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LDS Church program seeks to help missionaries with one of their toughest tasks: returning home

By Dylan Eubank | Oct. 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

With ‘major events’ looming, LDS Church partners with Department of Homeland Security on safety

By Tamarra Kemsley | Peggy Fletcher Stack | Oct. 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

After contentious debate — and a failed vote — St. George approved a sales tax hike. Here’s why the vote flipped.

By Brooke Larsen | Oct. 2, 2026, 12:55 p.m.

Trump could soon make it easier for Utah ski resorts to expand. The question is: Will they?

Utah artists aim to spark ‘an emotional connection’ to the Great Salt Lake

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Detective Mike Ruff talks about the Real-Time Crime Center at the Salt Lake City Police Department on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.

Police drones buzzing across SLC feed a new high-tech crime center. The picture threatens to ‘flip’ civil liberties, a key group says.

By Tony Semerad

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Maurice Harker attends a hearing at the Behavioral Health Board meeting at the Division of Professional Licensing on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.

A Utah licensing board wants to ban a former therapist for at least 5 years. His supporters rallied to his defense.

By Jessica Schreifels

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Corned Beef Reuben at Feldman's Deli in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.

Delayed pastrami delivery closes sold-out Feldman’s Deli for the weekend

By Kolbie Peterson

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Trump could soon make it easier for Utah ski resorts to expand. The question is: Will they?

Police drones buzzing across SLC feed a new high-tech crime center. The picture threatens to ‘flip’ civil liberties, a key group says.

Sports

BYU football keeps hearing anti-Latter-day Saint chants on the road. Here’s how the Big 12 is responding.

Why Olympus star Sam Ngata passed on Utah and BYU for Oregon — just like his father

Utah Mammoth open season with a statement: A 6-0 win over Chicago

THE LATEST

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU players run onto the field for their NCAA college football game against Utah Tech, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.

BYU football keeps hearing anti-Latter-day Saint chants on the road. Here’s how the Big 12 is responding.

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Bagley Cartoon: Wrecking Crew

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

Tribune editorial: Utahns should not undermine their own political power. Vote down Amendment B.

(Steezy Shoots Creative) Olympus High linebacker Sam Ngata is following in his father's footsteps to Oregon.

Why Olympus star Sam Ngata passed on Utah and BYU for Oregon — just like his father

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Corned Beef Reuben at Feldman's Deli in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.

Delayed pastrami delivery closes sold-out Feldman’s Deli for the weekend

POLITICS

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

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

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

Opinion

Tribune editorial: Utahns should not undermine their own political power. Vote down Amendment B.

Voices: Utah taught us about money for one semester. That was never going to be enough.

Voices: My ectopic pregnancy nearly killed me. Utah’s abortion laws must leave room for doctors to act.

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Religion

Prominent bishop who challenged President Trump on immigration is resigning

LDS Church program seeks to help missionaries with one of their toughest tasks: returning home

Commentary: Are Latter-day Saints heeding their prophets’ call and leading out against racism?

Culture

Christmas in October? A Utah radio station is already playing holiday music, because ‘there’s a demand’

A Utah artist decided to paint the Great Salt Lake every day for a year. This is what he’s learned.

Two new national bagel shops are coming to Utah

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