“I just don’t get how people can’t see what harm is being done,” said one Utah clinical child and adolescent psychologist. “Somehow they think the harm is if we have hormones — how about the harm of being six feet under?”

State officials killed three wolves in northern Utah on Jan. 9 after the animals were spotted near livestock.

Hundreds of students walked out of Kearns High School on Tuesday afternoon, protesting recent violence from federal immigration agents — one of at least three schools in Salt Lake County where walkouts happened. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/27/walkout-tuesday-utah-high-school/ 

Students at Kearns High School left campus Tuesday to protest against federal immigration enforcement. It's one of at least three Salt Lake County schools where walkouts took place.

Asked about environmental responsibilities during Tuesday’s news conference, Senate President J. Stuart Adams said the state “probably” has an obligation to cleanup the magnesium plant’s mess.

Research has found no evidence to justify policies that prevent access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Utah’s GOP supermajority is moving forward with a ban anyway.

Prosecutors have charged the younger brother of two men injured in the shooting outside of a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse with obstruction of justice, charging documents state.

The plant had been shut down since 2021 but continued to pump large amounts of water from the Great Salt Lake. Now, the state says it will keep that water in the shrinking lake.

A 28-year-old Centerville man faces assault and burglary charges after allegedly punching an Afro-Latino Democratic congressman from Florida at the Sundance Film Festival.

Gov. Spencer Cox and lawmakers are looking for answers after a new report noted that about half of the state’s kindergarten through third grade kids are not hitting the marks on their reading tests. https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/26/what-know-about-utahs-plan-hold 

Michael Wilson, who entertains and raises money for charity as Molly Mormen, says he is "a better person of faith" after stepping away from his Latter-day Saint faith.

How Latter-day Saints in Minneapolis are turning to fasting and food deliveries amid ICE’s crackdown.

Majorities of voters said they do not feel confident in their ability to pay for housing, retirement and health care. An Ogden man who makes more than 3x the minimum wage said “I still have to live with other people in order to just pay rent.”

Republican senators approved a plan Monday to add two justices to the Utah Supreme Court, arguing it would help the court handle cases more efficiently.

It comes as each state agency has been asked to model a 5% funding reduction. https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/26/utah-higher-education-could-see 

As Utah's lawmakers move to ban gender-affirming care for transgender kids, they've avoided discussing a report they commissioned on the issue that says care helps kids.

The Cougars rallied but came up short against No. 1 Arizona on Monday night in Provo.

While Utah Sen. John Curtis criticized Kristi Noem’s response to the killing of Alex Pretti, his fellow Utah Sen. Mike Lee spent the weekend expressing support for ICE. ““We’re not defunding ICE,” he wrote on X. “Live with it.”

One organizer, Park City pro skier and activist Sierra Quitiquit, called the protest an “extremely grassroots” effort and event. “I wanted to get people in the streets,” Quiitiquit said, “rather than mourning alone at home.”

A ranch owner near Spiral Jetty asserts that a neighboring water right application filed by one of the state’s most powerful lawmakers received special treatment. https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/01/26/utah-winds-up-court-after 

The Tribune's Trevor Christensen spoke with Parkites and Sundance attendees to get their thoughts on the festival's imminent departure. One longtime patron said it felt like "getting to attend the funeral of something that I've loved."

With filmmakers and other famous names gathered in Park City for Sundance, hundreds of protesters took to Main Street, chanting “shoot movies, not people” during an “ICE OUT” protest meant to “stand in solidarity with Minnesota.”

A new poll shows nearly 2/3 of Utah voters support Proposition 4, and 57% oppose GOP lawmakers’ attempts to overturn it. “We don’t need to spin or hype these numbers,” said Elizabeth Rasmussen, executive director of Better Boundaries.

Republican U.S. Sen. John Curtis called for an independent investigation Monday into the slaying of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Renters can see various charges from their landlord that were not part of the initial advertisement price, from $10 for pest control to around $80 for maintenance of common areas. Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection has termed these “junk fees” — and we want to know about yours.

A majority of Utah voters, including 47% of Republicans, oppose the Legislature's attempt to repeal 2018's Better Boundaries initiative.

Mississippi has made significant progress since implementing the Literacy-Based Promotion Act in 2013, which included a 3rd grade retention policy. Senate President Stuart Adams says Utah is likely to adopt a similar rule this legislative session.

House Speaker Mike Schultz’s water application for his 25K-acre ranch was approved while another applicant’s was denied, and now the state is being sued for favoritism. Schultz says everything was on the up-and-up.

Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: The Road to Barbarism

“Across religious traditions, the pattern is clear,” write three researchers in an op-ed. “In nearly every case — and across two distinct datasets — greater religious attendance is associated with better health.”

Here's a breakdown of what holding back students for not reading on grade level could mean for Utah students.

It's the third year in a row that the Utah Legislature has asked to slash the higher education budget, spurring deep frustration among school leaders.

Scientists believe the bones belong to the large, long-necked dinosaur Diplodocus from the Late Jurassic period, which are common in the area.

Prompted by the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday, more than 1,000 protestors met at the Wallace Federal Building in Salt Lake City for an emergency “ICE Out” protest organized by Salt Lake Indivisible on Sunday afternoon.

Renters can see various "junk fees" from their landlord. The Salt Lake Tribune wants to hear about what you pay for these additional charges.

The “trompe l’oeil” pastries taste the way they look, like pieces of fresh fruit. https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2026/01/23/these-realistic-fruit-desserts 

Utah resource managers have found themselves in hot water over who they allowed to drill new wells near the shores of the parched Great Salt Lake, and who they rejected.

“As the Legislature proceeds with its work, let lawmakers consider the long-range implications of their bills,” writes The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board. “Ask experts, stakeholders, those affected, what they think.”

The Seattle Seahawks hold off the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game to earn a matchup with New England in the Super Bowl.

The New England Patriots got another huge performance from their defense as they held off the top-seeded Denver Broncos to win a cold, snowy AFC Championship Game 10-7.

“We lose something valuable when we don’t make room for the arts — particularly art that challenges our way of life,” writes Ian Scott in an op-ed, who has attended the Sundance Film Festival regularly since 2018.

Letter: Driving away Sundance is part and parcel with Utah legislators’ values

Letter: These days, Salt Lake City looks a lot like the capital of Iran

This week's cartoons from The Salt Lake Tribune's Pat Bagley.

Letter: You can be part of saving millions of lives — for less than the cost of 4 gallons of gas

Away from the crowds of the Sundance Film Festival, Sundance's screenwriters lab gives young writers a chance to learn from Hollywood pros — who gain inspiration in the exchange.

In 2018, then-LDS Church President Russell Nelson called on everyone to stop most uses of the "Mormon" term. Nearly, eight years later, faithful insiders and respectful outsiders wonder about the wisdom of that edict and whether it will last.

Passion Flour, a beloved vegan bakery in Salt Lake City, is closing after more than 10 years in business, but it’s not goodbye forever: The owner said she plans to ship her plant-based baked goods nationwide — eventually.

Despite Russell M. Nelson's edict to stop using "Mormon," the majority of online users are still searching for it, rather than the church's preferred name for members, "Latter-day Saint."

A review of Utah’s 2.1 million voter registrations has shown zero instances of noncitizens voting. GOP House Speaker Mike Schultz, however, said he is sure it is happening.