Investigation
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.
City of Centerfield Responds to NIMBYISM Claim Against Affordable Housing
Is NIMBYISM involved in the decision to place the moratorium on an affordable housing project in Centerfield, Utah, or the shortage of water?
Investigating Homelessness Death and Public Safety in Utah
How much has Salt Lake City spent on homeless “abatements”? Is there a better solution? Abatements are cruel and ineffective.
Moab Growth Limited by Building Cost and Water Supply
The Moab Master Plan states that if current build-out rates continue at the pace they are at, water usage will need to decline per-capita by 52% to provide enough water…
Homeless Advocate Claims SLC Mayor Has a Conflict of Interest in Handling Homeless Situation
Salt Lake’s largest outdoor homeless encampment shuttered and abated by SLC Mayor’s order. We ask why. Is there a conflict of interest?
Why Is the 600% Increase in Homeless Spending Resulting in More Homelessness in Utah?
Despite massive spending increases, 600 % since 2016, the homeless population only continues to increase in Utah. We ask why.
Did These Utah Multi-Level Marketing Companies Really Need Giant PPP Loans?
Utah multi-level marketing companies thrived during the pandemic, so why did they need PPP loans?
The Great Vaccination Divide: Three Local Businesses Weigh in on Vaccine Mandate
Three local businesses were interviewed to see how a vaccine mandate would impact employees already stretched thin by the pandemic’s heavy hand.
Homeless in Sugar House
As fancy apartment buildings are filling Salt Lake, the number of homeless is rising. We talk to homeless people in Sugar House.
Salt Lake City’s Inland Port: From Bad to Worse
Political leaders are driving the inland port forward ignoring the concerns of those who remind them they are not only driving forward an economic priorities of two decades ago, but…
How to Protect Yourself from Fraud in Utah
For two state agencies heavily invested in protecting Utahns against fraud, it’s a strange decision to shield valuable resources from users
Many Utah Restaurants Scaling Back Due to Staffing Struggles
Most restaurateurs today aren’t suffering from a lack of customers but from a lack of employees. Staffing is a struggle across the board in the hospitality industry.