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In the Western U.S., extreme wildfires are damaging tribal lands. Climate change has only made the situation more dire. That’s why the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is working to reintroduce intentional, cultural fire.

Organized labor is having a moment in Utah politics right now.

Film wasn’t the only thing on people’s minds at Sundance this year. The effects of the wildfires in Southern California loomed large, as did the bittersweet knowledge that this year will be the second to last Sundance based in Park City.

“Lawmakers heard us, they heard you. And while this fight is not over, it's a testament to what's possible when public workers stand in solidarity,” Utah Education Association President Renée Pinkney said.

The war satire “Atropia” about actors in a military role-playing facility won the grand jury prize in the Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. dramatic competition, while the Dylan O’Brien movie “Twinless” got the coveted audience award.

Gov. Spencer Cox wants to build 35,000 starter homes by 2028. If the workforce is squeezed, it may be harder for developers to control costs.

Two bills seek to change some of Utah’s election processes. Ballot signature gathering and runoff elections were up for debate in the House Government Operations Committee on Jan. 30.