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Biography

I am a long-time newspaper reporter in Salt Lake City covering family issues, a mother of two grown women and married. I have been blessed with a great career that has allowed me to meet interesting people and tell lots of stories. Over the last couple of decades, I've covered the separation of conjoined twins, been on Oprah because of a story, covered the Nobel Prize ceremony and attended the royal banquet, jumped from a plane for a story, helicoptered into fires with then-Sec. of Interior Manuel Lujan and had other great adventures. But the stories I'll never forget are the ones that ordinary people entrusted to me.

Content

Total articles 4079

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  Lilly says new weight loss, diabetes drug in pill form could be game changer

  By Lois Collins Verified

  Apr. 17, 2025

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  Target pulls vegetable baby food mix from shelves over lead contamination fears

  By Lois Collins Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  World's smallest pacemaker will dissolve when it's no longer needed

  By Lois Collins Verified

  Apr. 14, 2025

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Company Info

Deseret News

Deseret News is a historic newspaper based in Utah, first published on June 15, 1850. It is the first newspaper in the state and is owned by the Deseret News Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The name "Deseret" reflects the area identified by Utah's pioneer settlers. The newspaper offers a Local Edition published twice weekly and a National Edition available weekly, focusing on themes of family, faith, and education. Deseret News also has a strong digital presence, including a website and mobile apps for iOS and Android. In addition, it publishes Deseret Magazine, which features essays on culture and politics, and other publications like Church News. The Deseret News serves a diverse audience interested in news and values, particularly within the LDS community and Utah residents.