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

“Nowadays, decentralizing the process amongst the states is the best way to ensure the proper functioning of democracy and the best way to make it really hard to steal elections, especially presidential elections,” writes George Pyle in an op-ed.

See what the Salt Lake Temple looks like after final scaffolding, which has encased it for nearly six years, has been peeled away.

“Eternal Glow” is Heather Gay's first attempt at fiction. The book blends horror with "satire and a deliciously unexpected twist,” according to its publisher.

How Equality Utah's outgoing executive director, Troy Williams, went from an LDS missionary to an LGBTQ+ advocate and a leader in softening ties between the Latter-day Saint and LGBTQ+ communities.

The new documentary centers on Utah polygamous leader Samuel Bateman, whose rise to power was covered by The Salt Lake Tribune.

Tribune editorial: The point of ICE’s detention camp isn’t to make us safer. It’s to instill fear. Utahns, all of us, must do what we can to stop it. And if we can’t stop it, we must all be prepared to bear witness to what happens there.

Utah’s eight college and university presidents are some of the highest paid public employees in the state. And now, their pay could grow even higher. https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/03/20/utah-college-president-salaries 

"A symphony of disappearing sounds for the Great Salt Lake" is a natural concert that seeks to highlight the lake's other residents, providing them a unified voice.

Moab’s commercial air service could soon return to a familiar carrier after the Grand County Commission voted unanimously to recommend SkyWest Airlines for the community’s next federally subsidized contract.

The up-and-coming youngsters have led the way so far, but will returning players complicate the hot start?

“Utah cannot claim to support families while repeatedly undermining the very work that helps women and girls thrive,” writes Susan Madsen. “We deserve better.”

Utah gymnastics secured its second Big 12 championship on Saturday. Here's what that means for the Red Rocks moving forward.

Letter: The SAVE Act is clearly meant to be a voter suppression law

Letter: Before pressing for more housing, how about ensuring Utahns have a living wage?

Letter: The claims about Utah’s preliminary municipalities and affordability don’t add up

Fans feel a mix of remorse, sadness and worry for the future of the content creator and the Hulu show that helped make her a star.

The LDS Chuch's General Handbook's updates added additional limits for transgender members, including receiving the faith's most sacred ordinances in its temples.

Utah Eats: The Brick has opened on 800 East in Salt Lake City, with a menu influenced by Spanish, Italian, Mexican and American cuisines.

Margaret Oldroyd was remembered as a steady presence in Lyman, where she was known for quietly watching over her community.

Tribune editorial: ICE is a murderously rogue federal agency and they have no need for a massive detention center in Utah. Once it’s built, though, you can be sure they will fill it, one way or another.

A detailed look at the events leading up to and following the March 4 killings of Margaret Oldroyd, Linda Dewey and Natalie Graves in Utah's rural Wayne County.

The two women leading conference say there should be more academic debate on the evidence. But opponents say the faith has long acknowledged Smith had multiple wives.

We wanted to know what issues Cache Valley residents want to see us cover, so we distributed a survey to guide our reporting.

AJ Dybantsa is almost certainly headed to the NBA. But the Cougars have questions beyond their star freshman.

New details have emerged in the split between the U. and its longtime football coach.

Retzlaff was back in Provo this week, where he once captained the Cougars.

According to an Instagram reel posted by real estate agent and historian Babs De Lay, the co-op is opening on May 20, and both members and nonmembers will be able to shop there. https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2026/03/20/wasatch-food-co-op-sets-spring 

Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Short Memory

USU will face No. 1 Arizona next.

When Jason Haywood realized there was no one in his area who developed film photography, he stepped in — and began recovering lost moments. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/03/19/logan-film-developer-unlocks-lost 

“Across the Southwest, more Latinos are bringing deep knowledge, dedication and cultural connection to help shape water solutions,” writes Diana Haro in an op-ed.

Taylor Frankie Paul, the founder of MomTok, was supposed to be the 22nd “Bachelorette" but ABC canceled the season on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican are growing increasingly concerned about how younger Catholics view marriage and families.

After years of waiting, Wasatch Food Co-op finally has an opening date for its physical location in Salt Lake City.

In three Utah cities, officials are considering whether to change streets long named after the labor leader.

Tribune editorial: Spencer Cox had a chance to show some real spine and come out against ICE’s tactics and planned detention center. He weaseled out instead.

SB201, which awaits the governor's signature, could save over 1,000 animals each year, according to one nonprofit.

Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday that sites like Kalshi are absolutely gambling platforms and he hopes the state will crack down on them.

Spencer Cox said he doesn’t think an ICE detention center will have any impact on the economy of the neighborhood or the culture of Salt Lake City’s west side.

In 2017, actor Churck Norris made several stops at Utah Maverik stations. During his visit, some Utah County fans said they wish he would seek public office. His family has shared that Norris died Thursday morning at 86.

From not retiring at Utah to Michigan man: There are new details in the split between the Utes and former coach Kyle Whittingham.

The state’s highest-paid president, Taylor Randall, makes more than $1 million between base salary, faculty pay and benefits, for example. Here's a breakdown.

Work on the project has resumed five years after it was first announced.

AJ Dybantsa's 35 points weren't enough to save the BYU Cougars from one of March's earliest exits.

Kevin and Justin Young explain where BYU’s season went wrong and what they might change in the future.

The Aggies and the Wildcats tip off at 2:10 p.m. MT at Viejas Arena in San Diego.

Shortly after the federal government had paid $145 million for a huge warehouse near Salt Lake City Airport, immigration officials issued a statement praising the economic benefits that the detention center would bring. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/03/19/ice-claims-slc-warehouse-detention 

Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Virtual Reality

“When we divide each other into various camps, we no longer see our common humanity or unity,” writes Richard Davis in an op-ed.