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Gordon Monson: A ranking of the 31 most important, most prominent athletes in the state of Utah
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (1001+ words) Which is to say, this whole endeavor is subjective, based on an unscientific survey, a mix of opinions gleaned from various unnamed sports observers around here stirred with my own. If you disagree with the ranking, there's only one reasonable…...
A sweeping " and free " view of Salt Lake City is back after a 10-month remodel
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (568+ words) The Main Library in Salt Lake City has reopened its signature Crescent Wall after a 10-month remodel. The dramatically arching six-story library feature " designed by famed architect Moshe Safdie " curls around the downtown building on its north and east flanks…...
Salt Lake County's largest water provider will charge fees for overuse as Utah drought continues
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (185+ words) The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake County's largest water provider will charge fees for overuse as Utah drought continues The fees will apply if cities exceed their allotted water by 10% or more. (Storyblocks) The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District will…...
Utah's wildfire season will be as bad as feared " and more expensive, officials say
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (239+ words) The Salt Lake Tribune (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Firefighrtes gather together for a news conference and ribbon-cutting at the Wildland Fire Operations Center on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Sponsored: As Memorial Day travel ramps up across Utah, AAA spotlights the…...
Fire causes heavy smoke visible across Salt Lake, Davis counties
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (237+ words) (Lauren Gustus | The Salt Lake Tribune) A warehouse fire along Redwood Road sent up a plume of smoke visible in downtown Salt Lake City and other parts of the Salt Lake Valley on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Fire crews were battling a…...
Utah's top lawmaker has received huge sums from companies, lobbyists with MIDA projects
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (145+ words) Companies with business in front of Utah's Military Installation Development Authority " led by Senate President J. Stuart Adams " have given huge sums to campaign accounts Adams controls. Utah's top lawmaker has received huge sums from companies, lobbyists with MIDA projects Senate…...
Utah church makes out a hefty check to nonprofit focused on feeding and clothing the needy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (125+ words) This Utah church is helping to pave the way for a new food pantry and thrift store on Salt Lake City's west side. Utah church makes out a hefty check to nonprofit focused on feeding and clothing the needy The…...
This inconspicuous Utah spot, once the target of a dinosaur heist, has a cult following for its chicken strips
1+ week, 1+ day ago (123+ words) This gas station owner won't say what exactly is in his chicken strips, but it's helped him sell 250 pounds a day. This inconspicuous Utah spot, once the target of a dinosaur heist, has a cult following for its chicken strips…...
Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigns amid Utah Legislature's investigation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (160+ words) Justice Diana Hagen " under intense pressure from Republican leaders, including Gov. Spencer Cox " has resigned from the Utah Supreme Court, the governor said. Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigns amid Utah Legislature's investigation "The governor appreciates Justice Hagen's years of…...
Buzz of the Week: How should Utah respond to the measles outbreak?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (148+ words) As a nonprofit newsroom, every subscription and every donation fuels our mission, supporting the in-depth reporting that shines a light on the is sues shaping Utah today. You can help power this work. Buzz of the Week: How should Utah…...