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(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Guests file in for the showing of Twilight for CineBites, an event where guests watch a movie and eat food inspired by the movie, at Warehouse 22 in Syracuse on Friday, June 12, 2026.

This Utah business is putting an immersive new spin on the classic dinner and a movie concept

By Palak Jayswal | July 30, 2026, 7:31 p.m.

(Evan Agostini | Invision/AP) Stephen King attends the 2018 PEN Literary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Two of his books have been added to Utah's growing list of titles banned from all public schools.

We asked Stephen King about Utah banning his books. Here’s what the bestselling author said.

By Palak Jayswal | July 23, 2026, 12:56 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Made famous by the billboards that memorialized her life, Julia Reagan is the subject of an exhibit at the new Salt Lake Art Museum.

At a new museum, a Utah billboard icon steals the show

By Palak Jayswal | July 23, 2026, 4:59 p.m.

(SignUp Media) Jenni Yang and Jojo Savea are a deaf interpreting duo based in Utah who are part of what is being called the largest ASL translation effort in entertainment history.

One of Netflix’s most popular children’s shows will be available in ASL thanks to these two Utahns

By Palak Jayswal | July 21, 2026, 2:24 p.m.

(Aubrey Birrell) A photograph in a San Diego Airbnb that features three members of the Birrell family 10-12 years prior at a beach.

Why a Utah family was shocked by a photo they found in their California Airbnb

By Palak Jayswal | July 21, 2026, 2:11 p.m.

(The Salt Lake Tribune) A copy of "Yesteryear," by Caro Claire Burke.

Everyone is talking about ‘Yesteryear.’ Here’s why Latter-day Saints and other Christians might hate it.

By Palak Jayswal | July 20, 2026, 8:05 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Reporter Palak Jayswal reports on Lagoon’s 140th anniversary.

Why Utah’s favorite amusement park hits differently when you’re grown up

By Palak Jayswal | July 17, 2026, 8:42 p.m.

(CBS) Utah's Angela Murray, left, joins contestants Barrett Pfeiffer and Rick Devens on the latest season of "Big Brother."

A ‘disruptor’ from Utah is back in the ‘Big Brother’ house. Here’s why.

By Palak Jayswal | July 17, 2026, 1:03 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People ride Cannibal at Lagoon Amusement Park. The park, which first opened in 1886, will celebrate 140 years of operation on July 15.

How tradition, nostalgia, and a bit of change have helped a Utah amusement park live on

By Palak Jayswal | July 17, 2026, 8:41 p.m.

(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)

Missed a connection in Utah? This Instagram account can help.

By Palak Jayswal | July 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Project Runway) Chloe Magleby, from Provo, will compete on Season 22 of "Project Runway."

She was ‘an outlier in Utah.’ That might help her win a reality TV show.

By Palak Jayswal | July 9, 2026, 3:28 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Taylor Frankie Paul appears in 3rd District Court for a hearing in April. The reality television star has reportedly checked herself into a rehab program.

Utah reality TV star reportedly checks into rehab facility

By Palak Jayswal | July 1, 2026, 4:18 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Chantal y Julio Irungaray Jr., a la izquierda y al centro, reciben un abrazo durante una reunión comunitaria en apoyo a su padre, Julio Irungaray, el jueves por la noche.

Un activista de Utah y padre de dos hijos ha sido detenido por ICE

By Palak Jayswal | June 26, 2026, 9:46 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A wraparound screen displays a video presentation at the Museum of Utah at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Monday, June 22, 2026.

Utah’s history has a new home — and it’s free to visit

By Palak Jayswal | June 26, 2026, 3:34 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Chantal and Julio Irungaray Jr., left and center, get a hug during a community gathering in support of their father, Julio Irungaray, on Thursday evening.

A Utah activist and father of two has been detained by ICE. Here’s what we know.

By Palak Jayswal | June 26, 2026, 9:24 p.m.

(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)

Nearly a year after a Utah festival, a Tiny Desk Contest winner and other POC performers still haven’t been paid

By Palak Jayswal | June 25, 2026, 1:58 p.m.

(Brandon Flowers) Brandon Flowers is set to return to Utah in September.

This famous Nephi musician is coming back to Utah. Here’s when.

By Palak Jayswal | June 24, 2026, 4:55 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Bonneville Fire is seen near the block U in Salt Lake City, Monday, June 22, 2026.

Here’s how the U.’s campus has been impacted by the Salt Lake City fire — including the next Red Butte concert

By Courtney Tanner | Palak Jayswal | June 22, 2026, 8:04 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Chris Carlson at the Great Salt Lake, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

He’s not a scientist. But he’s on a mission to save the Great Salt Lake — one piece of clothing at a time.

By Palak Jayswal | June 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Olivia Nightingale) Olivia Nightingale, a Black romance author, has plans to open Utah's first Black brick-and-mortar bookstore in 2027.

This woman is on a mission to open a first-of-its-kind bookstore in Utah

By Palak Jayswal | June 15, 2026, 3:58 p.m.