Scoop: Salt Lake City Council weighs César Chávez street name change

19 March 2026, 10:42 am

The Salt Lake City Council is considering renaming a stretch of 500 South, which honors César Chávez, following sexual abuse allegations against the late civil rights leader, Axios has learned. Why it ...... Read More »

Utah records lowest snowpack in history following unprecedented warm winter

19 March 2026, 10:39 am

Utah's snowpack has hit a historic low after peaking three weeks early, prompting state water officials to urge local communities to prepare drought contingency plans.... Read More »

Salt Lake City returns to water shortage plan; Cox expects others will follow

19 March 2026, 9:37 am

Salt Lake City announced Thursday it's returning to its water shortage contingency plan, and Gov. Spencer Cox expects others will follow after this year's low snowpack.... Read More »

3 arrested as hundreds protest new ICE purchase of Salt Lake warehouse

19 March 2026, 7:01 am

Three people were arrested Wednesday as hundreds protested at a warehouse purchased by ICE for a detention center in Salt Lake City.... Read More »

Debate intensifies over proposed ICE detention facility in Salt Lake City

18 March 2026, 5:24 pm

The president of the Utah League of Cities and Towns weighed in as debate intensified over a proposed ICE detention facility in western Salt Lake City.They deba ...... Read More »

Salt Lake City to enter Stage 2 Advisory to battle potential water shortage

18 March 2026, 1:00 pm

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the city will enter a Stage 2 Advisory to address potential water issues following a poor winter season. Watch LIVE below as Mayor ...... Read More »

Salt Lake City unveils first look at what its old Fleet Block may soon look like

18 March 2026, 6:49 am

Salt Lake City departments are offering their first look at how they might transform a block with a complicated history, including new buildings, open space and a key art piece.... Read More »

Planned ICE detention center tests a community’s capacity on Salt Lake City’s west side

18 March 2026, 1:11 am

Some community members see a planned ICE detention center as one more burden the government is placing on Salt Lake City's west side.... Read More »

Big Bully Turf Brings EffortlessFlow by Carla to Salt Lake City, Introducing a Smarter Artificial Grass Solution

17 March 2026, 6:04 am

A turf company built from one homeowner’s frustrating search for honest answers is bringing its artificial grass ...... Read More »

Sen. Curtis warns ICE facility in Salt Lake City without local input is ‘shortsighted’ and ‘counterproductive’

16 March 2026, 11:37 am

Sen. John Curtis told the Deseret News local voices should have a say in decision.... Read More »

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