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‘Still in a state of shock’ — LDS women respond to church’s opposition to abortion ballot measures in their states
From heartbreak to gratitude, feelings run the gamut among Latter-day Saint women in Idaho and Nevada in the wake of the church’s statements on abortion ballot measures.
Salt Lake Acting Company’s 2026/2027 season: 55 years of keeping Salt Lake interesting
Salt Lake Acting Company’s 26/27 season promises to set the stage on fire with laugh-until-you-cry comedy, spine-tingling storytelling, and a musical with an axe to grind… literally. Read on for an in depth preview of Salt Lake Acting Company’s can’t-miss 55th season of shows.
Want photos of Utah’s fall colors you’ll actually look at again? Tribune photographers share their tips.
Tips for capturing memorable images of Utah's colorful fall leaves, and a few places to look for them.
Salt Lake City names Joel Long as the City’s first Poet Laureate
Sept. 23, 2026 The Salt Lake City Arts Council and the Mayor’s Office are pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Long as Salt Lake City’s inaugural Poet Laureate. Selected through a competitive review conducted by a committee of literary professionals, educators, and…
Annual 9th and 9th Street Festival connects the community to local vendors
Community members gathered last Saturday, Sept. 19, at the intersection of 900 East and 900 South for the neighborhood’s Street Festival, presented by the East Liberty Park Organization. This year marked the street’s 33rd consecutive year of festivities and the largest one yet.…
Commentary: Churches must help protect election integrity and restore faith in democracy
To restore faith in democracy, churches need to step up to guarantee the fairness of the electoral process, argues this Religion News Service columnist.
Jana Riess: 9 ways U.S. Latter-day Saints are changing
Latter-day Saints have grown more diverse and a bit less religious, says a new report from Pew Research Center, and more of them are leaving the church.
‘Mormon Land’: ‘I actually think the Constitution is hanging by a thread’ — ex-judge discusses Oaks’ speech
A former federal judge discusses President Dallin Oaks' speech on the Constitution at the Washington National Cathedral and why he believes Latter-day Saints can lead the way in healing the nation's "toxic polarization."
Utah @ Iowa St. analytic preview
Utah opens Big 12 play on the road Saturday against Iowa State and the analytics paint an interesting picture of what this game could look like. The Utes are 3-0 and rolling. The Cyclones are coming off a win and playing at home in what could be a rainy, physical affair. Let’s…
Tribune editorial: Sen. Curtis is right about toasters — and he’s right to call out Trump
“The fact that any Republican member of Congress has worked up the courage to challenge the administration is notable” The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board writes.
Voices: SLC says it wants affordable housing. Its new utility rates work against projects like mine.
“Our elected officials’ statements about how concerned they are about affordability are ringing pretty hollow right now,” writes real estate agent and investor Paul Svendsen in an op-ed.
Utah postal worker accused of tossing ballots in church dumpster said his motivation was ‘laziness’ — not political
The former Utah postal worker told investigators he wanted to finish his shift early — not to disrupt an election. One voter who didn't get her ballot says his alleged actions haven't damaged her trust in voting by mail.