News across Salt Lake County

Letter: Thomas Jefferson’s view of newspapers puts Trump to shame
Letter: Thomas Jefferson said it is better to have “newspapers without a government than a government without newspapers.” Certainly we can all agree with the wisdom of one of America’s Founding Fathers.

Buzz of the Week: How will you cast your midterm ballot?
The midterms are just around the corner. How are you planning to cast your ballot?

‘In-and-Out Sunday’ — What Latter-day Saints are saying about the new meeting schedule
The new Latter-day Saint Sunday meeting schedule is “fast and furious,” say members. But is that necessarily a bad thing?

The Utah Jazz have real expectations for the first time in years. Here are 5 observations from media day.
The Utah Jazz have real expectations entering the season. Here are five takeaways from media day.

Two new national bagel shops are coming to Utah
Two national bagel chains are opening their first locations in Utah.

Opinion: The UN is terrible, but we need it
Opinion: The UN is terrible, but we need it

Sen. Mike Lee wants to impeach a federal judge for ruling against Trump — and is asking for $5 to do it
Sen. Mike Lee is raising campaign cash on his demands to impeach a federal judge who ruled against President Trump's executive order restricting voting by mail.

Utah voucher spending: Two years into the program, here’s how Utah Fits All recipients spent their latest checks
This is the voucher program’s first year since an audit flagged “extravagant” expenses and lawmakers introduced new restrictions.

What’s actually in the Senate bill that’s supposed to stop the madness in college sports?
The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act. Here’s what the bill would mean for transfers, revenue sharing, conference realignment, coaches and NIL.

A pesar de la fuerte campaña antiinmigrante nacional, el béisbol mexicano trae fiesta y alegría a Utah
Más allá de enfocar el deporte, el evento “Béisbol en Salt Lake” reunió a la comunidad para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

Letter: Utah needs to take a preventive and educational approach toward kratom
Letter: I am a substance abuse disorder counselor. When I educate people and clients about kratom, most are shocked.

A beloved destination for SLC families has launched a ‘last effort’ to stay open. The idea: sell off land to developers.
Salt Lake City’s Cross E Ranch, where Utah families make fall memories, could change forever.