Politics
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Whiskey, Bullets & a Buried Town: Archaeologists Reveal Alta’s Wild Past
Before Alta was known for powder days and lift lines, it was a silver mining town clinging to the side of a narrow canyon. In the late 1800s, men lived…
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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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“You’re Taxing Us to Death”: Seniors Push Back on Proposed Salt Lake County Property Tax Increase
Hundreds of seniors packed a Salt Lake County hearing to speak out against a proposed 18.9 percent property tax increase, raising concerns about affordability, fixed incomes, and county leadership salaries.
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Ogden City Council Candidates Clash Over ICE and Housing Policies
In Ogden, city council races are anything but quiet. A fiery forum saw candidates spar over immigration enforcement and ICE’s role in the community, while housing policies drew sharp divides…
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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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The Accidental End of Prayer at Weber State’s Faculty Meetings
In 1986, a Jewish professor at Weber State was asked to give a prayer at a faculty meeting—what happened next led to the quiet end of a long-standing religious tradition…
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Ogden Valley Votes to Become Utah’s Newest City Amid Nordic Village Resort Controversy
Facing a $121 million ski resort expansion, Ogden Valley residents voted to incorporate as a new city — a move driven by fears of overdevelopment and a desire to preserve…
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The Media Divide and America’s Debt Crisis: What You’re Not Being Told
With $38 trillion in debt and inflation reshaping the economy, America faces tough choices. As partisan narratives deepen division, the real challenge is cutting through the noise to understand how…
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Left Behind in Utah’s ‘Golden Age’: The Fight for Affordable Housing and Freedom
“If you’re not making $150,000 a year, you’re not feeling this golden age. Most people are just trying to keep up.” While Utah’s leaders celebrate a booming economy, many residents…
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The Battle Over Books in Utah: A Clash for the Future of Freedom
“Books don’t turn kids gay, but banning them just might turn them into adults who can’t think for themselves.” With those words, Rebekah Cummings cut straight to the heart of…
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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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Seniors Deprived of Their Favorite and Affordable Lunch at Millcreek Senior Center
What is happening at the Millcreek Senior Center and Salmon Day? The county recently announced discontinuing it and patrons are not happy.
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Dr. Brother Cornell West Visits Utah Stories
Dr. Cornel West came on the Utah Stories podcast to discuss his campaign for President, his political views, and Utah’s political issues as of late.
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Saving Utah’s Pantages Theater from Demolition and Corruption
In a recent podcast, Michael Valentine, who fought to save the Pantages Theater, discussed with Richard Markosian, the development deal and the ongoing battle to reclaim the land and restore…
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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…
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Releasing Murderers in Utah Needs to Stop, Says Danielle Ahn
Danielle Ahn has a strong opinion about the ways in which far too many violent offenders are being released under current Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill’s office. These offenders…