Salt Lake County

The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, December 8, 2020.

Salt Lake County had a higher census response rate than the state average, but response rates were slower in lower income parts of the valley.

The latest Utah news on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020.

A new apartment complex in Salt Lake City provides more affordable housing options for older adults.

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson will likely retain office after her opponent, Republican Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs conceded.

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, October 28, 2020.

Salt Lake County increased the number of Election Day polling locations since 2016 and chose larger venues to accommodate social distancing. But the county clerk is still worried about overcrowding.

Despite a rocky year, Salt Lake County is projecting a budget surplus for 2021. Mayor Jenny Wilson said that is largely because the county was able to deal swiftly with 2020’s many curveballs, which included five emergency declarations, an influx of new activity for some departments and a near-complete shut down for others.

Republican Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs is challenging Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson for her seat this November. Here’s where they stand on the county’s COVID-19 response, taxes, and the Olympia Hills development.

Utah law requires an independent investigation into a police officer’s use of deadly force. But there’s no statewide standard for how information reaches the public.

Following weeks of high rates of COVID-19 cases in Utah, Gov. Gary Herbert announced Wednesday he will not be making a statewide mandate on mask wearing.…

More than 40 people were arrested in Salt Lake City over the weekend when peaceful protests against police brutality and racial injustice turned violent…