Utah voters want more out of redistricting, and policymakers should give it to them
As Utah lawmakers pursue legislation on redistricting — both in special session and in the upcoming 2026 legislative session — sound constitutional principles that respect the people’s will ought to prevail. Sadly, in the redistricting debate that has been occurring primarily in courtrooms in the last several years,...
Miller Family contributes $10 million to homeless resource center initiative
Shelter the Homeless, along with the Miller Family Foundation, is expected to announce a new major initiative.
Health officials provide situational update on measles outbreak in Utah
As measles continues to spread, state health officials will be offering a briefing on the outbreak Thursday afternoon.
Kearns resident fears tragedy awaits as drivers speed through neighborhood
A Kearns neighborhood has become a high-speed thoroughfare due to construction detours, leaving one resident worried that someone will get hurt before anything changes.
Salt Lake City postpones decision on $224K grant amid concerns over how it’ll be...
Salt Lake City leaders voted to adopt millions of dollars in grants to the city's budget on Tuesday, but they agreed to delay a vote on the smallest award amid the controversy it generated.
Footage shows officers confront father days before ‘nightmare’ hike that hospitalized children
Micah Smith, charged with child abuse, had a prior police encounter on Oct. 4, new documents and footage revealed on Wednesday. Smith's children were hospitalized on Oct. 11 after a dangerous hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Smith's mental health concerns were noted by police; he is being held without bail...
Millcreek’s activity center to close as Salt Lake County defunds four childcare centers
Salt Lake County councilmembers at the Nov. 4 meeting after public comment. (Photo credit Salt Lake County Council video) Across the country, parents are struggling to find affordable options for child care. It is estimated that the daycare inflation rate is approximately 1.5 times greater than the overall inflation...
WATCH: Suspect in wrong-way I-15 accident that killed 2 teens appears in court
The suspect in a deadly wrong-way crash that killed two teenagers on Interstate 15 made his first appearance in court Thursday.
Missing 29-year-old found safe, reunited with mother
A missing 29-year-old out of Salt Lake has been found safe, according to the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Still hope for Salt Lake County senior center after 2026 budget approval
The Salt Lake County Council has passed its 2026 budget, a move that includes a nearly 15% property tax increase and has drawn concern from senior citizens fighting to save a vital community hub.
