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By Pat Bagley | October 22, 2026, 5:28 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People vote at the Marmalade Branch Library in Salt Lake City on Nov. 4, 2025.

Utah’s top election official says the DOJ is sending election monitors to Utah. Here’s what we know.

Utah’s lieutenant governor says she’s been told the monitors won’t approach voters or interfere with the voting process.

By Samantha Moilanen | Anita Powell | Main Street Media Cooperative | October 22, 2026, 3:34 p.m.

(Brandon Dill | AP Photo) Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. grabs a rebound in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn.

Why some Grizzlies fans were cheering for the Jazz in the season opener

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. left an impact on Memphis Grizzlies fans.

By Shreyas Laddha | October 22, 2026, 2:51 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People vote at the Marmalade Branch Library in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

Voices: Utahns share which voting decisions they regret — and why

“I abstained in the 2016 presidential election.”

By Sara Weber | October 22, 2026, 12:05 p.m.

(Netflix via RNS) Mike Faist as Charles Trask, left, Christopher Abbott as Adam Trask and Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames in Netflix’s “East of Eden.”

Commentary: ‘East of Eden’ is perhaps the ultimate Jewish story

A modern midrash on Cain and Abel — with a Hebrew lesson embedded within it.

By Jeffrey Salkin | Religion News Service | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) An automatic license plate reader is pictured in Cottonwood Heights on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Utah lawmakers may put stricter limits on the technology, also known as ALPRs.

Utah may put new limits on surveillance cameras. Not everyone agrees on how strict.

A proposed package of bills would restrict access to license plate data, require faster deletion and give people new ways to challenge data misuse.

By Andy Larsen | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Fotografías de las campañas) Richard Nowak, a la izquierda, y Angela Romero, candidatos a las elecciones del Distrito 25 de la Cámara de Representantes.

Distrito 25 de la Cámara de Representantes: Angela Romero se enfrenta a Richard Nowak

Romero y Nowak competirán para representar uno de los distritos más diversos del lado oeste de Salt Lake City.

By Robert Gehrke | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Aspen Azalea, a woman arrested and tossed to the ground during a Utah County Planning Commission meeting on data center land use, speaks during a protest at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

‘Never have I been met with such excessive force,’ says woman arrested while protesting data centers in Utah County

Activists chanted and cheered for Aspen Azalea at the Utah Capitol, a day after a deputy was seen tossing her to the ground in a viral video.

By Sean P. Means | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Drew Nash | The Times-News) Signs supporting and opposing Proposition 1 to expand abortion access are displayed on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Letter: The LDS Church is targeting an Idaho referendum on abortion access. Actions have consequences.

By Glenn Lamson | The Public Forum | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Photo provided by Salt Lake City) A former Polish Air Force Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 will be demolished at the old Leonardo Museum.

Letter: Salt Lake City’s Cold War-era fighter jet could be the perfect gift — from Trump to Putin

By Joseph Andrade | The Public Forum | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Fotografías de las campañas) Michael Finch, a la izquierda, y Matt MacPherson, candidatos a las elecciones del Distrito 25 de la Cámara de Representantes.

Distrito 26 de la Cámara de Representantes: Matt MacPherson se enfrenta a Michael Finch

MacPherson and Finch discutieron las preocupaciones de nuestros lectores sobre el Gran Lago Salado, la economía y más.

By Addy Baird | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Existing residential properties in Salt Lake City neighborhoods, including Yalecrest, could soon be eligible for new smaller backyard dwellings, under new zoning rules being vetted at City Hall.

SLC dials back sweeping zoning changes meant to add density to residential neighborhoods

City Council wants to add an owner-occupancy rule to the new options, which is all but sure to winnow the number of property owners who might build.

By Tony Semerad | October 22, 2026, 12:15 p.m.

(Albert Tercero/The New York Times)

Opinion: Why there’s no relief from high beef prices

Beef prices will go higher because of the complex production cycle.

By Derrell S. Peel | For The New York Times | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Lizzy McDonald | BYU Photo) Matthias Leach reacts after BYU makes a stop in the Cougars' win over Notre Dame.

Why BYU football’s Matthias Leach helped up a Notre Dame star receiver after the Cougars’ win

The little-used cornerback got caught up in the moment, then went looking for Jaden Greathouse. His path to BYU is just as compelling.

By Sean Walker | Special to The Tribune | October 22, 2026, 1:43 p.m.

(Julia Demaree Nikhinson | AP) President Donald Trump holds an executive order modifying the Bears Ears National Monument in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Washington. Behind Trump, from left: U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy; U.S. Sens. John Curtis and Mike Lee; and Gov. Spencer Cox.

Letter: The Trump administration has gutted Utah’s public lands and raised prices for all of us. We must show our disapproval accordingly.

By Patricia Becnel | The Public Forum | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jared Wright visits with supporters after testifying before the Legislature's Rules Review and General Oversight Committee on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.

Former West High principal who accused Salt Lake City School District of ‘retaliation’ runs for school board

The state commission that oversees educator misconduct issued Jared Wright a reprimand earlier this month.

