5 orthopedic surgeons making headlines nationwide
From first-in-state surgical innovations to new practice models centered on patient autonomy, orthopedic surgeons across the country are pushing boundaries and reshaping musculoskeletal care. Here are five who made headlines in the past month:. Travis Maak, MD, performs the first procedure using the Reverse...
Las Posadas is For Everyone: Salt Lake library Brings Mexican-born Celebration to Whole Community
The Chapman Library in Salt Lake has transformed the traditional Mexican Christmas ritual into a celebration for everyone. Las Posadas is a holiday celebration popular across Latin America. Based on the story of Mary and Joseph looking for shelter during the birth of Jesus, it usually involves a procession from house...
Salt Lake City Library Hosts Marwan Nahlé’s Exhibit Exploring Human Connection to Landscape
Marwan Nahlé’s exhibition, 'The Domains of the Mystical,' is on display at the Sweet Branch Library in Salt Lake City until December 20, 2025. The show presents about two dozen small paintings, each no larger than a notebook. The works feature swirling brushwork and abstract color fields, with small human figures set...
Heartfelt donation remembers brothers with ‘super’ bond
SANDY — Two brothers who spent much of their childhood at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital were honored this year at the Festival of Trees. Jayden and Braxden Shank, both born with an undiagnosed genetic syndrome, endured countless hospital visits and treatments. “They were very communicative, but they just...
What to expect from Salt Lake’s housing market in 2026
The Salt Lake metro housing market is expected to stabilize next year as more homes come on the market, according to a new Realtor.com forecast. Why it matters: Utah — the ninth-most-expensive state to buy a home last year — saw housing prices surge during the pandemic, straining affordability for prospective...
Navy veteran rebuilds strength through meaningful employment
Navy veteran Rick Silver’s routine at George E. Wahlen VA Mecical Center keeps him moving and engaged, but his life didn’t always have this busy rhythm.
‘Skimo’ takes center stage at Solitude ahead of 2026 Olympic debut
BRIGHTON — Athletes from around the world converged on Solitude Mountain Resort this weekend with hopes of qualifying for the Winter Olympics in ski mountaineering’s 2026 debut in Italy. Sprint and mixed relay races are planned for the Milano Cortina games in February, and more than 100 athletes...
Handmade Pasta, Guided Wine: Vongole Stakes Its Claim on 2100 South
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A fresh contender for pasta-and-wine fans has landed on the east side. Vongole Pasta Italian Restaurant & Wine is positioning itself as a learning-forward, linger‑worthy spot for handmade pasta and guided tastings—an approach that could resonate with Salt...
Utah family donates $10 million to support youth mental health
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah family is making a major investment in youth mental health. The Huntsman Mental Health Foundation announced a $10 million gift from siblings Gregg Savage, Melissa Layton and Emilee Savage Wright, made in honor of their parents, the late Neal and Sherrie Savage. Neal...
Millcreek man arrested after allegedly stabbing father out of ‘revenge’
An 18-year-old Utah son is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly stabbed his father several times following a fight.

















