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New report: Utah Valley University tried to warn Charlie Kirk’s staff of risks, but team ignored concerns

By Courtney Tanner | Sep. 25, 2026, 6:11 p.m.

‘Still in a state of shock’ — LDS women respond to church’s opposition to abortion ballot measures in their states

By Tamarra Kemsley | Sep. 25, 2026, 6:22 p.m.

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

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

Tribune editorial: Sen. Curtis is right about toasters — and he’s right to call out Trump

Utah data center map: Track new developments across the state

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Latter-day Saints Jason and Shelby Broadbent, with their first child, 4-month-old son Wells, in Salt Lake City. The couple earned their degrees at Utah State University before they had him.

LDS couples, who used to be scolded for their large families, are having fewer kids at a time when the world wants more children

By Peggy Fletcher Stack

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Rain pours down as the Utah Utes host the Washington State Cougars, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday Sept. 28, 2019.

How will inclement weather affect Utah football at Iowa State?

By Jason Batacao

(Provided) Grand County Sheriff Deputy Craig Nelson, left, and Grand County Sheriff Deputy Joshua Stalpes.

Two Grand County deputies are suing, claiming the sheriff retaliated against them for speaking out about his leadership

By Jessica Schreifels

News

SLC planners OK smaller backyard homes across the city, but it’s not a done deal yet

How a Canyonlands grotto became a concert hall for a day

Two Grand County deputies are suing, claiming the sheriff retaliated against them for speaking out about his leadership

Sports

What’s the best and worst case for the Utah Mammoth this season?

Utah football lists 6 players on its injury report. Here’s whose status is in doubt against Iowa State.

Gordon Monson: However the recent Kalani Sitake blaze will flame out at BYU, here’s how it was ignited

THE LATEST

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed shortly into an appearance at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

New report: Utah Valley University tried to warn Charlie Kirk’s staff of risks, but team ignored concerns

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(Allison Robbert | The New York Times) Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.

Tribune editorial: Sen. Curtis is right about toasters — and he’s right to call out Trump

(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

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson (22) as the Utah Jazz face the Atlanta Hawks in a Salt Lake City Summer Leauge basketball game on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Utah Jazz Q&A: Jazz ceiling, Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey and more

POLITICS

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

A Utah postal worker allegedly threw ballots in a church dumpster. DOJ says it justifies a crackdown on mail voting.

Trump’s popularity in Utah takes a dive over economic issues, while Cox’s approval also plummets

Opinion

Voices: SLC says it wants affordable housing. Its new utility rates work against projects like mine.

Tribune editorial: Sen. Curtis is right about toasters — and he’s right to call out Trump

Letter: Why not allocate Colorado River water based on what actually exists in any given year?

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Religion

Latest from Mormon Land: Will President Dallin Oaks defend elections against misinformation?

Jana Riess: 9 ways U.S. Latter-day Saints are changing

Commentary: Churches must help protect election integrity and restore faith in democracy

Culture

Haunted houses, corn mazes and more, oh my! Here’s where to find Halloween fun across Utah.

Garth Brooks shuts down Utah ticket sale due to ‘bot interference’ — and adds another date for ‘real people’

Buzz of the Week: When is too early for Halloween decor?

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