SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The University of Utah is prepared to host the vice presidential debate Wednesday between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, but some have questioned if the cost of the event was worth it. University spokesman Chris Nelson said the event is expected to cost up to $6 million, and has been downsized because of the coronavirus pandemic. Nelson said the state is funding about $3.5 million for the debate, the university is funding about $2 million and about $1 million is expected to come from philanthropic donations. Some of the funding is expected to be recouped to the university.