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An Illinois developer has withdrawn plans to build a tower up to 22 stories tall on a well-known corner of Salt Lake City's Sugar House business district. The tower still may be built out of timber.
Developer scraps plans for a 22-story skyscraper in SLC’s Sugar House
An Illinois developer has withdrawn plans to build a tower up to 22 stories tall on a well-known corner of Salt Lake City's Sugar House business district. The tower still may be built out of timber.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
An Illinois developer has withdrawn plans to build a tower up to 22 stories tall on a well-known corner of Salt Lake City's Sugar House business district. The tower still may be built out of timber.
The players allege their former coach regularly initiated “sexually-charged” conversations, prodding them to share who they kissed and “what they did when making out.” He denies those and other claims, he told The Salt Lake Tribune.
Lawsuit alleges Davis School District failed to protect students who accused soccer coach of ‘sexual’ grooming — claims he denies
The players allege their former coach regularly initiated “sexually-charged” conversations, prodding them to share who they kissed and “what they did when making out.” He denies those and other claims, he told The Salt Lake Tribune.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The players allege their former coach regularly initiated “sexually-charged” conversations, prodding them to share who they kissed and “what they did when making out.” He denies those and other claims, he told The Salt Lake Tribune.
Washington County's water district plans to shore up its water supply through reuse. A federal review process has started for part of the future system.
Water-strapped Washington County moves ahead with reuse plans. Here’s how to weigh in.
Washington County's water district plans to shore up its water supply through reuse. A federal review process has started for part of the future system.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Washington County's water district plans to shore up its water supply through reuse. A federal review process has started for part of the future system.
Tips for handling the waitlist, dealing with parking, what’s happening with the Egyptian, and more.
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2026/01/15/sundance-film-festival-2026-guide
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2026/01/15/sundance-film-festival-2026-guide
January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Tips for handling the waitlist, dealing with parking, what’s happening with the Egyptian, and more.
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2026/01/15/sundance-film-festival-2026-guide
https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2026/01/15/sundance-film-festival-2026-guide
BYU football retained its star players and reloaded for a title run, Tribune columnist Gordon Monson writes.
Gordon Monson: Kalani Sitake and BYU football might now kick down a door that has blocked them for so long
BYU football retained its star players and reloaded for a title run, Tribune columnist Gordon Monson writes.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
BYU football retained its star players and reloaded for a title run, Tribune columnist Gordon Monson writes.
“If rebuilding Venezuela requires international cooperation, including renewed U.S. participation in our energy sector, then it is a price worth paying,” writes Gabrielle Pacheco in an op-ed.
Voices: As someone who fled Venezuela, I am not celebrating war. I am celebrating the possibility of freedom.
“If rebuilding Venezuela requires international cooperation, including renewed U.S. participation in our energy sector, then it is a price worth paying,” writes Gabrielle Pacheco in an op-ed.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:40 AM
“If rebuilding Venezuela requires international cooperation, including renewed U.S. participation in our energy sector, then it is a price worth paying,” writes Gabrielle Pacheco in an op-ed.
“I don’t think anyone writes zoning rules with the hope of creating a housing shortage,” writes Sara Bronin in an op-ed. “But that’s exactly what this patchwork of rules seems to be doing.”
Voices: Utah’s zoning rules are creating a housing shortage. A new analysis shows how it can be fixed.
“I don’t think anyone writes zoning rules with the hope of creating a housing shortage,” writes Sara Bronin in an op-ed. “But that’s exactly what this patchwork of rules seems to be doing.”
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January 16, 2026 at 1:46 AM
“I don’t think anyone writes zoning rules with the hope of creating a housing shortage,” writes Sara Bronin in an op-ed. “But that’s exactly what this patchwork of rules seems to be doing.”
Letter: This is America now: I had to strategize with my daughter about confrontations with ICE
Letter: This is America now: I had to strategize with my daughter about confrontations with ICE
Letter: This is America now: I had to strategize with my daughter about confrontations with ICE
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January 16, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Letter: This is America now: I had to strategize with my daughter about confrontations with ICE
Letter: Still carded after all these years. And not just for alcohol.
Letter: Still carded after all these years. And not just for alcohol.
Letter: Still carded after all these years. And not just for alcohol.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Letter: Still carded after all these years. And not just for alcohol.
Washington County refused to adopt Utah’s new congressional district map during a heated county commission meeting in December.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/14/washington-county-rejects-utahs
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/14/washington-county-rejects-utahs
January 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Washington County refused to adopt Utah’s new congressional district map during a heated county commission meeting in December.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/14/washington-county-rejects-utahs
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/14/washington-county-rejects-utahs
Here's a handy guide to navigating the 2026 Sundance Film Festival — tickets, parking, venues, side events and handling altitude sickness.
Here’s your guide for navigating the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the last one in Utah
Here's a handy guide to navigating the 2026 Sundance Film Festival — tickets, parking, venues, side events and handling altitude sickness.
www.sltrib.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Here's a handy guide to navigating the 2026 Sundance Film Festival — tickets, parking, venues, side events and handling altitude sickness.
Utah Eats: A Chinese bun shop opens its second location in Salt Lake City, with some fun variations.
A Chinese bun shop adds some fun menu options as it opens a second Salt Lake City location
Utah Eats: A Chinese bun shop opens its second location in Salt Lake City, with some fun variations.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Utah Eats: A Chinese bun shop opens its second location in Salt Lake City, with some fun variations.
The body of a 19-year-old woman was discovered in Washington County early Wednesday, hours after she was first reported missing.
