Population Growth

The American and Utah state flag blow in the breeze outside the Utah State Capitol, Jan. 21, 2025.

Desde 2019, la población de Utah sin estatus legal ha crecido junto con el estado

Macy Lipkin

El Instituto de Política Migratoria estima que 138,000 personas vivían en Utah en 2023 sin estatus legal o con un estatus “crepuscular” o “liminal” como el permiso humanitario.

Race, Religion & Social Justice

Since 2019, Utah’s population with no legal status has grown alongside the state

Macy Lipkin

The Migration Policy Institute estimates 138,000 people were living in Utah in 2023 with no legal status or a “twilight” status like humanitarian parole.

Mayor Michele Randall, center, listens to public comments at a Sept. 4, 2025, city council meeting. At the meeting, residents asked city leaders to do more to preserve recreational areas as St. George continues to grow.

Business & Economy

St. George’s growth worries the outdoor recreationists who love its open spaces

David Condos

The sight of bulldozers leveling part of the popular Zen Trail has heightened concerns about the future of other recreation areas around the fast-growing city.

The Herriman Yeti mascot gives a double thumbs-up while walking across Herriman’s Crane Park during the city's annual foam party, July 21, 2025.

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Kids love the Herriman Yeti. So does the rest of this Utah city

Martha Harris

While mascots are typically associated with schools or professional sports teams, the city of Herriman wanted one of its own. The Herriman Yeti has become a beloved part of the community.

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office operates the Salt Lake County Metro Jail and the Oxbow Jail Facility. The chief deputy of the Corrections Bureau at the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, Matt Dumont, said 184 beds were added at the Oxbow Jail in June, but more will be needed to keep up with the county’s growing population.

Politics & Government

New law could compound the overcrowding in Salt Lake County’s jails

Elle Crossley

Starting Sept. 1, a new law will restrict one of the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s main methods to control jail overcrowding. Advocates say expanding the jail won’t solve the issue, and the county is failing to address the root of the problem.

The outside of the Utah Valley University Health Professions Building, where the Bingham Family Clinic will be located. The remodeling of the space started in July, and the clinic is scheduled to open in late 2025 or 2026.

KUER En Español

Una nueva clínica gratuita de atención médica está prevista para Utah County

Martha Harris

La clínica para personas sin seguro en Utah está programada para abrir a finales de 2025 o principios de 2026 en el campus de Orem de Utah Valley University.

Health

A new free health care clinic is planned for Utah County

Martha Harris

The clinic for uninsured Utahns is slated to open in late 2025 or early 2026 on Utah Valley University’s Orem campus.

A codling moth, a common agricultural pest that attacks various fruit grown in Utah, is shown in a green apple. The pest is growing faster due to Utah’s warmer summers, causing more problems for fruit farmers.

Science & Environment

Pests are loving Utah’s urban growth and hotter summers

Saige Miller

A local pest control company owner says he’s never been busier, especially since Utah had a lackluster winter where temperatures started to climb early.

Science & Environment

St. George is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage

David Condos

A booming population and changing climate have strained water supplies in St. George. The bet is that recycled wastewater can keep the city's taps flowing.

Apartment complex in Salt Lake City’s Fairpark neighborhood stands next to a dilapidated house with fencing around the perimeter. The state has paved the way for the neighborhood to house new professional sports stadiums to serve a growing Utah. July 31, 2024

Politics & Government

Utah’s got growing pains. A new state council is supposed to help

Saige Miller

From a waning water supply to traffic congestion, the BUILD Coordinating Council will come together quarterly to lay out recommendations on how to solve Utah’s most pressing problems.

Construction in Ogden Valley, Oct. 3, 2024.

KUER En Español

A medida que Utah construye, podrían surgir más conflictos por el agua

Macy Lipkin

La solicitud de derechos de agua de un desarrollador del Valle de Ogden fue rechazada en marzo. Expertos en agua dicen que la escasez y mejores técnicas de medición harán que conflictos como este sean más comunes.

Joshua trees grow near Old Highway 91 in southwestern Washington County, May 9, 2025. The land along this highway was one of dozens of parcels included in Rep. Celeste Maloy’s proposed federal land sale.

Politics & Government

Congress pulls Maloy’s bid to sell Utah public lands from GOP budget bill

David Condos

The amendment proposed by Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy would have sold more than 10,000 acres of federal land near St. George to local governments.