Burgess Owens is taking the lead over Ben McAdams in the very tight race for McAdams reelection. Utah’s fourth congressional district was taken by McAdams after he defeated two-term Congresswoman Mia Love, which he won by just seven hundred votes four years ago. It took two weeks after that election was finally called for McAdams. McAdams is the only Democrat serving Utah at … [Read more...]
Getting to the Heart of the Black Lives Matter Movement
“Black lives matter! Black Lives Matter!” We know the chants, we are aware of the protests. We have a collective conclusion to agree to hang signs in our front yards. Many Utah corporations are donating money to the cause. But these words, the experience, and the movement mean completely different things to different people. Honestly, I have no idea what to make of it (as … [Read more...]
Racial Equality and Police Reform in Utah
Darlene McDonald ended up in Utah in 2002 after she decided to drive along 1-15 in her small car with her three kids from Cincinnati. Watch the video: Listen to the podcast: Equipped with a strong work ethic that she learned from her father-- who always worked two jobs-- she worked her way up in the tech industry. Her skill set has enabled her to afford a lifestyle to … [Read more...]
Riots, Racism, Inland Port, Cronyism in Utah
Greg Hughes answers questions regarding Utah's very uncertain future Greg Hughes has been involved in Utah politics for more than twenty years. He was Utah State House speaker for four years and has had a long track record for being involved in some of the most important decisions in Utah Politics and policy. Hughes' track record for spearheading the move of the State … [Read more...]
Cronyism and Corruption in Utah: Investigative Journalist Eric Peterson
Eric Peterson is the Executive Director of The Utah Investigative Journalism Project. Eric has been an investigative journalist, private detective, and writer for over 10 years. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Eric’s passion is uncovering the truth when greater powers are attempting to hide their corruption and misdeeds. He has no fear to point out … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Prisons: Construction of a modernized state penitentiary is underway almost 70 years after the closure of Utah’s first state prison in Sugar House
Nearly 70 years ago, Utah’s first state prison closed its doors and was transformed into the much-loved Sugar House Park. Construction is now underway on a new penitentiary that is 15 miles away but vastly different from its predecessors. The Utah Territorial Prison opened in 1855 with 16 cells on 80 acres selected by Brigham Young. The original facility was built of brick … [Read more...]
Cash Canyon: Former Lawmaker’s Bill to Allow Canyon Tolling Benefit His Development Project
The following story was written and reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah Stories. In the 2018 Legislature, then-Senate President Wayne Niederhauser, one of the most powerful legislators on the hill, presented a bill in a committee to pave the way for toll roads to be established in the state. The soft-spoken Sandy Republican … [Read more...]
Why should a Millennial be Utah’s next governor? An interview with Zachary Moses.
Millennials and Utah Work Ethics Millennials get a lot of attention in the press: How they seem to operate by a different set of values and priorities: They place more importance on experiences and fancy cocktails, tattoos than security and things. Older generations (including Gen Xers) like to point out that many of them have spent most of their lives getting “achievement … [Read more...]
If It Bleeds It Leads : A conversation with Rod Decker from KUTV News
“If it bleeds, it leads.” That’s the mantra you have to follow to attract viewers in the local TV news business said local news stalwart Rod Decker when I sat down and spoke with him for our Utah Stories podcast. I suppose I agree. Not much blood in this story, mostly because the heart has been removed from local news. Rod Decker was a very young reporter … [Read more...]
Utah Senator Luz Escamilla Headed into a Campaign to be Elected Salt Lake City Mayor
Utah Senator Luz Escamilla hardly broke stride as she exited her 11th legislative session last month and headed straight into a campaign to be elected mayor of the state’s capital city in 2020. In 2008, the odds were not in favor of a 29-year-old Mexican immigrant from the West Side of Salt Lake City to be elected to the Utah Senate, she said in an interview the day after … [Read more...]