Opposing parties present their cases regarding Utah’s abortion law injunction
Attorneys for Planned Parenthood and the state of Utah presented their arguments to the Utah Supreme Court regarding the preliminary injunction on the state's abortion trigger law, which bans all elective abortions except in cases of rape, incest or risk to the mother's health.
The surprising pink color of Great Salt Lake’s northern portion explained
The pink appearance of the North Arm of the Great Salt Lake looks quite different from the typical blue-green water seen near the Marina.
‘People’s Great Salt Lake Summit’ seeks to push elected leaders to do more
Conservation groups, community leaders and members of the public will discuss issues facing the Great Salt Lake and potential solutions during a summit July 15 at the Miller Campus.
Salt Lake City residents can now easily track their water use
The waterMAPS program enables Salt Lake City residents to track water use and is a useful tool in water conservation decision-making.
Utah’s indie bookstores are leading the charge against school book bans
A large number of book titles targeted by state law feature people of color as well as LGBTQ+ themes and characters.
Womxn share stories about identity and struggle in new anthology series
The SLCC Community Writing Center established the "She Said" writing workshop and anthology to provide underrepresented Utah womxn with a platform to share their stories.
Water year leaves slightly fewer Utahns worried about Great Salt Lake
Although an exceptional 2022-23 winter season resulted in a good water year for the state, a majority of Utahns remain concerned about the future of the Great Salt Lake.
Rep. Chris Stewart to resign; governor calls for special election
Rep. Chris Stewart will leave Congress on Sept. 15, the legislator formally announced yesterday in a letter to the governor, setting the stage for a special election later this year.
Thousands take to SLC’s streets for 2023 Pride Parade
Utah residents, including members of Salt Lake Community College, once again took to the capital’s streets on Sunday morning for the state's annual Pride Parade.
Utah Pride rally and march fosters ‘Unapologetic’ LGBTQ+ community
The "Unapologetic" Utah Pride Rally and March united LGBTQ+ people and their allies to begin 2023 Pride Week festivities.
Living Traditions fest invites Utahns to explore world cultures
The annual Living Traditions Festival returned to Salt Lake City’s Library Square on May 19, providing an artistic, performative platform to 85 groups of diverse traditions and cultures.
Little Cottonwood gondola project gets passing council vote
The Wasatch Front Regional Council recently voted in favor of a new transportation plan that includes a proposed gondola for Little Cottonwood Canyon.