News across Salt Lake County

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.

Commentary: Latter-day Saints are no strangers to socialism — in the past and the present
Latter-day Saint socialist candidates were common in the early 20th century. How and why that changed, although socialist members are not uncommon in today's global church.

BYU football could be without a key offensive lineman for an extended period
BYU starting right tackle Andrew Gentry says a worse-than-expected ankle injury could keep him out for an extended period, though he hopes to return by season’s end.

State Rep. Trevor Lee charged with four felonies related to alleged mortgage fraud
State Rep. Trevor Lee was charged Monday with four felony counts related to alleged mortgage fraud and immediately resigned his House seat.

Salt Lake City firefighter identified as BASE jumper killed in Cache County accident
Salt Lake City firefighter identified as BASE jumper killed in Cache County accident

Herriman’s Trader Joe’s has an opening date
Almost a year after Trader Joe’s announced it was opening a location in Herriman, the store is finally ready.

Commentary: Why we need to hear what the Catholic pope and the LDS prophet have to say
The world needs Pope Leo’s reminder that some political preferences are not consistent with the gospel AND the peacemaking message Dallin Oaks keeps preaching.

Bagley Cartoon: No Kings Throne Room
Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: No Kings Throne Room

Betty Jeanne Bronson Hampton
Betty Jeanne Bronson Hampton, 97, passed away peacefully Sept. 24, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life. She was born July 28, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Arch Val Jean and Hyacinth Nielsen Bronson. She was one of five children. The family resided in Monticello, Utah,…