The Utah State Legislature determined four years ago that 16,000 acres of land in mostly Salt Lake County would be the best place for a massive inland port. The inland port initiative began over a decade ago when the Wasatch Front was seeking new economic opportunities to build our economic tax base and add high-paying jobs. But the picture since then has completely … [Read more...]
Roe vs. Wade Utah Capitol Rally on Mother’s Day
What was originally billed as a walk turned into a rally and then a protest in Salt Lake City on Mother’s Day, when more than 300 people showed up at an event sponsored by the Utah Alliance regarding the current hot button issue of Roe vs Wade and its supposedly pending repeal by the Supreme Court. As you can see, some of the signs provided some "strong" opinions. A few … [Read more...]
The Facts About the Justice for Bernardo Case
As 2022’s political season begins to roll out, Tecuani McKee was recently sworn in as a new member of the Salt Lake City Council. McKee is a member of the group called Justice for Bernardo. Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal, according to KUER’s reporting on McKee’s swearing-in, was essentially executed in cold blood by Salt Lake City police officers on May 23rd, 2020 in downtown Salt … [Read more...]
Parley’s Canyon Fire Initial Response And Rapid Growth — Photos and Video
Traveling east on I-18 to Park City, we personally witnessed the incredible speed and growth of the Parley's Canyon Fire on August 14th, at around 2:20 PM. The plume of smoke was easily 1,500 feet high, but the air was still clear and there was no smell. These hints told us this fire had just started. We learned that the fire started at around 1 PM, and it was caused by an … [Read more...]
Tiny Houses May be the Solution to a Big Problem in SLC
Tiny homes to the rescue! Salt Lake City, like most metropolitan areas, has an affordable housing crisis along with a growing homeless crisis, and tiny houses may be the solution. Mayor Erin Mendenhall has plans to “make measurable progress on a tiny home pilot project by facilitating at least six work sessions with community partners and using the findings to chart a path … [Read more...]
Burgess Owens Receives Scathing Review from Salt Lake Tribune
Burgess Owens is an anomaly in Congress, not only does he serve from one of the most white states in America, but he is a staunch Republican. Out of the 57 black congressional members, just two are Republicans. But this fact has not made Owens shy to speak his mind. Owens has been outspoken on many issues including slavery reparations and the border crisis. He recently said … [Read more...]
Lex Scott, the Founder of Black Lives Matter Utah, is Sick of Protesting
Lex Scott, the founder of Black Lives Matter Utah, is sick of protesting. She would prefer that we didn’t need a Black Lives Matter movement at all but she isn’t going to quit until she sees real change. “We shouldn’t even have to have a Black Lives Matter movement in the first place, the only way we can get it to end is to pass real police reform in the nation,” said … [Read more...]
The “Real” Housewives of Salt Lake City Gets Real About What it is Like to Lose Good Standing With the LDS Church
The Bravo Network reality TV show franchise "real housewives'' has become a massive hit. This past year they added Salt Lake City to their roster of cities. Their formula is to put ladies who fit a unique set of physical characteristics together. The ladies are almost always tanned, evening-gown-wearing, glittery, dramatic, and out-spoken. For some reason, I don’t see ladies … [Read more...]
How Did Dave Robinson Get Away with Alleged Sexual Misconduct for so Long?
Salt Lake County Republican Party Chair Scott Miller stepped down due to increasing pressure from the media and the Republican Party about the mishandling of sexual harassment allegations. This story has been traveling around local news, but we at Utah Stories decided to ask a question that the other media isn’t asking: “How did Republican Chairman Scott Miller allow Dave … [Read more...]
The Equality Act and Women’s Athletics in Utah
What do Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, and Abigail Shrier have to say about trans-women (biological men) competing in women's athletics? Currently, Utah and other states are at a crossroads: We need to decide if we value the new NCAA compliance standards, more than the gains that women have achieved in athletics. The new NCAA standards allow trans girls to compete in girls' … [Read more...]