Murder among the Mormons is the new Netflix film Directed by Jared Hess. The documentary film depicts the life of Mark Hofmann. The film does not spend much time on how Hofmann began producing successful forgeries of coins as young as fourteen. Hofmann's early forgery career was almost exclusively in coins and rare Mormon currency and he likely created hundreds of … [Read more...]
Beavers Make a Splash in Utah: Reintroducing Beavers to Restore Watershed in Utah
The resounding “Smack!” of a broad tail on tranquil water is how beavers signal to one another that danger lurks nearby. Beavers confronted their greatest danger in the mid-19th Century, at the time of the early fur trade, when they were hunted and trapped to near-extinction. Highly prized for their water repellency and warmth, beaver skin coats and hats became … [Read more...]
The Corrupted Leader Who Tainted Utah’s Medical Cannabis Program
Kerry Gibson was the former Weber State County Commissioner. Under his stewardship, ranchers that Utah Stories have spoken to have been losing their land and their water due to the overdevelopment of the area. But somehow Kerry Gibson became a darling of state GOP leaders. According to one rancher we spoke with, Gibson used his post to improve conditions for his own family’s … [Read more...]
Best Staycation Within One Hour of Salt Lake: Ogden and Its Beautiful Valley
Travel these days looks a whole lot different than it did a year ago. Planes, trains, and ships are basically out of the question for most Utahns, who, by this time, would have finished their summer vacations and started planning their holiday travels. That’s why stay-cations — excursions close to home — have cabin-fevered locals traveling to places that are close enough to … [Read more...]
Mysterious Monolith found in Utah desert. Digital Sleuths Find Location
Nobody is asking the obvious: Did this object come from another planet? What is 10’ tall polished, made of a steel-like metal alloy, triangular and firmly planted into a canyon somewhere in Southeastern Utah? It’s a monolith that is now making national headlines. Two men working for the Utah Department of Public Safety were flying a helicopter to count sheep in the … [Read more...]
Alpenglobes Prove Huge Hit with Utah Restaurants
When Covid struck Insight Exhibits, they were faced with either laying off the majority of their employees or finding a way to keep workers on their payroll. They found the opportunity in helping restaurants by making Covid-friendly outdoor igloos. The igloos allow diners to feel safe, and also enjoy the outdoors. They construct the igloos of wood and plexiglass, which they … [Read more...]
Utah Counties’ Rebellious Saints Face Covid Surge
Utah Tonight threw a massive Halloween party. Thousands showed up demonstrating their non-conformity by not wearing masks, not allowing the liberal propaganda to infiltrate their rebel streak and mass gathering. Just like the protestors who were meeting weekly in downtown SLC: dancing, rebelling, chanting, “No justice, no peace!” they are now suffering the consequences. … [Read more...]
Grafton – A Silver Screen Ghost Town
Covered in dust and aged by tragedy, there’s an old town situated outside of Zion National Park. Now a ghost town, Grafton was repeatedly abandoned by Mormon settlers because of its inhospitable environment. Illness, severe elements, and Indian attacks made the town lethal to most of its inhabitants. In 1859, five families settled along the Virgin River in what would become … [Read more...]
New Faces in Salt Lake Places
When my husband found out that he got a job in Salt Lake City for a mining company, and we’d be leaving behind our beloved Lake Tahoe, I had mixed feelings. I began reading through Reddit threads about what life is really like along the Wasatch Front. I Googled, “does Utah water down its wine, too?” I was woefully behind in my understanding of what were, in my opinion, the … [Read more...]
Utah Distillery Owners Chime in On How They Are Handling COVID-19 Closures
Owners of Sugar House Distillery and New World Distillery talk about measures they have taken to pivot and adapt to COVID-19 closures. Dina Blaes Regional Director for Salt Lake County offers recommendations. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: WATCH THE VIDEO: Utah’s distilleries have been media darlings in recent years. Thanks to Utah liquor law changes over the past few years … [Read more...]