Today is a day to celebrate the amazing men in our lives.
The first Father's Day celebration was held just two years after the first Mother's Day holiday in the United States.
It was first initiated by a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to show appreciation for her own father.
Dodd admired her father’s dedication to raising her and her siblings without a wife to help. She was determined to organize a special day to honor fathers, similar to the holiday dedicated to recognizing mothers, Madeline Thorpe reported.
Tell me: What's one thing you're grateful to have learned from your dad?
I'm grateful my dad taught me how to throw a ball and the power of patience. He's one of the most patient and sensitive people I know, and I'm thankful for his example of the serenity just being patient can bring.
1 critically injured, 3 in custody following shooting during large march through SLC
KSL.com reported:
A shooting during a large "No Kings" protest that left one person critically injured "does not define our city," Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said.
"The purpose of today's demonstration was a powerful and peaceful expression until this event, and that cannot be overshadowed or silenced by a single act meant to harm," she told reporters a few blocks from the shooting in downtown Salt Lake City Saturday night. "I want to urge everyone in the public to be calm, to give one another grace and to look out for one another tonight in the coming days."
Three people also believed to be part of the incident were taken into custody, one of whom was also apparently shot as everything unfolded, according to Salt Lake police. He was transported to a hospital in serious condition.
A motive has yet to be determined, and it was unclear if any of the people knew each other, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd added.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting near 151 S. State shortly before 8 p.m. It took place as an estimated 10,000 people marched downtown to protest recent federal policy decisions.
The first edition came off the printing press on June 15, 1850.
There were 220 copies that went for a rate of $2.50 for a six-month subscription, or 15 cents for a single copy.
It's the oldest newspaper in the United States west of the Missouri River.
Lee Benson explores each era throughout the Deseret News' 175-year tenure.
Benson writes:
Each era has seen its unique challenges and, more importantly, a way around them.
The staying power and determination to continue to print Truth and Liberty, no matter what, is the legacy of the Deseret News — one of just 47 American newspapers that have been publishing for 175 years or more.
You can continue to expect the Deseret News to provide pragmatic, values-driven journalism that is constantly utilizing new tools to gather reliable information and experiment with emerging formats.
Since 1850, our aim has been to record for present and future generations the challenges of our day and the solutions we find to make the world incrementally better and more easily understandable.
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Utah
Thousands of Utahns gather across state to protest Trump administration (KSL.com)
USU supported $1.4B to the state economy in 2023, says new study (KSL-TV)
How Jess Reese, founder and CEO of James Street Co started making knitwear for every season (Utah Business)
Iron County author aims to inspire kindness with children's book featuring Kloe (St George News)
Are you water-wise?: How to save water, maintain a lawn or landscape, and find rebates in Utah (Standard-Examiner)
Marina makeover: American Fork Boat Harbor sporting a new look after $3.9M improvement project (Daily Herald)
Latino Arts Festival highlights Brazilian culture on day one (The Park Record)
U.S. Army’s 250th birthday: Utahns celebrate state’s rich ties to ‘America’s First National Institution’ (Deseret News)
Health
Getting in more steps may prevent the leading cause of disability in the US, study says (CNN)
CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record (CBS News)
Faith
Kentucky governor honors Latter-day Saint for her volunteer efforts (Church News)
In 1st address to US, Pope Leo sends message of hope from White Sox stadium (ABC News)
Father's Day
16 movies to watch with your dad on Father’s Day (Deseret News)
Holly Richardson: Celebrating the quiet strength of dad this Father’s Day (Deseret News)
Cliff Smith: I don’t need a ‘manosphere.’ I had my dad and my grandfathers (Deseret News)
Politics
Jeff Flake: The case for soft power (Deseret News)
No Kings protests flood American streets ahead of military parade (NPR)
The Nation and the World
What we know about the Minnesota lawmaker assassination (Deseret News)
Iran launches new wave of missiles at Israel as Israeli air force strikes targets in Tehran (BBC)
Sports
Deseret News announces Mr. Volleyball winner and All-State teams (Deseret News)
Jazz make front office promotions from within (Deseret News)
Don’t discount BYU QB traditions when it comes to pursuit of Ryder Lyons (Deseret News)
BYU’s Lexy Lowry destroys national record, finishes 2nd in NCAA steeplechase (Deseret News)
🗓️ Events Calendar
We put together a calendar list of events and activities going on around the state of Utah during this month. Check it out and let us know if we are missing anything!
Here are some highlights for events in Utah today:
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