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From Felon to Founder: How Rocky Rebuilt His Life After 12 Felony Convictions
By the age of eight, Rocky was already using drugs, and by his twenties, he had 12 felony convictions and had spent years behind bars. His future seemed sealed. But…
Turning Lives Around and Challenging the U.S. Prison System’s Failures in Utah
Jordan Holdaway was a career criminal, facing his fifth long-term prison sentence, when he was given a shocking chance to escape a decade behind bars. Enter The Other Side Academy—a…
Left Behind in Utah’s ‘Golden Age’: The Fight for Affordable Housing and Freedom
“If you’re not making $150,000 a year, you’re not feeling this golden age. Most people are just trying to keep up.” While Utah’s leaders celebrate a booming economy, many residents…
The Battle Over Books in Utah: A Clash for the Future of Freedom
“Books don’t turn kids gay, but banning them just might turn them into adults who can’t think for themselves.” With those words, Rebekah Cummings cut straight to the heart of…
“We’re Criminalizing Homelessness”: Utah’s Growing Crisis and the Need for Collaboration
In the heart of Salt Lake City, where the LDS Church sends aid to every corner of the globe, a growing humanitarian disaster is unfolding just blocks away. Homeless encampments…
Better Solutions Than Spending $2 Billion on a Gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon
A challenge to the $2 billion taxpayer funded Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola is in the works. What else could that much money be used for? Gondola Works was the successful…
From Addiction to Success: Dylan Gibson’s Transformation at The Other Side Academy
How one man transformed from a hardened life of a homeless, heroin-addicted criminal to becoming a strong, self-reliant construction manager.
Public Homeless Campers in Salt Lake City Will Be Seeing More Police Presence
Public camping on the Jordan River Parkway Trail in Salt Lake City has become a contentious issue, balancing the needs of homeless individuals with the preservation of public space. Despite…
June Events Worth Attending in Salt Lake and Beyond
Here are five exciting June events worth checking out that will be taking place in Salt Lake and beyond.
The Homeless Solutions Utah. Who Gets the Funding?
Discover why the most successful homeless programs, like TOSA, are achieving incredible 90% recovery rates without a dime of government funding. Learn about the controversial approaches that outshine state-funded efforts…
How Fentanyl Conquered Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake has made the transition from heroin to fentanyl. In fact, it is almost impossible to find heroin in the valley anymore. We used to have a heroin epidemic,…
A Utah High School Charges Its Students a Fee for Skipping Classes
Olympus High School started fining students $5 if they are found in the hallway when they are supposed to be in class. This policy went into effect January 3 to…
Utah Dog Learns to Speak
Eight-year-old Golden Retriever from Cottonwood Heights became YouTube sensation by learning how to speak English.
How to Self-Publish a Book in Utah
Self-publishing can be difficult and arduous, but taking control of your own destiny can also be highly rewarding. Two local authors took the leap.
Moab Locals Open Climbing Gym
Moab, known for its outdoor climbing opportunities, now offers and indoor community climbing gym opened by local climbers.
Go-To Guide for all Things Après in Northern Utah
Post skiing fun: enjoying a bit of Après in Utah. There is something for everyone along the Wasatch Front from fine dining to parking lot partying.