Rep. Stephen Handy

A visitor to Bonneville Salt Flats poses for photographs Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, near Wendover, Utah. The salt is thinning as climate change drags the West into its third decade of drought, yet it's unclear how that affects the seasonal flood patterns the landscape relies on to maintain its size and footprint.

Concerns are piling up for Utah’s thinning Bonneville Salt Flats

Associated Press

The prehistoric lakebed has long been a mecca for daredevil speed racers, as well as a backdrop for famous movie scenes and destination for selfie-seeking tourists.

Republican Rep. John Curtis represents Utah's 3rd Congressional District.

Politics & Government

Here’s what Utah Rep. John Curtis thinks about the gun reform proposals on the table

Emily Means

Curtis, who represents Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, said lawmakers needed to “take the time it takes to get this right.”

Utah state law allows people 18 years and older to purchase firearms. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to buy a gun and while in possession of the gun.

Politics & Government

Tragedy inspires effort to raise minimum age for gun purchases in Utah

Emily Means

Democratic state Senator Derek Kitchen wants to raise the legal age to buy a gun in Utah from 18 to 21.

Photo of buildings in downtown Salt Lake City

News

State Sen. Pushes $35 Million Bill For Affordable Housing

Sonja Hutson

In Utah, one in eight households is cost-burdened by their housing, meaning they pay more than 50% of their income towards it. That’s according to a 2018…

Health, Science & Environment

Lawmakers Unveil Air Quality Bills

A bipartisan caucus of Utah House members has unveiled a package of air-pollution bills. They say the proposals will Utah’s air easier to breathe. The…