News across Salt Lake County
Tibetan and Nepalese communities host candlelight vigil downtown, attended by candidate Ben McAdams
Tibetan and Nepalese Utahns gathered in front of the mayor’s office on Sept. 23 to mourn the loss of life from the Nepal-Tibet border region avalanche and flood, which was triggered by a glacier collapse and 5.2 magnitude seismic tremor that occurred on Aug. 26th. Wednesday was…
‘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.
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."
Happier Birthdays Happen Here!
Happier birthdays don’t start with candles or cake–they start with connection, purpose, support, and community. You’ll find it all at your senior center.
One of Salt Lake City’s quirkiest parks is back open meow
Salt Lake City's whimsical cat park has been redone with a fresh playground.
Alone on Yom Kippur: How this Jewish Utah professor will be observing her faith’s holiest day
See why this Utah Jewish woman will be observing her faith's holiest day — Yom Kippur — alone in her apartment rather than in person at a synagogue.
John R. Park Debate Society discusses federal and state lands
On Sept. 16, the John R. Park Debate Society held its second annual Great Campus Debate at the Crocker Science Center. Last year, the event discussed generative AI; this year, participants debated authority over public lands. Organizers structured the debate in a parliamentary…
Seventh Wellness Exchange opens at Sunnyside Apartments
On Friday, Sept. 11, the Center for Campus Wellness (CCW), in collaboration with campus partners, held the grand opening of the seventh Wellness Exchange at Sunnyside Apartments with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This Wellness Exchange offers non-perishable food, clothing and…
Online discourse on alleged doxxing continues after on-campus protest
The College Democrats of the University of Utah held a protest on Sept. 16, outside the Marriott Library in response to an ongoing controversy regarding the alleged doxxing of Sara Larsen and members of the U’s Democrat and Republican student organizations. During the protest,…