Deseret News
Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesEnglishFounded in 1850, this publication holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating newspaper in the American West. It serves a broad audience by blending national news reporting with a unique editorial perspective shaped by its ownership ties to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN SALT LAKE CITY
A long-standing two-daily market defines this media landscape, historically shaped by a joint operating agreement between its primary broadsheets. The Deseret News, established in 1850 and owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares the major readership base with the Salt Lake Tribune, which recently became the first legacy daily in the nation to transition to a nonprofit model. Alternative reporting is provided by the Salt Lake City Weekly, while the Daily Utah Chronicle serves the university campus. Paperboy lists 7 newspapers in Salt Lake City.
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