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(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tribune journalists Trevor Christensen and Carmen Nesbitt at Rancho Luna Lobos near Peoa, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

We’re removing the paywall. Here’s how it will work

By Lauren Gustus | March 31, 2026, 7:23 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tribune videographer Trevor Christensen documents a news conference as charges are announced for Tyler Robinson, the alleged shooter of Charley Kirk, at the Utah County Health and Justice building in Provo, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.

Frequently asked questions: The Tribune’s move to free access

By Lauren Gustus | March 31, 2026, 2:55 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Pizza at Baby's Bagels in Salt Lake City.

We spent $258.53 on pizza: 2025 in numbers at The Tribune

By Lauren Gustus | December 26, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

(Mark Eddington | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Drag performer Mitski Avalōx entertains the crowd at drag show in St. George on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Lauren Gustus: You deserve to know how St. George spends your money

By Lauren Gustus | December 15, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The first edition of The Southern Utah Tribune roll off the Ogden Standard printing press earlier this week.

Bookmark this link for The Southern Utah Tribune e-edition

By Lauren Gustus | October 13, 2025, 4:26 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake Tribune's 2024 NewsMakers event in Salt Lake City.

Lauren Gustus: Announcing this year’s NewsMakers awardees

By Lauren Gustus | October 2, 2025, 4:09 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tribune reporter Brooke Larsen on assignment at Quail Creek Reservoir in Hurricane.

Lauren Gustus: We’re launching The Southern Utah Tribune

By Lauren Gustus | September 26, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

(Trevor Christensen | The Salt Lake Tribune) Visual Journalist Trent Nelson rushes to photograph the scene after shots were fired at the "No Kings" protest June 14.

Lauren Gustus: When tragedies occur, local news doesn’t look away

By Lauren Gustus | July 1, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

A photo of longtime Salt Lake Tribune cartoonist Pat Bagley. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendhall declared May 31, 2025, as Pat Bagley Day.

SLC honors Salt Lake Tribune cartoonist and ‘champion of wit’ with Pat Bagley Day

By Lauren Gustus | May 31, 2025, 9:32 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lauren Gustus, executive editor of The Salt Lake Tribune, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Lauren Gustus: A new partnership, and one we hope will grow

By Lauren Gustus | May 24, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

(Chris Caldwell | Special to The Tribune) Zion National Park visitors take advantage of the last day before shuttles resume service by biking and walking through the park on March 1, 2025.

Lauren Gustus: How we’re covering the federal government in Utah

By Lauren Gustus | April 2, 2025, 5:28 p.m.

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Gustus: What happened when Utah newsrooms prioritized transparency

By Lauren Gustus | March 7, 2025, 1:09 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tribune politics editor Jeff Parrot, right, asks a question during Senate media availability at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Gustus: Tell your state senator transparency matters. Before it’s too late.

By Lauren Gustus | February 7, 2025, 1:02 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Colorado River flows next to Kane Creek Boulevard in Moab.

Gustus: Year-ending notes from Tribune readers

By Lauren Gustus | January 31, 2025, 3:31 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dirty sodas, which went viral this year, have deep roots in Utah.

Lauren Gustus: Taking you behind Tribune reporting in 2024

By Lauren Gustus | January 3, 2025, 8:43 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Miners in the La Sal mine on Monday, April 29, 2024.

2024 Reporting Highlights

By Lauren Gustus | November 21, 2024, 10:05 p.m.

(George Frey | AFP via Getty Images) The Latter-day Saints temple in downtown Salt Lake City, center, as an Olympic banner drapes the church office building next door during the 2002 Games.

NewsMakers awards and gala celebrates Tribune journalism and those who make the news

By Lauren Gustus | September 26, 2024, 3:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lauren Gustus, executive editor of The Salt Lake Tribune, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Note from CEO: Tribune and employees reach agreement on voluntary recognition

By Lauren Gustus | July 19, 2024, 9:46 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lauren Gustus, executive editor of The Salt Lake Tribune, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Note from CEO Lauren Gustus

By Lauren Gustus | July 15, 2024, 5:38 p.m.

(Utah Fire Info) The Silver King Fire is currently estimated at 5,400+ acres and is exhibiting extreme fire behavior, according to officials.

Silver King Fire near Marysvale reaches more than 10,800 acres

By Lauren Gustus | July 8, 2024, 7:05 p.m.