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The Prohibition Era in Ogden: History of Bootlegging and Corruption
Prohibition in Ogden wasn’t just about a dry spell without alcohol. It was a time of intense struggle against a national mandate, turning the city into a battleground where government,…
The Failure of Local Journalism Resulting in Rampant Corruption in Utah?
Is real journalism dead? Is print journalism dead? These questions have been circulating over the past twenty-something years in the journalistic community. As a journalism major, all I heard when…
Saving Utah’s Pantages Theater from Demolition and Corruption
In a recent podcast, Michael Valentine, who fought to save the Pantages Theater, discussed with Richard Markosian, the development deal and the ongoing battle to reclaim the land and restore…
Cronyism and Corruption in Utah: Investigative Journalist Eric Peterson
In this episode of the Utah Stories Show, we talk with Eric Peterson, the Executive Director of The Utah Investigative Journalism Project about statewide corruption, taking Cottonwood Heights and Utah…
Cottonwood Heights Corruption Investigations
It’s now been over a year since our last Cottonwood Heights investigation, and our YouTube viewers (30,000 of which watched the video below) are asking why we don’t provide an…
Unelected Politicians Rig the Game in Utah
One in five young people no longer believe democracy and capitalism are working. Is it time to try something new? Problems with unreported corruption are having an impact on society.
Salt Lake City Submits Bid to Host Winter Olympics in 2034
On today’s top 5, Salt Lake City submits bid to host 2034 Winter Olympics. Will Salt Lake City’s homeless problem be solved by then?
A Rock Shop in the Heart of Salt Lake City Defies the Urban Gentrification Trend
Kathie Chadbourne, owner of From The Ground Up is a bright light in downtown Salt Lake City. Her museum like rock shop full of unique Utah rocks and gems is…
FROM THE GROUND UP, SALT LAKE’S ROCK SHOP
Kathie Chadbourne Literally Built Her Business From The Ground Up As its name implies, From The Ground Up is truly a grass-roots, community gathering place in one of the most…
Dr. Brother Cornell West Visits Utah Stories
Dr. Cornel West came on the Utah Stories podcast to discuss his campaign for President, his political views, and Utah’s political issues as of late.
Turning a Blind Eye to Rampant Drug Abuse, Assault, and Death in Salt Lake City
Tommy Candelaria came on the Utah Stories podcast to discuss his experience as a homeless unsheltered person in Salt Lake City, and to express the many horrifying events he experienced…
Don Voigt AKA “The First Cowboy” Spoke Out Against Mayor Mendenhall in Press Conference
Don Voigt “The First Cowboy” spoke out against Mayor Mendenhall in press conference discussing a new temporary homeless shelter offering an additional 50 units.
Does A Homeless Industrial Complex Exist in Utah? New Numbers and Data Point to Facts
“The Homeless Industrial Complex” is a term used by some within the system, and lawmakers who criticize the spending with very little scrutiny over return on investment, or even a…
Gondola Approved In Little Cottonwood Canyon Despite the Huge Environmental Impact
Putting the longest gondola in the world up Little Cottonwood Canyon would destroy the experience for everyone who doesn’t want to pay the fees for lift tickets, parking, and a…
Utah’s Identity Crisis
In this article we examine Utah’s identity crisis, problems, corruption, LDS church dominance, homeless crisis and more.
A Look at Tenement Housing as Opposed to Government Housing
Crossing the Chasm From Homeless to Productive Citizen. How free-markets could succeed where the government has failed.