KUER • 6th October 2025

As homeless rates climb, the Street Dawg Crew helps Utahns by supporting their pets

“I figure I can't fix homelessness, but I can at least help some best friends go to bed with full bellies,” said Street Dawg Crew volunteer Micky Baker.

KUER • 18th September 2025

Maternity care is rare in rural Utah. Medicaid cuts could grow the problem

New research from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows seven Utah counties don’t have a birthing hospital. Medicaid cuts threaten more rural locations, which could impact the health of moms and infants.

The Salt Lake Tribune • 15th December 2025

At a Utah debate tournament, teen refugees find their voices and build their confidence

Developing the skills to argue intelligently allows refugee students to ‘leave the label to the side,’ an organizer said.

KUER • 28th May 2025

TikTok’s Ilona Maher is supercharging Utah girls rugby — and players’ confidence

High school girls rugby has seen significant growth in the United States over the past few years. In Utah, players say bronze-medal Olympian Ilona Maher has made a tangible difference in their lives on the pitch and beyond.

The Salt Lake Tribune • 24th April 2025

After injury, Utah Royals’ Lauren Flynn learns physical recovery is a mental battle

Through her recovery, the Royals defender says she has had to reckon with her identity as an athlete.

KUER • 9th September 2025

Missing transportation links could trip up Salt Lake City’s new homeless campus

A 1,300-bed homeless campus is planned for northwest Salt Lake City, but the nearest public transportation option is 2.5 miles away. Some stakeholders worry the transportation gap will steer individuals away from the campus and the services it provides.

City Weekly • 3rd September 2025

Salt Lake City's first food co-op anchors a new neighborhood hub on 90...

It was the words of Harvey Milk that Michael Delgado-Dang, project manager of the Milk Block, said sparked the idea for the new mixed-use development project at 422 E. 900 South.

KUER • 25th September 2025

Utah’s LGBTQ+ community is anxious about the rhetoric after Charlie Kirk’s death

“When we reduce people to ideologies and political positions, we're dehumanizing them,” said Heather Holmgren, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Simple Modern Therapy.

KUER • 29th August 2025

New law could compound the overcrowding in Salt Lake County’s jails

Starting Sept. 1, a new law will restrict one of the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s main methods to control jail overcrowding. Advocates say expanding the jail won’t solve the issue, and the county is failing to address the root of the problem.

KUER • 17th September 2025

Salt Lake County jails are crowded. Cellphones might help reduce common bookings

State Rep. Grant Miller thinks the simple idea could increase communication and prevent the low-level charges that make up nearly 40% of Salt Lake County jail bookings.

KUER • 2nd September 2025

Utah scientists worry health research could be swept up in DEI-targeted funding cuts

The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to cut nearly $800 million in NIH research funding for projects that relate to DEI topics. Utah researchers worry about what that means for the progress of health science in the state.

KUER • 13th August 2025

With homelessness up 18% in Utah, Mendenhall leans again on the state to act

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the city has improved ”the pieces of the system that we control,” and the Legislature now needs to take action to help.

KUER • 3rd September 2025

PornHub will pay Utah $5M to settle child sexual abuse material allegations

The proposed consent order outlines requirements that Aylo, PornHub’s parent company, stop the distribution of illegal content nationwide, not just in Utah.

KUER • 6th August 2025

As grocery prices rise, Utahns are cutting back, gardening or looking for help

About half of all U.S. adults told a poll that grocery costs are a major stressor in their lives. In Utah, a North Salt Lake pantry has seen demand nearly double in the last year, and others in the state are looking for ways to shave costs.

KUER • 26th September 2025

Homeless advocates worry about local funding as Utah aligns with Trump exec order

Utah’s Homeless Services Board has proposed a consolidation of the state’s three Continua of Care councils. The fear is that change could redirect statewide funding toward Salt Lake’s new homeless campus project.

KUER • 27th August 2025

Utah’s bar exam is changing. Law schools say it will improve access to justice

Starting July 2028, would-be Utah lawyers will take the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination to start their career. Law professors say it’s more representative of modern practice and will produce more competent attorneys.

KUER • 21st August 2025

2 weeks before Menzies’ execution, the Utah Supreme Court hears arguments over competency

Ralph Menzies' legal team has appealed a Utah judge’s rulings on his mental capacity to the Utah Supreme Court. Their main argument centered around a judge’s denial of a request for a new mental evaluation.

KUER • 20th August 2025

‘Why do we need to shoot him?’ Death penalty opponents want mercy for Ralph Menzies

Ralph Menzies is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Sept. 5, 2025. Activists, including the brother of Ronnie Lee Gardner, want capital punishment to be abolished in Utah.

KUER • 21st July 2025

Huntsman Mental Health Institute will soon open a new 24/7 youth crisis center

When it opens on July 28, the Youth Crisis Center at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute will care for non-medical emergencies such as emotional distress, anxiety, depression and suicidal behavior.

KUER • 18th July 2025

Normally, the West Valley Library is a cool zone. It’s struggling with the heat

Right now, the West Valley Library is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to limited air conditioning. “As hard as our old building and equipment is working, sometimes it can't quite keep up,” the county said.

City Weekly • 25th June 2025

Vendors at Salt Lake's Downtown Farmers Market anticipate a busy seaso...

This season kicked off following big news for the market's future -- a proposed permanent facility in Pioneer Park, allowing vendors to year-round. Development and construction are projected to start as early as 2026, and local vendors say they're optimistic about the transformations on the horizon.

The Salt Lake Tribune • 15th May 2025

Utah Vipers women’s rugby team takes shot at a national title

There’s “no choice but to win” for this team, whose members range in age from 18 to 52.

The Daily Utah Chronicle • 16th April 2025

Local Shops in Utah Are Feeling the Sting of Trump’s Tariffs

Owners of local shops explain the “precarious position” they now face as they try to retain customers while navigating rising merchandise costs and providing fair employee wages.

KUER • 3rd March 2025

Utah lawmakers are considering commercial identity protections against AI

Utah lawmakers have been eager to embrace artificial intelligence. They’re also looking at some of the technology’s potential harms. One bill would prohibit the unauthorized commercial use of an individual’s artificially recreated identity.