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S.L. County Council member privately sought punishment for day care worker who decried closures

By Jordan Miller | Dec. 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

What US Magnesium’s shutdown could mean for the nation’s supply chain — and Utah’s air

By Leia Larsen | Dec. 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

Utah quarterback Byrd Ficklin intends to sign a new deal to stay with the Utes

By Jason Batacao | Dec. 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

Latest from Mormon Land: Widowed leaders speak at Christmas devotional; little-noticed milestone carries big implications

Sundance celebs A-Z: All the stars you may be able to spot at Utah’s last festival

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Former Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown, as seen in June 2023. A new state audit alleges the city's police force had ineffective leadership, low morale and a host of other problems before Brown's exit in February.

State audit dumps on SLC’s former police chief, points to poor leadership and low officer morale

By Tony Semerad

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah takes the field at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Nov. 22.

5 things to know about Otro Capital, the private equity firm set to reshape Utah Utes athletics

By Jason Batacao | Andy Larsen

(Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency, via Perkins & Will) Rendering of Ballpark NEXT, Salt Lake City's vision for remaking Smith's Ballpark into a community asset with a new entertainment venue, fire station, housing, shared green spaces and other amenities.

After the Bees swarmed south, SLC’s Ballpark neighborhood has a yearslong wait for its next chapter

By Tony Semerad

News

Man who went missing near University of Utah found alive and safe

Affordable housing project could crop up among pricier homes in the southern Utah desert

Cache Valley residents fought to save this northern Utah library — and bought it 6 months

Sports

What’s wrong with the Mammoth? Explaining the team’s struggles over the last 6 weeks.

How might private equity’s deal with the University of Utah turn gold? How might it turn sour?

The Lionel Messi effect has hit Utah. Here’s how long Real Salt Lake’s ticket waitlist is right now.

THE LATEST

(FOX 13) The man who went missing near the University of Utah was found alive and safe.

Man who went missing near University of Utah found alive and safe

(Sundance Institute) Charli XCX, left, plays herself in the mockumentary "The Moment," directed by Aidan Zamiri, an official selection in the Premieres section of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. She also appears in two other Sundance movies.

Sundance celebs A-Z: All the stars you may be able to spot at Utah’s last festival

(Mark Eddington | The Salt Lake Tribune) Land where an attainable or affordable housing complex might be built in Ivins, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Affordable housing project could crop up among pricier homes in the southern Utah desert

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Cache County Library in Providence is pictured on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. On Tuesday, the County Council voted to fund the library for six months in 2026.

Cache Valley residents fought to save this northern Utah library — and bought it 6 months

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake County Council member Aimee Winder Newton listens to public comments during a council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 in Salt Lake City. Text messages obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune showed that Winder Newton hoped a county day care employee would be punished for her remarks during the meeting.

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S.L. County Council member privately sought punishment for day care worker who decried closures

POLITICS

‘This is not who we are’: Govs. Cox, Shapiro make a bipartisan plea to end political violence

Utah lawmakers still refuse to give USU full approval for its budget cut plan

In bid for time, GOP lawmakers push deadline for Utahns to register for 2026 congressional races

Opinion

Voices: As a pediatrician, I’m asking Utah to pass on international radioactive waste

Letter: Call it what it is: 10 ways the Trump regime embodies fascism

Letter: Who’s to blame for letting US Magnesium leave behind a festering cesspool? We are.

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Religion

‘Outdoor Boys’ YouTuber joins advisory council for the LDS Church

Commentary: Christianity compels us to ensure all can get health care. Politicians must do their part.

‘Mormon Land’: After removal from the stand, ‘respectfully relentless’ LDS women keep pushing for more equity

Culture

Tribune readers tell us what foods make the holidays special

Jen Shah is out of prison. Will she return to ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’?

Sundance 2026 list: Here’s all the movies that will screen at the festival’s last Utah run — including 54 you can stream at home

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'Bagley Cartoon: Land of Immigrants'
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'This week from Bagley: Immigrants in Utah, Hegseth, Colorado River water, Trump corruption'
Friday, December 5th, 2025
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'Bagley Cartoon: Wish List'
Monday, December 8th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Chick Magnet'
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
'This week from Bagley: Immigrants in Utah, Hegseth, Colorado River water, Trump corruption'
Friday, December 5th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Rogue’s Gallery'
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Land of Immigrants'
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'Bagley Cartoon: Caine Mutiny Update'
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Wish List'
Monday, December 8th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Chick Magnet'
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
'This week from Bagley: Immigrants in Utah, Hegseth, Colorado River water, Trump corruption'
Friday, December 5th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Rogue’s Gallery'
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'Bagley Cartoon: Land of Immigrants'
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'Bagley Cartoon: Caine Mutiny Update'
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Wish List'
Monday, December 8th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Chick Magnet'
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
'This week from Bagley: Immigrants in Utah, Hegseth, Colorado River water, Trump corruption'
Friday, December 5th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Rogue’s Gallery'
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Land of Immigrants'
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
'Bagley Cartoon: Caine Mutiny Update'