Olympics returning to Utah; LDS women’s leaders removed from the stand on ‘Behind the Headlines’

Olympics returning to Utah; LDS women’s leaders removed from the stand on ‘Behind the Headlines’

Salt Lake Tribune journalists join radio show to discuss the week’s big news. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fraser Bullock, president and CEO of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, and Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall celebrate at City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, after the announcement by the … Read more

French Alps and Mediterranean coast surprise frontrunners to host 2030 Winter Olympic Games

French Alps and Mediterranean coast surprise frontrunners to host 2030 Winter Olympic Games

The IOC’s decision came at the expense of bids from Switzerland and Sweden, and another leading candidate in Japan withdrew its bid. ADVERTISEMENT The French Alps, and the Mediterranean city of Nice, have become the unexpected frontrunners to host the 2030 Winter Olympics.  The International Olympic Committee executive board gave the nod to France at … Read more

IOC lines up French Alps to host 2030 Winter Olympics and Salt Lake City for 2034 edition

IOC lines up French Alps to host 2030 Winter Olympics and Salt Lake City for 2034 edition

Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday. Aiming to finalize back-to-back Winter Games hosts next year, the International Olympic Committee executive board has decided to enter exclusive talks with Olympic … Read more