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A Utah school district is expanding background checks after a sex offender went on an overnight cheerleading trip

By Carmen Nesbitt | May. 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

These southern Utah Democrats know their odds are steep — but see reasons for optimism

By Mark Eddington | May. 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

This Utah university is selling a piece of ’80s-era alpine property to Powder Mountain for $3.2M

By Courtney Tanner | May. 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

How did West High QB Kamden Lopati navigate recruiting drama? On horseback.

Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo didn’t make the USA World Cup roster. What now?

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Hansel Valley pictured on May 1, 2026, where the Ruby Pipeline crosses through. The valley is slated for the first phase of a proposed "hyperscale" data center and energy project in Box Elder County. Developers say the pipeline could supply natural gas to power the project.

This gas pipeline was buried under nearly $500M in debt. Now, it’s the ‘catalyst’ for Kevin O’Leary’s Utah data center.

By Samantha Moilanen

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Church Office Building is reflected in a downtown Salt Lake City tower, where Ensign Peak Advisors is located. Ensign Peak recently reports its first quarter earnings for 2026.

LDS Church’s stock portfolio loses billions again. Here are the latest numbers.

By Tony Semerad

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Mike Johnson and Erik Dahlgreen work on a car in their garage in Kearns, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Voices: How Utah’s lowrider culture helped me understand my heritage

By Erik Dahlgreen | For The Salt Lake Tribune

News

Here’s what’s causing that smoke plume near Salt Lake City — and why you don’t need to report it

Can low-flow toilets and smart sprinklers solve Utah’s drought? Here’s the problem with the state’s recommendations.

How a northern Utah city wants to prevent vehicle attacks at downtown events

Sports

Who do Utah Jazz fans want to draft with the second pick? Here’s what you said.

Gordon Monson: A ranking of the 31 most important, most prominent athletes in the state of Utah

Gordon Monson: What’s this? Utah’s own Zavier Gozo left off the U.S. World Cup team? RSL’s Diego Luna, too? Ridiculous.

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(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna (10) hopes to represent the United States at the World Cup.

Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo didn’t make the USA World Cup roster. What now?

(Jud Burkett | Special to The Tribune) Democratic candidates from Washington County chat with one another Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Washington City.

These southern Utah Democrats know their odds are steep — but see reasons for optimism

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Church Office Building is reflected in a downtown Salt Lake City tower, where Ensign Peak Advisors is located. Ensign Peak recently reports its first quarter earnings for 2026.

LDS Church’s stock portfolio loses billions again. Here are the latest numbers.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Highland High School, on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. The Salt Lake City School District is expanding its background check requirements after the spouse of a Highland High School assistant cheerleading coach joined the team on an overnight school trip to California.

A Utah school district is expanding background checks after a sex offender went on an overnight cheerleading trip

POLITICS

A MAHA plan supported by Sen. Curtis could provide a boost to Utah’s dietary supplement industry

Trump’s EPA head, visiting Utah, abstains from taking a stance on Box Elder data center

‘Nothing to like’ about Trump fund that could pay out Jan. 6 rioters, Sen. John Curtis says

Opinion

Letter: Should Jan. 6 Capitol rioters be rewarded at taxpayers’ expense?

Letter: Fairview would be a much more suitable place for the data center. Don’t you think, Gov. Cox?

Opinion: The moms delivered for Trump. Now he’s scamming them.

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Religion

Commentary: With his first encyclical, Pope Leo hits it out of the ballpark

Pope Leo warns of risks from A.I. in 42,300-word encyclical

Facing friction in the church, these LDS feminists carved their own paths and stuck with the faith

Culture

The Vietnam War broke up this Utah band. 60 years later, they’re rocking again.

Dogs are allowed on nearly 50 restaurant patios in Salt Lake County this summer, health officials say

A new cafe with Australian flair and flavors opens in Millcreek

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