By Carmen Nesbitt | October 22, 2026, 5:33 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Bottle Hollow Reservoir on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. The Bureau of Reclamation built the reservoir to offset the effects of the Central Utah Project, but the reservoir has suffered from water quality issues.

Utah’s big cities got their Colorado River water. Eastern Utah communities were left with unfulfilled promises.

Transbasin diversions that fueled growth on the Wasatch Front had ramifications for farmers, the Ute Indian Tribe and the environment.

By Brooke Larsen | David Condos | October 22, 2026, 3:45 p.m.

(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)

Latest from Mormon Land: Predicting the next temples; is paying tithing a Celestial gamble?

Also: Foreseeing record convert baptisms; wading into abortion politics; celebrating BYU-Idaho’s anniversary.

By David Noyce | October 22, 2026, 4:14 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A voter drops off two ballots at a ballot drop box at the Davis Conference Center in Layton on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Some Utah GOP lawmakers claimed widespread vote-by-mail fraud. Here’s what researchers found.

Utah Valley University researchers concluded that returning to in-person voting would likely not impact Utah’s election security — and explored options for other changes.

By Emily R. Anderson | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Leavitt Wells | Tuacahn Amphitheatre) Rizzo (Julianne Roberts) sings "Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee" at a slumber party, in a scene from Tuacahn Amphitheatre's production of the musical "Grease." The production's final performance is Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.

What’s happening this weekend in southern Utah? Here are events for Oct. 22-25.

Halloween is a week away — and this weekend also features entertainment, arts, sports, markets and more.

By Anthony Solis | October 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Brandon Dill | AP Photo) Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome (2) handles the ball against Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (19) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn.

The Utah Jazz open new era with ugly loss to Grizzlies. 3 takeaways from a forgettable opening night

Ty Jerome scored 45 points as Memphis cruised past Utah, exposing the Jazz’s defensive struggles in a 123-103 defeat.

By Shreyas Laddha | October 22, 2026, 4:31 a.m.

(Rob Gray | AP) The helmet worn by Utah against Colorado during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

Utah football player suspended indefinitely after arrest for allegedly sharing ‘sexually explicit’ videos without consent

Utah defensive lineman Jamal Wallace was arrested after a woman told police he raped her and shared videos of the alleged assault.

By Jason Batacao | October 22, 2026, 3:13 a.m.

(Fox 13) Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby in an undated photo.

Facing felony charge and calls to resign, Wasatch County sheriff opts for paid leave

The county council planned to call for Sheriff Jared Rigby’s resignation, but instead voted to accept his offer to go on leave.

By Jessica Schreifels | Jordan Miller | October 21, 2026, 11:12 p.m.

(Screenshot from video by Party for Socialism and Liberation Salt Lake City) A protestor is handcuffed by a Utah County Sheriff’s deputy during a Utah County Planning Commission meeting on data center land use at the Utah County Administration Building in Provo on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.

A woman was arrested while protesting data centers at a Utah County meeting. Here’s how it unfolded.

“I’m not doing anything, I’m not doing anything,” the woman repeated as she lay on the floor.

By Sean P. Means | Samantha Moilanen | October 21, 2026, 8:30 p.m.

(George Frey | Special to The Tribune) BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) runs it in for a touchdown during a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026.

BYU’s ‘trick-play QB’ is already asking for more throws. What’s next up Aaron Roderick’s sleeve?

The double-reverse pass to Bear Bachmeier was a 2022 callback. Now No. 2 BYU prepares for a UCF team that hasn’t lost at home.

By Sean Walker | Special to The Tribune | October 21, 2026, 4:26 p.m.

(Alexie Zollinger | Amplify Utah) The Gender and Sexuality Student Resource Center and the Center for Health and Counseling offer informational materials regarding sex education to Salt Lake Community College students.

Voices: I’ve seen how Utah’s sex education hurts students. They deserve better.

We are leaving generations of adolescents without the knowledge to make safe, informed decisions.

By Katherine Allemeier | For The Salt Lake Tribune | October 21, 2026, 12:05 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Valar Atomics building inside the San Rafael Energy Research Center in Orangeville on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Letter: The energy projects slated for Carbon County are safe and sustainable

| October 21, 2026, 7:03 p.m.

(George Frey | Special to The Tribune) BYU Cougars cheerleaders run BYU flags on the field after touchdown during a game against Notre Dame Fighting Irish at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 17, 2026.

BYU is No. 2 in the nation. Kalani Sitake wants to keep that ‘rat poison’ away.

Plus: Steve Young’s perfect day.

| October 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

A car burns at Republique square during a protest against rising living costs, joining students' grievances, in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Opinion: The French fantasy is coming to an end

With Saturday’s enormous, and enormously destructive, protests, the dream of Paris as a place of escape may be nearing an end.

By Glynnis MacNicol | The New York Times | October 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson (22) during an NBA preseason game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Utah Jazz mailbag: Why the Utah Jazz are taking the long view on Darryn Peterson

Our Jazz beat writer answers your questions about Darryn Peterson’s health and Utah Jazz rotations.

By Shreyas Laddha | October 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m.