News across Salt Lake County

George Pyle: Spencer Cox’s book contains a near-fatal error. You should read it anyway.
Spencer Cox’s book contains a near-fatal error, George Pyle writes in an op-ed. “You can probably guess what it is,” he writes. “But it’s still an argument worthy of your consideration.”

Letter: Let’s be clear about what capitalism and socialism are — and how they pertain to America
Letter: The phrase "socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor" aptly describes our economic system.

Opinion: This is one map Trump can’t redraw
Opinion: This is one map Trump can’t redraw

Opinion: Please spare me your talk of bravery
Opinion: Please spare me your talk of bravery

Utes stun No. 23 UCF to earn first ranked win since 2023
For the University of Utah women’s soccer team, the road stretch that began after their Aug. 30 loss to Utah Tech quickly became a test of how the new-look Utes would respond to adversity this season. Utah entered the road stretch looking to build momentum before Big 12 play…

Gordon Monson: Even with a win, did BYU betray itself against TCU — or was this who the Cougars actually are?
BYU beat TCU 17-10, but the Cougars’ offense struggled throughout, raising questions about their Big 12 and College Football Playoff hopes.

BYU football loses 2 stars to injuries in win over TCU
BYU running back LJ Martin and linebacker Isaiah Glasker both left BYU's 17-10 win over TCU with injuries.

Tribune editorial: Note to America: Mike Lee does not speak for Utah.
“Official documents and normal news reports generally refer to Sen. Mike Lee as representing Utah,” the editorial board writes. “The label seems increasingly inaccurate.”

Letter: Without naming the injustices that compromise is meant to remedy, LDS president’s words ring hollow
Letter: Dallin Oaks’ hollow speech invites a conversation with no agenda, and asks nothing of the speaker. His words are meaningless if he isn’t willing to say who or what is testing the Constitution.

‘I owe Gabe everything’: SLC firefighter killed in BASE jumping accident once saved a skydiver’s life
Gabe Reilly, the Salt Lake City firefighter who died Sept. 27 BASE jumping in northern Utah, “truly loved to fly,” his family said.

Celeste Maloy, Kent Udell debate monument downsizing, divvying up Colorado River water, regulating AI in first matchup ahead of midterm elections
The top contenders in Utah’s newly drawn 3rd Congressional District took on national monuments, data centers, AI and more in their first pre-election matchup.

Jana Riess: Shields up! Evasive maneuvers! How the LDS Church responds to perceived criticism.
Religion News Service columnist Jana Riess wonders why the LDS Church can't just accept the findings of reputable academic research and cheer the positive news for the faith and then work on any negative results.