After misconduct allegations, Lopez Chavez accused of living outside her City Council district
A week after Salt Lake City Council member Eva López Chávez was accused of sexual misconduct , a constituent is calling for an investigation into whether she lives in the district she represents. Why it matters: If López Chávez is living in the home she bought last year, city ordinance requires her to give up her District 4 seat. Driving the news: In an email...
SLC resident raises concerns, alleges Councilwoman Eva Chavez Lopez unlawfully resides outside district
Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Chavez Lopez has come under fire yet again, a week after being accused of unlawful sexual misconduct. One of her constituents has raised concerns that Chavez Lopez does not live in the district that she serves, which would make her position unlawful.
South Jordan police announce well-lit, 24/7 recorded ‘Safe Exchange Zone’
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (KUTV) — The South Jordan Police Department announced its new "Safe Exchange Zone." "Looking for a safe place to sell or buy used gear, or exchange the kids with your ex?" the police department asked on social media. "The South Jordan Police Department has you covered."
Magna ends years of delay on road extension completion after fatal crash
On Thursday, Magna officials approved an agreement with D.R. Horton to complete the long-awaited extension of 4100 South, a project city leaders say is expected to be finished before the start of the 2026-27 school year.
After 30 years, Salt Lake City Chili’s is closing
A Chili's that improbably garnered a cult following in Salt Lake City is closing Sunday after more than 30 years in business. Why it matters: The 400 South location is a minor downtown icon, hearkening back to the city's pre-Olympic days, when restaurant chain arrivals were a big deal. Now...
Salt Lake weekend events: Brews ‘n’ bikes, creepy crawlies and opera
If Derby Day isn't your style, there's lots more to do this weekend in and around Salt Lake. 🚵♂️ Tour de Brewtah: Bikes are broomsticks in this wizard-y beer ride starting 11am Saturday. Tickets. 🦎 Wasatch Retile Expo: Y'all, we're going. See you at the Fairpark...
ICE detains University of Utah student days before graduation
A University of Utah student has been detained by ICE just days before he was set to graduate.
FTC clears Republic’s purchase of Robinson Waste in Utah
Republic Services received approval to acquire Robinson Waste Services, a Utah hauler serving the Salt Lake City metro area. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued the parties an early termination notice on April 28, which allows them to expedite the typical antitrust review period. Robinson Waste was founded by Steve...
Governor’s cabinet member paid thousands to commute from southern Utah to SLC
The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah Stories. The trek into the office is a necessary evil for many employees; it’s unpaid time that could be spent elsewhere. But some state employees are able to cash in on their commutes. That...
Michigan 4-star QB commit Kamden Lopati latest to earn Elite 11 Finals invite
Some of the last Elite 11 Finals invitations are being dished out on Thursday. West Valley City (Utah) West four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati is headed to Los Angeles. The blue-chip Michigan pledge was announced as a finalist alongside Texas QB commit Ty Knutson. They become the 19th and 20th passers to join the roster ahead of the event, which is set to...
