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Luxury Homes in Utah Keep Growing

July 16, 2026

The high‑end real estate scene in Utah is thriving, even as the general market slows. Luxury buyers look for places that match their lifestyle rather than just price, and many are moving into the state’s mountain resorts earlier in life with help from parents. In Utah, cost is a major factor f

business

AI Gives Utah Small Shops a Boost

June 22, 2026

Utah’s small businesses are the heart of its economy. They open early, stay late, and keep local flavor alive while juggling many jobs in one day. Time is the biggest hurdle for these owners, not ideas. A single person often handles marketing, bookkeeping, customer service, and hiring all at onc

politics

Utah's Primary Battles: Who’s Really Calling the Shots?

June 18, 2026

Utah’s upcoming primary elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes showdown, with incumbents facing tough challenges and outside money flooding races. In one of the most watched contests, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams—a longtime political figure—now finds himself in an unexpectedly close race

politics

Why Utah’s Defense Work Matters More Than You Think

June 8, 2026

Utah might not be the first place that comes to mind when people picture America’s military strength. Yet behind the scenes, the state quietly powers a big chunk of the nation’s defense. Over 14, 000 workers in Utah alone are tied to the Sentinel missile program, a project meant to upgrade outdated

opinion

Utah Leads the Pack in Budget Resilience

May 26, 2026

The United States is running a high‑spending budget that will soon strain the national economy. While this is well known, fewer people realize how it affects state budgets and the everyday lives of residents. State workers, students, and Medicaid patients all feel the impact when federal money shrin

politics

Summer shifts in Utah’s politics: new faces, old problems

May 14, 2026

Utah’s courts are getting a refresh. Three new justices will join the state Supreme Court by fall, making their appointments the fastest turnover in recent memory. This sudden change comes after new judge positions were created and a resignation opened the door for fresh appointments. The governor a

technology

Utah AI Hub Faces Big Debate Over Environment

May 6, 2026

Kevin O’Leary says he is the only data‑center builder who studied environmental science. He argues that criticism of his Utah AI project is too harsh, even though people worry about gas use, water needs and local wildlife. The project will cover 40, 000 acres in Box Elder County and could use up

politics

How Utah’s New District Could Shape the Next Election

May 1, 2026

Utah’s political scene is getting a shake-up this year, and the changes could surprise even seasoned voters. A recent push to modernize the state’s nomination system has opened doors for more candidates to compete in primaries. But with so few people showing up to traditional caucuses, the process s

opinion

A Week of Big Ideas and Bigger Questions

April 27, 2026

This week, a cartoonist took on some of the year’s most heated topics in a way that got people talking. From Utah’s past to global power struggles, the sketches didn’t shy away from tough themes. One drawing revisited an old story—David and Goliath—but with a modern twist, asking why small voices st

environment

How Utah can turn Earth Month goals into real action

April 25, 2026

Utah faces a quiet crisis every winter when thick, dirty air gets trapped over the valleys. The Great Salt Lake’s shrinking size worsens that pollution while hurting local jobs and natural habitats. Meanwhile, homeowners watch their power bills climb month after month. These aren’t just environmenta