Investigation
Utah’s Water Crisis: The Plot to Drain and the Fight to Save the Great Salt Lake
As crazy as it sounds, there may be collusion among some Utah legislators and others to allow an already diminished Great Salt Lake to dry up completely.
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,…
Who is Getting Rich From Failed Homeless Housing in Utah?
Why is no one asking questions about the sale of the property on North Temple and Redwood Road to the Larry H. Miller Company for their Power District? The original…
What Candice McCray’s Death Says About The Unsheltered Situation in SLC
With temperatures freezing cold last winter many passed away including Candice McCray, but what actually happened?
The Rise of Utah’s Charter Schools
As schools close in Salt Lake School District and enrollment at Charter Schools continues to rise the battle over hearts, minds, and the education of our children continues.
Apartment Building on Ogden’s Historic 25th Street May Pose Danger to Public
Construction on a controversial, unfinished five-story apartment building on Ogden’s Historic 25th Street, was shut down in March citing safety violations.
Utah Battle over Transgender Kids’ Bathroom Use in Schools
Schools, councils, and recreation facilities work to come up with policies that address gender and bathroom and locker use.
Transparency in Taxation: Unraveling Truth-in-Taxation for Utah Residents
Property values change every year. In the recent past, Utah home values have skyrocketed at an alarming and uncomfortable pace. But, an increase in the value of your home does…
Draper Homes Collapse Due to Unstable Ground
Homes in the Suncrest Neighborhood, Draper, fell during Spring rainstorms due to unstable soil.
The Rising Cost of Addiction in Utah
Business owners on Main Street in Salt Lake City and 25th Street in Ogden are affected by drug use. However, drug usage is a complex issue; fixing it would take…
Why Is it Taking So long for A Sanctioned Campground in Salt Lake City?
When homeless leaders such as Ty Bellamy of Black Lives for Humanity and Kseniya Kniazeva of Nomad Alliance talk about what the unsheltered homeless need more than anything they say…
Exploring Video Game Addiction in Utah
In 2018, the World Health Organization included gaming disorders among mental health conditions. How prevalent is this disorder in Utah?
Moving Beyond Suburban Sprawl & Big-Box Development in Ogden, Utah
High density mixed-use development provides cities with the greatest return per acre in property tax revenue. And the numbers confirm that premise.
Is Subsidizing Amazon Good for Utah?
When the Amazon Fulfillment Center on 5600 West opened in 2019, it seemed like a good thing. Jobs were created, and it appeared it would be a boon to the…
Why More Homeless Spending Is Resulting in More Homeless People
Most non-profit organizations receive funds from the government thanks to its taxing power. However, despite all this funding they fail to provide safe care to the very ones they are…
Utah’s Scary Housing Market
With $2,950 per month to own a very small home, young couples have no chance of finding any affordable housing than young couples in Utah.