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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox and House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, attend a meeting of the Capitol Preservation Board at the Utah Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.

A ‘Grand Liberty Arch’ was canceled amid pushback. Utah leaders are moving to decide what’s next at the Capitol.

By Emily Anderson Stern | October 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He has resigned his seat after being charged with fraud and forgery.

Former Rep. Trevor Lee gets his first court date, will be booked into jail on fraud charges

By Robert Gehrke | October 1, 2026, 5:46 p.m.

Utah judges impose vastly different sentences for similar crimes, audit finds

Ben McAdams, Riley Owen focus on high prices, AI policy in first policy clash

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(U.S. District Court) This image is included in a lawsuit filed by Robert L. Hild, Jr., against podcaster Candace Owens. Hild, who is seen in the photo with two of his friends, says the placement of the photo next to a picture of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phrase “Pretty Little Liars?” and other elements imply that Hild had some role in Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Candace Owens falsely accused him of being involved in Charlie Kirk’s killing, Utah man alleges in new defamation lawsuit

Robert L. Hild, Jr., was “building a happy and productive life far from the public spotlight” until podcaster Candace Owens targeted him, his lawsuit says.

By Sheila McCann | Samantha Moilanen | September 30, 2026, 12:05 a.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, in April.

Before Rep. Trevor Lee, these lawbreaker Utah lawmakers resigned after being charged with crimes

From poaching wildlife to soliciting sex, these seven legislators gave up their seats after getting into legal tangles.

By Robert Gehrke | September 30, 2026, 1:11 a.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ballots are dropped off at the Sandy Library, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

Buzz of the Week: How will you cast your midterm ballot?

By The Salt Lake Tribune | September 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Allison Robbert | AP) Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, attends a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Sen. Mike Lee wants to impeach a federal judge for ruling against Trump — and is asking for $5 to do it

In an unusual fundraising plea, Lee is asking donors to pony up cash to help him impeach a judge who blocked Trump’s vote-by-mail order.

By Emily Anderson Stern | Robert Gehrke | September 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee appeared at a GOP Learning Event sponsored by Utah Republicans at the University of Utah on April 10, 2026. Lee resigned his seat Monday after criminal charged were filed against him.

State Rep. Trevor Lee charged with four felonies related to alleged mortgage fraud

The firebrand representative immediately resigned his legislative seat after being charged by the Utah Attorney General’s Office.

By Robert Gehrke | Emily Anderson Stern | Addy Baird | September 29, 2026, 4:40 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Elizabeth Rasmussen of Better Boundaries speaks at a news conference in Salt Lake City on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. Rasmussen is a critic of Amendment B, which would make it more difficult for ballot measures that involve tax increases to become law.

Battle lines drawn on constitutional amendment to make some ballot initiatives harder

Supporters say making initiatives that raise taxes earn 60% support would protect taxpayers. Critics say it would undermine the constitutional right.

By Robert Gehrke | September 28, 2026, 2:58 p.m.

(Allison Robbert | The New York Times) The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in allowing an expansive database to screen voter eligibility.

Utah will not purge voter lists based on Trump’s database — despite Supreme Court ruling

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson says Utah will use the SAVE program to help it flag voter records for extra review.

By Emily Anderson Stern | September 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(U.S. District Court) According to federal prosecutors, this photo shows the dumpster at an Eagle Mountain church where a postal worker allegedly threw away approximately 300 ballots for voters to use in the June 23, 2026, primary election.

Utah postal worker accused of tossing ballots in church dumpster said his motivation was ‘laziness’ — not political

Prosecutors called Damon Seei a danger to election integrity. But a voter whose ballot never arrived says his alleged crime doesn’t undermine her trust in voting by mail.

By Emily Anderson Stern | Jessica Schreifels | September 25, 2026, 12:03 p.m.

(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Dallin H. Oaks speaks at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.

LDS President Dallin Oaks’ views on Constitution and compromise win wide approval, even outside his church

Poll shows overwhelming support for the faith leader’s push for “common ground.”

By Robert Gehrke | September 24, 2026, 10:24 p.m.

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