Despite some progress, Utah knows there is ‘more work to be done’ on homelessness
Despite some progress, Utah knows there is ‘more work to be done’ on homelessness
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How the Online Far-Right is Changing Conservative Politics
How the Online Far-Right is Changing Conservative Politics
Salt Lake County District Attorney charges Taylorsville police officer with manslaughter
Salt Lake County District Attorney charges Taylorsville police officer with manslaughter
Utah now allows college students to opt out of coursework that conflicts with their beliefs
Utah now allows college students to opt out of coursework that conflicts with their beliefs
Utah Supreme Court enters new era after resignation, expansion and political battles
Utah Supreme Court enters new era after resignation, expansion and political battles
Virtual gondola tour imagines a ‘40-person bus’ flying over Little Cottonwood Canyon
The proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola would need 22 towers to support it. The nonprofit Canyon Guard opposes the project and thinks Utahns don’t get how big the infrastructure will be. So, they’v...
Trump admin cancels BLM rule that elevated conservation to a public lands ‘use’
The canceled rule allowed public property to be leased for restoration in the same way that oil companies lease land for drilling. It was a key part of efforts under former President Joe Biden to refocus the...
Steve Pearce confirmed as new Bureau of Land Management leader
Steve Pearce confirmed as new Bureau of Land Management leader
Anglers, get out and fish while you can, before Utah’s water levels dwindle
Local fishermen are “going to want to get out now, especially if they have a boat,” says the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The bad snowpack and drought are likely to take their toll.
Utah Tiny Desk Contest finalist blends genres – and faiths – in their worship music
One of the five finalists in NPR’s annual Tiny Desk Contest is a 15-member Utah musical group, The King Will Come. Their music promotes a message of God’s welcome.
Utah judge in Charlie Kirk case rejects defense’s call to ban courtroom cameras
Media and public access have been a dominant issue during the early stages of the high-profile case.
Residentes de casas móviles se sienten “atrapados” a la sombra del mall de Provo
Como parte de los planes de reurbanización de Provo Towne Centre, los desarrolladores demolerán un parque cercano de casas móviles y lo reemplazarán con townhomes (casas adosadas). Pero la ley de Utah of...
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigns as Legislature investigation gears up
Hagen had been under the scrutiny of Republican state leaders over an alleged relationship with an attorney representing the plaintiffs in Utah’s redistricting case.
What the Box Elder County Data Center Could Mean for Utah
This week, Box Elder County commissioners gave the green light to a 40,000-acre data center in remote Hansel Valley, Utah. Matteo Wong, a staff writer for The Atlantic, says the immense scale of the planned...
Box Elder’s commissioners felt their hands were tied on the data center vote
After voting yes on a hyperscale data center to be built in Box Elder County, hundreds of protestors booed the county commissioners out of the building. But as Commissioner Lee Perry explains, their vote wou...
Water rights paperwork tied to Box Elder data center withdrawn after heavy protest
The owner of the water rights indicated that they will refile at a future date. Protesters who paid the $15 fee will not get their money back, and comments will not carry over to any future applications.
Utah’s online porn age verification law now includes VPNs. Critics say it won’t work
The new law, which took effect May 6, says adult content websites must verify the age of any users physically located in Utah, regardless of whether they’re using a VPN that says they’re in another state.
Mobile home residents feel ‘stuck’ in the shadow of the Provo mall remodel
As part of the Provo Towne Centre redevelopment plans, developers will raze a nearby mobile home park and replace it with townhomes. But Utah law provides only limited protection for tenants.
SLC Council suspends Eva Lopez Chavez’s duties and launches misconduct investigation
Lopez Chavez has been accused of unwanted physical advances by four people, three of whom are fellow elected officials.
Why the LDS Church Is Suing 'Mormon Stories' Host John Dehlin
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filed a lawsuit in April against \“Mormon Stories Podcast\” host John Dehlin, alleging trademark and copyright infringement. We’ll talk with Dehlin about...
While cosmetic surgery booms, many say we aren’t talking enough about the ethics
A growing chorus of theologians, philosophers and bioethicists from all backgrounds is calling for more thoughtful discourse surrounding cosmetic procedures and treatments. In conservative Utah, cosmetic wor...
More than 3,700 protests lodged over water rights for the Box Elder data center
Opponents are filing grievances with the Division of Water Rights. The state engineer will consider those and might hold a hearing before deciding whether to approve the water right’s change of use.
Provo has a nerd mall. Will its major makeover displace its geeky cred?
The owners of Provo Towne Centre plan to modify or tear down parts of the mall to create a new mix of retail and housing with an outdoor concept. But the community that’s grown there worries about what it...
Hospitality executive Scott Socha’s National Park Service nomination is withdrawn
Hospitality executive Scott Socha’s National Park Service nomination is withdrawn