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Jeff Swan discusses evolutionary scale models at the University of Utah on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

AI accelerates protein discovery at University of Utah symposium

Researchers from the U and beyond discussed how artificial intelligence is speeding protein discovery, reducing research costs and opening new possibilities for disease research.
By Maria Fernanda Nascentes Kelley | June 26, 2026

  Speakers from the University of Utah and beyond gathered at the U on June 25 to feature in the AI in Protein Structure, Function and Discovery Symposium to showcase recent developments in science...

People casted their votes during the Midterm Elections 2018 at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday October 23, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Ben McAdams wins CD1 Democratic Primary

Ben McAdams won the Democratic Primary for the First Congressional District, while Republican incumbents held off GOP challengers
By Zane Poss, News Writer | June 25, 2026

  Ben McAdams won the First Congressional District democratic primary for the upcoming Utah Senate election. Riley Owen ran uncontested in the Republican primary. They will face off in the November...

Alex Freeman of the U.S. celebrates scoring their second goal with Cristian Roldan and Alex Zendejas. REUTERS/Albert Gea

United States advances as World Cup delivers

Host nation secures a place in the knockout round with a match to spare as upsets, record crowds and memorable moments define the tournament’s opening week.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | June 22, 2026

  The opening week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced drama, plenty of surprises and unforgettable moments that make this tournament one of the biggest spectacles in sports.  Over...

A firefighter looks at the bushfire from the Red Butte Garden parking lot on June 20, 2026. (Photo by Jonathon Downward | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bonneville fire blazes close to campus

Firefighters controlled the bushfire that spread nearby the University of Utah campus and surrounding areas.
By Jonathon Downard | June 21, 2026

  Local Utahns gathered at the scene of a brush fire that set a large part of the eastern hills above the University of Utah ablaze on Saturday, June 20. The smoke coated much of the valley. Local...

Meanwhile Park, a backyard theater in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Paris)

Relatable new play set to premiere at local venue

Local play production written for a Utah audience will premiere at Salt Lake City backyard theater, Meanwhile Park, in July.
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | June 20, 2026

  Written by local playwright, producer and actor Matthew Ivan Bennett, “A French Toast,” merges complex interpersonal relationships with humor to create a relatable romantic comedy. It premiers...

The MUSS (Mighty Utah Student Section) cheers at the University of Utah Men’s Basketball game vs. the Colorado Buffaloes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Utes Men’s Basketball 2026-27 season preview

The roster is fluid, but mostly set for the upcoming season. The schedule will be finalized and released in the coming months.
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | June 19, 2026

  After finishing 16th and last in the Big 12 last season, the vast majority of the 2025-26 men's basketball team graduated or transferred. Only three players return from last year: guard Lucas...

University of Utah's women's basketball team in a huddle versus BYU at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Utes Women’s 26-27 Basketball season preview

After a disappointing end to last season, the Utes are looking to make it back to the NCAA tournament. Utah finished 19-13 overall and 7th in the Big 12.
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | June 19, 2026

  The Utes lost a lot of talent from last year’s team, including seniors Maty Wilke and leading scorer Lani White, the latter being drafted to the WNBA. Forward Reese Ross, the leading rebounder...