Debate
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Ogden Valley City Incorporates as Voters Deliver a Surprising Mayoral Outcome
Ogden Valley City has officially incorporated at a pivotal moment for northern Utah, just as growth pressures tied to the 2034 Winter Olympics begin to accelerate. Voters also delivered an…
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Eight-Story Hotel at Sugar House’s Former Sizzler Site
The long-vacant Sizzler lot in Sugar House is now at the center of a debate over an eight-story hotel proposal. After receiving a recommendation for approval from the Planning Commission,…
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Utah Book Bans Boost Sales for Salt Lake Booksellers
After Utah banned 19 books from public schools, Salt Lake City bookstores saw the opposite effect—banned titles are now among their bestsellers.
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Utah Officials Approve Echo Canyon Development Near Moab Despite Public Opposition
A controversial 176-acre project southwest of Moab is moving forward after Utah officials granted temporary zoning authority. The Echo Canyon development — planned to include hundreds of housing units, overnight…
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Why Patriotism Matters More Than Politics This July in Utah
A Utah immigrant reflects on what patriotism really means—beyond parties, politics, and social media noise.
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Who Really Runs America? Elites, Power, and What Salt Lakers Think
From billionaires like Soros and Gates to influential figures like Musk and Trump, Utah residents weigh in on who they believe truly controls America—and why.
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Park City Ski Patrol Strike Shook Vail Resorts, Ended in Victory for Fair Wages
This winter, ski patrollers walked off the mountain, and chaos hit Park City. Lift lines stretched for hours, tourists fumed, and Vail Resorts took a $12 stock hit. But after…
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Overcrowded Classrooms, Burned-Out Teachers, and Homeschooling: A Deep Dive into Utah’s Education Crisis
Utah’s education system is on the verge of a breaking point. With classrooms bursting at the seams and teachers leaving in droves, a growing number of parents are pulling their…
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The End of an Era: Farewell to Salmon at the Millcreek Senior Center
For nearly a decade, Thursdays at Millcreek, Midvale, and Draper Senior Centers meant one thing: a legendary salmon entree. But now, that cherished dish has mysteriously disappeared from the menu,…
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Why the Salt Lake City Council Should Reject a New Salary Raise
In a letter to the Salt Lake City Council, Jan Hemming, urges the members to reconsider a pay raise for themselves. She claims the pay raise would put the council…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Off-Roading in Moab is Still Wide-Open for Business
Off-roading and Jeeping are big business in Moab. What kind of impact will the new trail closures have on locals as recreationists and environmentalists face off.
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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…
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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.