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Lynnette Mcconkie

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Religion

Diverse, inclusive winter holiday celebrations in Utah

By Lynnette Mcconkie
December 01, 2023 12:00 AM
Winter months in Utah offer many celebrations from a variety of cultures and religions. From concerts to presentations to markets and more, here are some of the public events happening along the Wasatch Front throughout December and January.
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Featured

President M. Russell Ballard: Honoring the legacy of a warrior for truth

By Lynnette Mcconkie
November 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Gratitude for his devotion to family, tremendous sense of humor, zeal for missionary work and love for the Jesus Christ was expressed at a memorial service for President M. Russell Ballard on Friday, Nov. 17.
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Healthy Living

Shining light on winter blues: A proactive approach to SAD

By Lynnette Mcconkie
November 13, 2023 12:00 AM
The leaves are falling and there is a briskness to the air. A growing number of adults, however, find themselves feeling down, less motivated and even depressed during the fall and winter seasons.
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Nation

The missing factor in unaffordable housing: where have all the workers gone?

By Lynnette Mcconkie
November 06, 2023 12:00 AM
While political heads cry for municipalities to hasten permit approvals and planning leaders focus on rezoning and repurposing to make more housing available, part of the affordable housing crisis may be more of a circular problem.
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Food

Halloween treats can be tricky for some children

By Lynnette Mcconkie
October 23, 2023 12:00 AM
Halloween does not have to be scary for children with severe food allergies. The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to increase inclusivity for all children to enjoy trick-or-treating.
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Movies & Television

Price hikes and paid sharing: The cost of Netflix

By Lynnette Mcconkie
October 17, 2023 12:00 AM
After increasing the price of ad-free streaming plans by 25% earlier this year, Netflix customers anticipate another price hike at the same time as the company cuts password sharing. Streaming customers' favorite shows may soon cost more to watch.
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Local

Residents say MyHometown Initiative boosts quality of life

By Lynnette Mcconkie
October 06, 2023 12:00 AM
MyHometown Provo Initative is changing the lives of residents through education, service and community gatherings.
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Featured

Church leaders urge members to keep an eternal focus and seek to see God's love in first session of General Conference

By Lynnette Mcconkie
September 30, 2023 12:00 AM
President Henry B. Eyring opened the Saturday morning session of the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He excused President Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, member of the Quorum of the Twelve, who were not in attendance at the Conference Center due to recent health challenges. President Eyring also expressed condolences for the recent passing of Sister Patricia T. Holland, wife of Elder Holland.
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World

BYU students in Morocco weather the quake

By Lynnette Mcconkie
September 11, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU study abroad students in Morocco may have been a little shaken on Friday, Sept. 8, but they are alive, well and are doing what they can to help the community in the aftermath.
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