience and commitment to principled reporting," said Burke Olsen, publisher of the Deseret News. "From our earliest days, we have been a voice for faith, family and the West, while aiming to elevate understanding, challenge assumptions and illuminate context. These values guide our work today as much as they did in 1850." Today, the Deseret News reaches millions worldwide through its award-winning website at Deseret.com, the Deseret News app, weekly printed editions delivered nationally and the monthly Deseret Magazine'serving readers with news, analysis, and insights rooted in faith, family, and the fundamental values that strengthen society. About the Deseret News The Deseret News is Utah's oldest newspaper and the…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (185+ words) From the assassination attempt on the presidential campaign trail, to President Russell M. Nelson's 100th birthday celebration, to efforts to bring the lost home, Deseret News journalists offer a glimpse of the news in 2024. From the assassination attempt on the presidential campaign trail, to President Russell M. Nelson's 100th birthday celebration, to efforts to bring the lost home, Deseret News journalists offer a glimpse of the news in 2024 From the assassination attempt of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, to Trump's debate with U.S. President Joe Biden, this year's presidential race followed a unique course. Deseret News' national political correspondent Samuel Benson talks about his experience covering politics over the past year. Often, veteran Deseret News reporter Lois Collins finds herself drawn to stories about people who need help or about people who are trying to provide help. In 2024, she spent hours documenting a story about using…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago (143+ words) Hear observations from the year in politics, peacemaking, missionary work and the strength of the Church's youth 2024 year in review with Deseret News editors Doug Wilks and Sarah Jane Weaver Hear observations from the year in politics, peacemaking, missionary work and the strength of the Church's youth 2024 has been a historic year for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; from the 100th birthday of Church Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson to the dedication of the Church's 200th temple, many milestones marked the year as significant. In this 2024 year-in-review episode of the Church News podcast, Deseret News executive editor Doug Wilks and former Church News editor and current Deseret News editor Sarah Jane Weaver share their observations from the year in politics, peacemaking, missionary work and the strength of youth of the Church....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (677+ words) The first issue of the Deseret News, inked on the small Ramage printing press that oxen pulled across the American plains and mountains, was an anomaly. Somehow, that inaugural printing did not include any coverage of religion, faith or sermons when it appeared in June 1850. The following 175 years illustrate how the history of the Deseret News is inseparable from its treatment of religion and faith. In fact, the second issue made the case to the pioneers settling the Salt Lake Valley that any temptation to follow the wild-eyed 49ers to the rivers of California was fool's gold because of the godlessness of the mining camps. The third issue included texts of Sunday sermons delivered by leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a Salt Lake City bowery. Neither the Assembly Hall nor the Tabernacle outdoor nor any…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago (266+ words) Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued a proclamation designating Wednesday, Sept. 24, as "Deseret News " Voice of the West Day in Salt Lake City," following its 175th birthday in June. Mendenhall's announcement references Deseret News reporter Bob Mullins's Pulitzer Prize, won in 1962. Mullins was able to gather and publish information the FBI wasn't even able to get in the case of a murder and kidnapping at Dead Horse Point in July 1961. Deseret News editor Sarah Jane Weaver expressed gratitude for the mayor's proclamation. "We're so grateful that Mayor Mendenhall and Salt Lake City would recognize Deseret News' work and legacy," Weaver said. "After 175 years, we're still happy to call Salt Lake City Deseret News' home." The Deseret News serves "as a window for the nation to see all the good that is happening in Utah and a window out for Utahns…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (288+ words) Help us recognize the educators and businesses who make a difference through education For the third consecutive year, the Deseret News seeks nominations for teachers, school administrators and educators for the Honors in Education Awards. Anyone can nominate an outstanding K-12 educator " or business " in the state of Utah who: These nominations are an important way to recognize those making a meaningful impact in education in the state but who often go unnoticed. Honorees will be celebrated at the Honors in Education Gala on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. This is a ticketed event honoring outstanding educators and the businesses that support them. Honors in Education Awards and Gala are sponsored by the Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Foundation. Last year, 19 Utah educators and six businesses that support education in the Beehive State were celebrated during the 2024 Honors in Education Gala. The educators honored in…...