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Salt Lake City considers rezone for 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park
22+ hour, 17+ min ago (739+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Leaders of Utah's capital city are inching closer to a vote tied to a proposed seven-story hotel next to one of the city's more popular parks, but they acknowledge there are still plenty of questions about the…...
Officer who returned fire at fleeing vehicle cleared by Salt Lake district attorney
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (448+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A Salt Lake City police officer who fired a single round at a vehicle after a passenger allegedly fired several rounds into a crowd will not face criminal charges. The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced…...
Here are the 82 athletes with ties to Utah at the 2026 Winter Olympics
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (429+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Countless stories will inspire the world as the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off Feb. 6-22 in Milan-Cortina, Italy, including several brewed on the Wasatch Front. Few may be more inspiring than Lindsey Vonn. The 41-year-old alpine skier who lives…...
Salt Lake City voices concerns on bill calling on it to partner with UDOT on road safety
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (666+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A proposed Utah bill calls on Salt Lake City to partner with state transportation officials before enacting any new traffic safety measures, following a study required in 2025. However, leaders of Utah's capital city fear that it will…...
Salt Lake City finalizes 'historic' collective bargaining agreement with librarians
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (418+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Library employees in Utah's capital city are officially the first municipal library staff to unionize after city leaders approved a resolution to support their first collective bargaining agreement. "This is a historic day for the city," said…...
Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house
2+ week, 2+ day ago (490+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Utah's capital city is planning ahead as it prepares for the reopening of the historic Salt Lake Temple, which is projected to attract millions of visitors next year. The Salt Lake City Council is considering an ordinance…...
South Salt Lake nationally recognized for its kindness initiatives
2+ week, 3+ day ago (674+ words) SOUTH SALT LAKE " From bumper stickers to yard signs, or young painters creating murals that add a pop of color within its communities, South Salt Lake says it is committed to encouraging kindness in a variety of ways. That dedication…...
City Council member removed, another resigns in South Salt Lake shake-up
2+ week, 5+ day ago (708+ words) SOUTH SALT LAKE " A previously censured South Salt Lake City Council member has been removed from his position, while another council member announced her resignation, leaving the governing body with two vacancies to start the year. The City Council announced…...
KeyBank providing $43M for affordable housing in Salt Lake City that will add 100 new units
3+ week, 1+ day ago (367+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " With another legislative session rounding into form, a familiar topic is once again a key concern for Utahns across the state: housing. Unsurprisingly, housing affordability was the top issue Utah voters asked the Legislature to address during…...
Bill panned as 'major red flag' for health of Great Salt Lake advances in House committee
3+ week, 3+ day ago (378+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Republican lawmakers and water advocates found themselves at odds over the meaning of a bill Friday, with legislators saying it would help bring more water into the Great Salt Lake, while advocates called it a "major red…...