Tuesday, September 8 will go down as one of the biggest natural disasters in Salt Lake City, when Hurricane-force winds blew up to 100 mph. Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall declared the city in a state of emergency. Later the governor Gary Herbert declared Utah in a state of emergency as well. Hundreds of trees fell over onto powerlines causing power outages. Over … [Read more...]
Holding Our Breath: Can we stay safe with kids in school?
Utah has made national headlines when we reopened our schools two weeks ago. Just prior to opening 79 teachers retired or quit. The New York Post and Fox News picked up this story. The State had to go so far as punishing teachers with a $1,000 fine if they quit without providing proper notice. With Salt Lake City School District keeping students at home and virtual and all … [Read more...]
Grilled Caesar Salad
If you’re firing up the grill this Labor Day weekend, here’s a terrific side salad recipe for grilled Caesar salad. The dressing is easy to make ahead of time and the lettuce only takes a few minutes to grill. Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 2 Tbsp white-wine vinegar 1 tsp. anchovy paste (or you … [Read more...]
Thomas Kane Diverts U.S.-Utah Showdown
One hundred and sixty-two years ago, a small-statured and often sickly thirty-six-year-old Philadelphian lawyer rode through Echo Canyon eastward to find an army and negotiate a peace in a last-ditch, unofficial effort to avert a civil war. He’d already sailed from the east coast of the United States to Panama, where he’d ridden the railroad across the isthmus to the Pacific … [Read more...]
Why would anyone want to be a local journalist?
One of the most difficult, competitive and ever shrinking professions is local journalism. With the rise of social media, blogs, fake news and YouTube— competing for viewer/reader interest is incredibly difficult. But there are a few courageous souls out there who still love local stories and news and want to share the greatness of their local community in print and … [Read more...]
Racial Equality and Police Reform in Utah
Darlene McDonald ended up in Utah in 2002 after she decided to drive along 1-15 in her small car with her three kids from Cincinnati. Watch the video: Listen to the podcast: Equipped with a strong work ethic that she learned from her father-- who always worked two jobs-- she worked her way up in the tech industry. Her skill set has enabled her to afford a lifestyle to … [Read more...]
theMemories: Everyone has a Story
Everyone has a story. It’s that dash, sandwiched between the day you are born and the day you die that that represents your life. Your life is a story that is more than just a list of random facts but one that honors who you were during that dash. Most of us have experienced the death of a loved one. However, not all of us have had to write a traditional obituary. If you … [Read more...]
Reader Comments on Utah Stories Show Podcasts and Videos
We greatly appreciate all of your comments on our stories and videos. Here we will share some of the comments made on a few last videos. Comments on Podcast: The End of History Instagram Hello_Alexandra: No one is saying that we should forget that the founding fathers lived. I think the bigger cry is to teach the full, complicated stories behind their actions and … [Read more...]
Stories from the Edge with Flash Flood Chaser and Author Craig Childs
Craig Childs lives with his family off-grid in Western Colorado. He can see Utah from his house and he has explored Utah’s wilderness extensively, so we figured he qualified as a Utah Story. When I first picked up the book “The Secret Knowledge of Water.” I was captivated by his personal adventure in understanding the Great Basin desert and remoteness at a more profound … [Read more...]
Can cheap real estate still be found in Utah?
Young and inexperienced? Looking for an investment property? Deals can still be found near Salt Lake City While housing prices in Salt Lake City continue to escalate, the dream of buying a home seems further away than ever for many first-time home buyers. So many are resorting to renting or buying townhomes or apartments. This is quite sad, because I think there is nothing … [Read more...]
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