Games golden for some
In Paul Hammond's Olympic dream, cash registers are ringing. But Hammond couldn't land a license to sell Olympic merchandise. And now the owner of five Salt Lake Valley toy and hobby shops and the downtown De-Lite Gifts is watching the tourists pass by searching for the coveted 2002 memorabilia he can't stock.
Not all businesses sharing in the wealth
The 2002 Winter Games have been both boon and bust for Salt Lake and Park City businesses. Boon if you sell fast food, Olympic pins, souvenirs or anything with those five interlocking rings, or warm clothes and long underwear.
Mitt's venue tour full of surprises
Mitt Romney might as well have been on a campaign swing Monday, given all the hands he shook and the questions he faced from the pack of reporters tagging along.
Rumsfeld to buoy troops during his Games visit
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld arrived in town today to meet with Gov. Mike Leavitt, attend some Olympic events and fire up the troops guarding the 2002 Winter Games.
Ethnic Village turns lively
What a difference a weekend makes. Last week the NAPAH Ethnic Village south of Gateway was an empty tent. By Monday, it had become a three-ring circus.
Hands-on piano exhibit
At Abravanel Hall right now, there's an interesting exhibit — one you can actually get your hands on.
Never-ending party on the front porch
Jodi Wheeler is the Olympic ideal of the good sport. Wheeler isn't competing in an event. But she, as they sort of say, got Games — in her front yard and in every room of her home.
Olympic patrol horses
Like so many other Olympic workers, Red's feet are sore and his back hurts. He's putting in long hours with at most one day off a week. It's not surprising he needed to see a doctor, since he can't afford to be out of commission during the Games.
Gateway is portal to '02 Olympians
There's at least one way to get past the $320 million worth of security at the Salt Lake Olympics — e-mail. As long as you don't send a threatening message.
Giuliani will come to Salt Lake for closing ceremonies
The parade of political and government bigwigs continues this week with the confirmation that former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani will come to town for the Olympic closing ceremonies.
Correction: Wrong countries listed in Benson column
IOC sanctions Belarus official in doping test
Olympic daybook for Tuesday
Olympic daybook for Wednesday
'Isolated' flu cases at Olympic Village
BYU students create virtual Olympics
Salt Lake hits ticket brokers with $1,000 security fee
Oly sideshows give downtown international flair
'Recycling' a new twist on begging
Hot dog, the weiners are back
Olympics light the ire within
Few road worries for S.L. workers
Cities, bars catering to non-Oly crowds
Olympic postcard
So far, all's quiet for emergency crews
Oly medical services getting workout
Quotes: Team USA
Olympic sound-off question
Olympic images
Olympic images
Lecture set on Paralympics
Olympics on TV Tuesday
Olympics on TV Tuesday evening and Wednesday
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