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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Jordan River Trail is pictured on Thursday, July 10, 2025, as Salt Lake City prepares to reopen the path on Friday between Cottonwood Park and 700 North following improvements aiming to address persistent crime and boost recreation.

The Jordan River: Is it safe to swim? Who’s in charge of clean up? How can I help?

By Will Ruzanski | Great Salt Lake Collaborative | May 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(MarathonFoto) Aaron Metler of St. George competes in the 2026 Boston Marathon, Monday, April 20, 2026.

From St. George to Boston: How a Southern Utah runner cracked the elite marathon field at 42

By Yaroslava Oleksiuk | The Southern Utah Tribune | May 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

A 22-year-old Utahn was detained by ICE days before he was going to propose to his girlfriend

At contentious meeting, Box Elder County OKs massive data center project backed by a celebrity investor

HEALTH

If you’re feeling sick, it could be measles, Salt Lake County health officials warn

By Carmen Nesbitt | February 20, 2026, 9:35 p.m.

University of Utah suddenly ends all remaining health care for transgender youth, pointing to expected bans

Utahns can use A.I. to renew their drug prescriptions. A tech company touts the benefits, but doctors have concerns.

While scientists race to study spread of measles in US, Kennedy unravels hard-won gains

What the air you breathe may be doing to your brain

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EDUCATION

UVU’s president will get a big severance check. It’s prompting the state to reconsider its policy.

By Courtney Tanner | April 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

In rare move, University of Utah faculty say school leaders should apologize to student over Earth Day flyers

Two more books banned from all Utah public schools, including a sex abuse survivor’s memoir

Utah’s best high schools: Did your school make the latest list?

University of Utah commuters: A new parking lot is coming to campus. Here’s what we know.

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CRIME

Prosecutors say defense mischaracterized bullet evidence, oppose sanctions in Charlie Kirk killing case

By Jessica Schreifels | May 1, 2026, 4:58 p.m.

Utah-based USA Climbing coach charged with exploitation of minors

Utah officers fired more than 30 rounds at an unarmed man, killing him. Now, a lawsuit argues he was trying to flee.

Murder charges filed in January shooting at LDS church in Salt Lake City

Did investigators mislead judges? Utah company pushes for sanctions after human-trafficking case collapses

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ENVIRONMENT

The Jordan River: Is it safe to swim? Who’s in charge of clean up? How can I help?

By Will Ruzanski | Great Salt Lake Collaborative

We asked Utahns to share hopes for the Jordan River. Three commonalities emerged.

A popular St. George garden has a curious new resident. Hoo could it be?

‘It’s past the eleventh hour’: Utah and other Colorado River states call for mediation as current plans near expiration

Hundreds of Utahns file to block Kevin O’Leary’s proposed massive data center campus over water concerns

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POLITICS

Buzz of the Week: How should Utah respond to the measles outbreak?

By The Salt Lake Tribune | May 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Why do you vote? Let us know what issues matter the most in 2026’s midterm elections.

Only men — again — are being considered for Utah’s two new Supreme Court spots

Investigation of Supreme Court justice should be independent, Utah Gov. Cox says — not a ‘witch hunt’

Shivwits council ousts newly elected chair as tensions grow over planned golf resort

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BUSINESS

They planned Salt Lake City’s next hit bar in Sugar House. Now it’s a three-way legal battle.

By Paighten Harkins | April 13, 2026, 3:38 p.m.

Sharing your home on the range: Here’s why Utah farmers are turning to agritourism

A mother-and-son duo bring homemade Italian food to a Utah city with few options

New Utah tribal leader vows to fight luxury golf resort and congressional action

This peaceful oasis in Sugar House is closing after more than 30 years

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