Francisco Kjolseth
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Salt Lake Tribune, pool
The Utah Legislature passed a law dictating how congressional maps can be tested for partisan favoritism. Plaintiffs argue it’s an attempt to get around the state’s ban on gerrymandering.
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Hannah Schoenbaum/APThe 101-year-old Japanese Church of Christ is one of two remaining buildings in Salt Lake City's Japantown district. The discovery of a cast iron box in the church's cornerstone is revealing the story of early Japanese immigrants. -
David Condos/KUERBoth of the first-term incumbents, who ran on their opposition to tax increases, are in the lead to stay on the five-member council.
Mars isn’t just a modern-day obsession. Earthlings were nuts for the Red Planet more than a century ago. David Baron’s new book tells the story of the turn of the 20th century, where astronomers are convinced they’ve uncovered proof of life on Mars.
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Utah’s Legislature has considered dozens of housing-related bills in recent years. The mayor of Draper says it’s “like a fire hose sometimes for us,” and towns need time to see what works. -
While some see hope in Erika Kirk's actions, or those of the Latter-day Saint congregation who forgave the Michigan shooter, others remain skeptical. Religious leaders emphasize forgiveness as a process, not a one-time event. -
Drought and steady demand along the Colorado River are draining the nation's second-largest reservoir. Land that was once submerged is now full of beavers and thriving ecosystems. -
Laura Ah Loo has not said much publicly about her husband’s fatal shooting at a June No Kings protest in Salt Lake City. But after more than four months without any charges filed, her legal team wants action. And they’re planning to sue. -
How we engage with people we disagree with has been a topic of conversation across the political spectrum in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. Some Utah students have seen a regression in how politics is discussed on campus. -
An over 280-page complaint submitted to the Lt. Governor’s Office raised concerns about transparency in local elections and the complicated world of campaign finance. -
Sleeveless versions of the sacred undergarments worn by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints flew off the shelves on their first day available in the U.S., marking a momentous occasion for many women in the faith. -
Asylum cases are hard to win. Even as President Donald Trump presses his immigration crackdown, this Millard County man chose to invest in life here, even if it might not be permanent. -
Los casos de asilo son difíciles de ganar. Incluso mientras el presidente Donald Trump intensifica su ofensiva contra la inmigración, este hombre de Millard County decidió invertir en una vida aquí, aunque tal vez no sea permanente.
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