News across Greater Salt Lake City
LDS leader D. Todd Christofferson decries all forms of gambling, urges members to stop betting
President D. Todd Christofferson, a top leader in the LDS Church, denounced all forms of gambling in a blistering sermon at the faith's General Conference.
Full summary of Saturday’s LDS General Conference: Never give up on those who have left the faith, says apostle
The latest announcements and talks from Saturday's sessions of the LDS Church's fall General Conference.
Commentary: A Catholic saint graces a lovely little corner of Brigham Young’s town
The St. Mary's neighborhood, steeped in Catholic tradition, has a storied history on the east bench of the city settled by Latter-day Saint pioneers.
Salt Lake City opens applications for 2027 Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Grants
Oct. 2, 2026 Since 2012, the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office has helped bring festivals, cultural celebrations, neighborhood gatherings, and other community events to life through the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (ACE) Grant. Applications for 2027 community-led events are open…
Bagley Cartoon: Wrecking Crew
Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Wrecking Crew
Utah artists aim to spark ‘an emotional connection’ to the Great Salt Lake
Artists show the work they created for the Albert Lambourne Arts Program, which supports art inspired by the Great Salt Lake. The goal is to help people understand the lake "in a different way."
LDS Church program seeks to help missionaries with one of their toughest tasks: returning home
After the rigid and rigorous routines of mission life, returning LDS missionaries can have a hard time adjusting to school, work, dating and more at home. The church has a program to help. Does it?
Salt Lake City celebrates new mural for ‘Out of the Blue’ with Whale Fest
Oct. 1, 2026 Salt Lake City’s most famous landlocked whale has a new fit, and now it’s the neighborhood’s turn to strut its most sea-worthy look for the Whale Fest costume contest and whale call contest on Saturday, Oct. 3. “Open Your Eyes,” the new mural by Salt Lake County…
A Utah artist decided to paint the Great Salt Lake every day for a year. This is what he’s learned.
Artist Erik Linton set a goal: To paint the Great Salt Lake every day for a year. Here's how it's going, and what he's learning from the experience.
Limón Dance Company performs at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City
Limón Dance Company, an internationally known dance group, performed last Thursday at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City. This performance was the first main stage show of Kingsbury Hall’s season. Chloe Jones, executive director of UtahPresents, said the venue was pleased to host a…
The College of Fine Arts celebrates student research and distinguished alumni
Kicking off the College of Fine Arts (CFA) research week at Kingsbury Hall on Sept. 23, the College hosted a cross-disciplinary community commemoration that showcased each of its five departments. The assembly included live performances of dance, theater and philharmonic…
What’s coming to southern Utah: New businesses and construction projects happening now
A lot of projects are under construction or opening in southern Utah. Check out the list of new restaurants, hotels, grocery stores and more.