Body of missing 19-year-old woman found in Washington County
The body of a 19-year-old woman was discovered in Washington County early Wednesday, hours after she was first reported missing.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The body of a 19-year-old woman was discovered in Washington County early Wednesday, hours after she was first reported missing.
The Utah State Board of Education is considering how to cut $295 million, or 5%, of the state's schools budget. Some major programs, from vouchers to suicide prevention, could be eliminated.
Utah school board seeks to cut 5% from state’s education budget. Here’s what may be on the chopping block.
The Utah State Board of Education is considering how to cut $295 million, or 5%, of the state's schools budget. Some major programs, from vouchers to suicide prevention, could be eliminated.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The Utah State Board of Education is considering how to cut $295 million, or 5%, of the state's schools budget. Some major programs, from vouchers to suicide prevention, could be eliminated.
The nasty haze over the Salt Lake Valley isn’t likely to leave anytime soon. Here’s what people can do to protect themselves.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/14/heres-when-salt-lake-citys-current
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/14/heres-when-salt-lake-citys-current
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The nasty haze over the Salt Lake Valley isn’t likely to leave anytime soon. Here’s what people can do to protect themselves.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/14/heres-when-salt-lake-citys-current
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/14/heres-when-salt-lake-citys-current
The YouTube phenomenon known as MrBeast has partnered with the LDS Church on philanthropy, and church President Dallin Oaks says he hopes lower missionary ages will lead to lower marriage ages.
Latest from Mormon Land: YouTube’s MrBeast partners with LDS Church; spate of new new stakes created
The YouTube phenomenon known as MrBeast has partnered with the LDS Church on philanthropy, and church President Dallin Oaks says he hopes lower missionary ages will lead to lower marriage ages.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
The YouTube phenomenon known as MrBeast has partnered with the LDS Church on philanthropy, and church President Dallin Oaks says he hopes lower missionary ages will lead to lower marriage ages.
Meet the 18 candidates running for Salt Lake County Council.
Control of the Salt Lake County Council will be decided this year. These 18 candidates want a seat.
Meet the 18 candidates running for Salt Lake County Council.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Meet the 18 candidates running for Salt Lake County Council.
From Medicaid to employer-sponsored health insurance, more than 92% of Utahns have some sort of coverage. The Salt Lake Tribune wants to hear from you about your health insurance.
How much do you pay for health insurance? The Tribune wants to know.
From Medicaid to employer-sponsored health insurance, more than 92% of Utahns have some sort of coverage. The Salt Lake Tribune wants to hear from you about your health insurance.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
From Medicaid to employer-sponsored health insurance, more than 92% of Utahns have some sort of coverage. The Salt Lake Tribune wants to hear from you about your health insurance.
The QB announced this week that he was returning to lead the Utes next season.
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier undergoes surgery to deal with a lingering injury
The QB announced this week that he was returning to lead the Utes next season.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The QB announced this week that he was returning to lead the Utes next season.
Skijoring, a sport that combines horses and skiers, has infiltrated downtown Salt Lake City in recent winters. Now two Utahns are starting the Pro Skijoring Tour, with an eye on inclusion in the 2034 Olympics.
Horses, skis and adrenaline: Utah’s wildest winter sport wants Olympic glory
Skijoring, a sport that combines horses and skiers, has infiltrated downtown Salt Lake City in recent winters. Now two Utahns are starting the Pro Skijoring Tour, with an eye on inclusion in the 2034 Olympics.
www.sltrib.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Skijoring, a sport that combines horses and skiers, has infiltrated downtown Salt Lake City in recent winters. Now two Utahns are starting the Pro Skijoring Tour, with an eye on inclusion in the 2034 Olympics.
“I’m trying to find ways to help them see that we have similarities,” says Greg Peterson about connecting with SLCC students.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/14/slcc-president-greg-peterson-not
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/14/slcc-president-greg-peterson-not
January 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM
“I’m trying to find ways to help them see that we have similarities,” says Greg Peterson about connecting with SLCC students.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/14/slcc-president-greg-peterson-not
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/14/slcc-president-greg-peterson-not
After a difficult past year both personally and professionally, Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez is stepping down.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/14/utah-valley-university-president
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/14/utah-valley-university-president
January 15, 2026 at 12:29 PM
After a difficult past year both personally and professionally, Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez is stepping down.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/14/utah-valley-university-president
https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/01/14/utah-valley-university-president
“If Utah is serious about youth wellbeing and cultivating engaged community members, it must fund arts education accordingly,” three educators write in an op-ed.
Voices: We’re proof that Utah’s arts investment works. Will today’s students get the same opportunities?
“If Utah is serious about youth wellbeing and cultivating engaged community members, it must fund arts education accordingly,” three educators write in an op-ed.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM
“If Utah is serious about youth wellbeing and cultivating engaged community members, it must fund arts education accordingly,” three educators write in an op-ed.
Letter: Replacing Harvey Milk’s name with Charlie Kirk’s would transform a symbol of inclusion into a symbol of division
Letter: Replacing Harvey Milk’s name with Charlie Kirk’s would transform a symbol of inclusion into a symbol of division
Letter: Replacing Harvey Milk’s name with Charlie Kirk’s would transform a symbol of inclusion into a symbol of division
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January 15, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Letter: Replacing Harvey Milk’s name with Charlie Kirk’s would transform a symbol of inclusion into a symbol of division
Letter: Due to new vaccine policies, diseases once eradicated are coming back. We have lost our footing.
Letter: Due to new vaccine policies, diseases once eradicated are coming back. We have lost our footing.
Letter: Due to new vaccine policies, diseases once eradicated are coming back. We have lost our footing.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Letter: Due to new vaccine policies, diseases once eradicated are coming back. We have lost our footing.