Utah Stories
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Utah Restaurant News: Laziz Opens in Sugar House, Provisions Closes
Utah’s dining scene sees both growth and change as Laziz Kitchen opens a new location at Sugar House Station, Provisions closes after 12 years, and Deer Valley Resort announces a…
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Farm-to-Table in Utah: Why More People Want to Know Where Their Food Comes From
When was the last time you plucked a chicken? How about threshing wheat or milking a cow? For most people today, the answer is never. What used to be a…
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Future Craft Farm Launches First CSA Season in Salt Lake City
Hall and Scheig found their land last June and broke ground just two months later, transforming what was essentially a blank canvas into a diversified market garden. This year marks…
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The Utah Farm That Refuses to Give Up as Development Closes In
Running a farm is hard enough, but rapid city growth makes it even tougher. More than a decade ago, the late Verl Cook faced a series of staggering hurdles that…
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A Perfect Night in Downtown Salt Lake City: Little America, Beerhive, and STK
Staycations in one’s own town always sounded to me like something old, feeble, and tired couples do. For younger people, adventure has always seemed to inhabit the other side of…
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Utah’s Housing Debate Misses the Question That Matters Most
A generation ago, homeownership was not reserved for the affluent. Working-class families bought modest homes on modest incomes. They built equity, raised families, and entered retirement with a valuable asset…
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Why Utah Loves Dirty Soda: The Story Behind the State’s Sweetest Craze
Why would a state known for avoiding coffee create one of America’s most successful beverage trends? Why would people willingly add cream and flavored syrups to drinks that already contain…
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5 Lesser-Known Utah State Parks Worth Discovering
Utah’s five national parks often steal the spotlight, but the state’s lesser-known parks can offer something just as memorable, offering easier access, fewer crowds and a more personal connection to…
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The Dangers of AI Chatbots for Teen Mental Health
Utah was the first state in the nation to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health, and that legislation, proposed in early 2025 (HB 452), has proved prescient. In…
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What It Was Like at Weber State in the 1980s
When Zeveloff arrived at Weber State in 1984, he entered a state that was far more isolated than the Utah most residents know today. The state was growing, but it…
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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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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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A Simple Prepaid eSIM Setup for Smoother International Trips
International travel feels easier when mobile data works the moment a trip begins. Maps, booking details, local transport apps, translation tools, and messaging services have become part of the travel…
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Why Restaurants Like Mazza Are Disappearing
Across Salt Lake City, luxury restaurants continue to open. High-end dining rooms remain packed. Investors continue buying buildings in formerly quirky neighborhood districts. Chains increasingly move into areas once dominated…
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The Reality of Meth Psychosis on Utah’s Streets
On the streets of downtown Salt Lake City, psychosis has become part of the landscape. People scream at invisible enemies. Some believe they are prophets. Others wander through traffic carrying…
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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…