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Who Do Utah Politicians Answer To?
Money and the Utah Attorney General’s Office have a complicated history. Former attorneys general have faced investigations and public scrutiny over relationships with donors, including questions involving gifts, travel and…
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Utah Keeps Fighting Washington Over Public Lands. Which Fights Are Actually Worth It?
On July 13, President Donald Trump dramatically reduced the boundaries of two of Utah’s largest national monuments. Bears Ears was reduced from approximately 1.36 million acres to about 121,100 acres,…
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Can Utah Prevent Homelessness Before It Starts?
Utah spends enormous amounts of time and money dealing with social problems after they become crises, but she wants to know what might happen if more attention were paid to…
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Can Accountability Break the Cycle of Crime?
Crime entered his life before hard drugs did. As a teenager he stole cars, sold marijuana at school and repeatedly encountered law enforcement. By the age of fourteen he was…
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Craft Lake City DIY Festival Returns With More Than 500 Local Makers, Food Vendors and Performers
The 18th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival returns August 7–9 with more than 500 Utah makers, over three dozen food vendors, live entertainment, STEM exhibits and family-friendly activities at…
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Rethinking Homelessness: What We Often Don’t See
People argue over housing costs, addiction, mental illness, law enforcement, government spending or whether enough is being done to address the problem. Statistics are cited, policies are proposed and opinions…
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America’s Potluck Invites Utahns to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4th, communities across the country are looking for meaningful ways to commemorate the milestone. Fireworks, parades, concerts, and…
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KUER Goes After The Other Side Academy
A recent KUER article critically examines The Other Side Academy (TOSA), focusing primarily on former participants who describe the program negatively and questioning the philosophy behind therapeutic communities. Every institution…
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Utah Wants Affordable Homes. So Why Did It Kill the Starter Home Bill?
Utah leaders have spent years talking about affordable housing. Governor Spencer Cox has repeatedly emphasized the need for more attainable housing, with a goal of creating tens of thousands of…
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What Was Happening Inside Phillips Plaza Before the Murder in Salt Lake?
Three days before Ralph Hoffman was killed, Utah Stories interviewed Phillips Plaza residents who described security concerns, unauthorized visitors, and questions about how vulnerable tenants were being supervised. After the…
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Fogo de Chão Salt Lake City Review: When Friendly Service Isn’t Enough
The restaurant itself felt polished in that distinctly corporate way, where every detail seems carefully planned. We sat outside near a large fire feature on the patio while dance music…
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The Armenian DNA Mystery No One Can Explain
Joulhayan described ancient remains discovered near the Aras River, near Mount Ararat, where researchers reportedly compared ancient genetic samples with modern Armenians and found remarkable continuity stretching back thousands of…
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Priced Out of Summer Fun? These Activities Cost Almost Nothing
As summer approaches, many of us start looking for new ways to be active. Whether you’re emerging from a cozy winter of hibernation, or searching for a replacement for skiing…
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Did Utah Leaders Already Sell Out Tremonton to Big Tech?
When Kevin O’Leary appeared on Fox Business and casually announced that Utah would soon become home to what could be the largest AI data center project in the world, many…
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The Perfect Girls’ Day in Park City: Brunch, Shopping, Spas & Nightlife
After a week of work, grocery shopping, meal prep, driving the kids around, housework and last minute emergencies, a day of bonding and fun with our BFF’s is just what…
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The Stratos Project Was Already Approved. So Why the Public Meeting?
Thousands showed up to protest. The decision may have already been made. When thousands of Box Elder County residents packed the fairgrounds to protest the proposed 40,000-acre Stratos data center,…