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(Utah Fire Info via Facebook) Crews work on the Rocky Canyon Fire in Morgan County in a photograph released Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.

How much of Utah has burned this year? The Tribune put together a map of what that looks like.

By Jordan Miller | August 11, 2026, 1:53 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Durbo the goose eats a pepper out of Richard Nowak's hands at the Avian Sanctuary and Protection facility in West Valley City on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.

‘A tough birdie’ is getting his beak back. Here’s how.

By Jordan Miller | August 8, 2026, 6:41 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake County Government Center in 2022. County residents will vote on a proposed $100 million recreation bond this fall.

Salt Lake County voters will decide on a $100M recreation bond this fall. Here’s which parks near you would see upgrades.

By Jordan Miller | August 6, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Afternoon traffic makes its way through construction on 700 East near 1300 South in Salt Lake City on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.

Commuters, beware: Traffic will back up on a main Salt Lake City route for months. Here’s how to get around it.

By Jordan Miller | August 6, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Jim Shuler via the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) Severe drought can make fawns more vulnerable during winter, but the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is working on projects to help boost deer numbers.

Utah’s drought-stricken baby deer population needs an unexpected condition to survive

By Jordan Miller | August 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trevor Christensen | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ron Temu, Su Menu and Bernie Aua pose for a portrait inside the Summum pyramid in Salt Lake City on Thursday, July 30th, 2026. The trio are leaders of the Summum faith.

Here’s why there’s a pyramid in SLC — and why it’s filled with mummified pets

By Jordan Miller | August 1, 2026, 7:22 p.m.

(Trevor Christensen | The Salt Lake Tribune) T-Bird, a peacock that lives at Church of Summum, rests in his pen on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Lost and found: SLC religious sanctuary’s peacock returned home safe

By Jordan Miller | July 30, 2026, 8:42 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Obras de construcción cerca del cruce de las autopistas interestatales 80 y 215 en Salt Lake City, el lunes 13 de julio de 2026.

Una ruta principal al aeropuerto de Salt Lake City cerrará por el resto del verano. Así puede evitarla.

By Jordan Miller | July 28, 2026, 5:40 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Axis Building at 175 W. 200 South on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Salt Lake County plans to buy historic downtown building as convention center prepares for major transformation

By Jordan Miller | July 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Construction near the interchange of Interstate 80 and Interstate 215 in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 13, 2026.

A main route to the Salt Lake City airport will close for the rest of the summer. Here’s how to get around it.

By Jordan Miller | July 28, 2026, 5:11 p.m.

(Photo provided by the Salt Lake City Public Lands Department) Drones fly in the sky during a Salt Lake City drone show for July Fourth in Jordan Park in 2025.

How much does that SLC Pioneer Day drone show cost to put on? And how many of those things are they flying up there?

By Jordan Miller | July 24, 2026, 4:51 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) State Street bustles with traffic in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Utah has dozens of new license plates available this year. Check them out.

By Jordan Miller | July 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City Hall in March 2025. A federal measure to make daylight saving time permanent would mean later winter sunrises in the Beehive State.

What time would the sun rise and set in Utah if daylight saving time became permanent?

By Jordan Miller | July 18, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(American Fork Police Department) An officer speaks with Ben Schneider, known on YouTube as Reckless Ben.

‘Reckless Ben’ can keep posting about Utah’s Bricks & Minifigs in his viral series about missing Lego sets, but he faces new restrictions

By Jordan Miller | July 10, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

(American Fork Police Department) Police body camera shows California YouTuber Ben Schneider in handcuffs as he is escorted to an American Fork police car during his March 11, 2026, arrest.

Viral Reckless Ben Lego videos skewer American Fork police. Here’s a look at 5 key moments.

By Jordan Miller | Samantha Moilanen | Paighten Harkins | Jessica Schreifels | Megan Banta | Andy Larsen | July 10, 2026, 2:59 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A model of the Grand Liberty Arch designed by sculptor Sabin Howard is on display during a special event honoring the planned monument and America's 250th birthday at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on July 6, 2026.

A sculptor wants his ‘Grand’ Utah arch to unify Americans. The surprised neighborhood wants to stop it.

By Emily Anderson Stern | Jordan Miller | Carmen Nesbitt | July 9, 2026, 1:25 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Surrounded by her attorneys, Kouri Richins speaks at her sentencing in Park City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Richins wants a new trial.

Kouri Richins wants a new trial. Here’s what her defense hopes will get her one.

By Jordan Miller | July 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A plane makes a drop on the Cottonwood Fire, burning east of Beaver on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

How big is Utah’s wildfire burn scar? The Tribune put together a map to show its growth.

By Jordan Miller | July 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Crews battle the Bonneville Fire in the foothills above the University of Utah on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Low snowpack has left all of Utah more vulnerable to wildfires, officials say.

Hoping monsoons bring relief to Utah’s wildfire season? The storms offer their own challenges.

By Jordan Miller | June 30, 2026, 5:27 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill speaks at a news conference in May.

Salt Lake County D.A. Sim Gill appears to claim victory in Democratic primary

By Jordan Miller | June 24, 2026, 6:57 p.m.

(Screenshot via Utah Fire Info)
The Iron Fire in Juab County has scorched over 24,000 acres since it ignited on Friday.

Firefighters expect to make progress on Iron Fire, which has burned over 24,000 acres in Juab County

By Jordan Miller | June 23, 2026, 3:49 a.m.

(Gill campaign; Robinson campaign) Sim Gill, left, and Shawn Robinson, candidates for the Democratic nomination for Salt Lake County district attorney.

Salt Lake County’s top prosecutor hopes to hold on to position in June primary challenge

By Jordan Miller | June 14, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(The Salt Lake Tribune) Andrew Stoddard, left, and Wendy Davis, candidates for the Democratic nomination for House District 40.

Democratic incumbent Andrew Stoddard looks to fend off challenger in primary for House District 40

By Jordan Miller | June 8, 2026, 9:46 p.m.

(Julie Jackson and Erin Jemison) Julie Jackson, left, and Erin Jemison will face off in the June primary for House District 34.

Two Democrats face off to replace Utah’s longest-serving female legislator in June primary

By Jordan Miller | June 8, 2026, 9:49 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Box Elder County planner said he felt like the Stratos project was a 'done deal' before the county was involved in discussions, emails show.

Box Elder County planner said data center project seemed like ‘done deal’ before landing on county’s doorstep, email reveals

By Jordan Miller | June 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m.