Hockey is here, and Salt Lake turned out bigtime to welcome the team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily... more

Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In the last... more

Salt Lakers tend to think of our city’s battle with air quality as recent history — but that’s not really... more

Spring in our canyons brings mountain bikers, dog walkers, and heavy machinery together. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily... more

Gov. Spencer Cox is asking Utahns to “Disagree Better” in an effort to cool down our politics. But what if... more

The Salt Lake City Council explored some big ideas this week, from reimagining a historic train station to dissecting a... more

Behind every sweeping decision affecting our day-to-day lives is a table full of unfamiliar yet influential faces. In part one... more

Controversial Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline got the boot at the Salt Lake County GOP convention last... more

The just-announced lineup for the Twilight Concert Series heralds the return of outdoor music season in Salt Lake. Will the... more

It seems like every day in Salt Lake, one restaurant opens and another closes — or transforms from a dive... more

The Billboard Industry reigns supreme in Utah, with signs for Minky Couture and colorful scriptures blocking our scenic mountain views.... more

Tired of eating at the same Cafe Rio every week? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try... more

The federal government recently awarded Salt Lake City a $39 million loan to replace our lead service lines, which has... more

Members of the International Olympic Committee are visiting Salt Lake this week before almost certainly awarding us the 2034 Winter... more

Everywhere you turn in SLC an apartment complex is sprouting from the ground, with “for-rent” banners begging you to sign... more

After the illegal demolition of the Fifth Ward Meetinghouse on Easter Sunday comes a juicy plot twist we didn’t see... more

What would happen if women left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? This weekend is General Conference for... more

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants kids to spend less time on social media, and the state has enacted laws to... more

Juicy text messages reveal Salt Lake City Council members’ knee-jerk reactions to a bill paving the way for Major League... more

We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but what else is April bringing? Deseret News columnist Meg Walter... more

Salt Lake City’s skyline is reaching new heights, but down below our sidewalks are disappearing. Host Ali Vallarta and executive... more

Could protecting one little bird save Great Salt Lake? Maybe! That’s what environmental advocates are betting on with a petition... more

Complaints from Utah Royals opponents have America First Credit Union playing defense. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means... more

It’s time to start planting your garden, Salt Lake. No green thumb? No problem! Experimental gardener Madison Boerner joins host... more

Two new sports arenas could dramatically change Salt Lake City: an MLB stadium on the Westside and a combined NHL/NBA... more

A seat is very likely opening up on the Salt Lake City Council for the 2025 election. Could you be... more

Salt Lake City is rapidly changing, but the plans that guide our growth haven’t kept up; some haven’t been updated... more

Utahns could save more water by eating less cheese and beef — but will we? Host Ali Vallarta and executive... more

If Utahns thought they’d seen the last of Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow after her 2023 ski trial in Park... more

More than 25% of Utah adults have a disability. So why didn’t the Legislature pass two bills that could have... more

The Utah Legislature set aside $25 million for a new, 600+ bed shelter. The big question is: Where will it... more

As Salt Lake City School District considers a hypothetical $600 million bond to rebuild Highland and West High Schools, the... more

Data show Utah’s housing crisis is — wait for it — still bad, especially for millennials. Host Ali Vallarta and... more

The crescent moon was spotted on Sunday night, and thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating the holy... more

Salt Lakers often hear from local officials that all roads lead to the Utah Legislature — and that’s largely true.... more

It’s back to (local) business for the City Cast team. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means comb through... more

Salt Lake City Public Lands has released three different design concepts to reimagine the Jordan River corridor, which flows straight... more

In just 45 days, Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills. It’s a lot to take in. Fortunately, FOX 13 Capitol... more

The Utah Legislature passed a record 591 bills during its 45-day general session. What the heck happened up on Capitol... more

We’re springing into March in full force, so executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to settle some debts... more

The Utah Legislature’s 45-day general session ends today, and all we got was a Futurama rendering of a proposed sports... more

Salt Lake City police are asking for an extra $1.8 million from the City Council to keep cracking down on... more

Salt Lake City brings the hammer down on a longstanding yard party in the 15th and 15th neighborhood, after a... more

State Street in Salt Lake City is getting an extreme makeover. Picture high-density housing where strip malls and motels have... more

Utah has a shiny, new strategic plan for outdoor recreation; the first of its kind. What does it mean for... more

A Salt Lake County lawmaker wants more transit in the south valley — so do we! — but what’s the... more

From Holladay to downtown Salt Lake City, we’re getting used to seeing our favorite haunts toppled by a wrecking ball,... more

The $3.5 billion vision for reinventing Salt Lake City’s Westside neighborhoods into a mixed-use Major League Baseball district is eye-popping.... more

Utah leaders often tout us as a family-friendly state. But with declining fertility and marriage rates, it seems Utahns are... more

From potty training to liquor laws, what’s the Utah Legislature been up to? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily... more

So, you’re thinking about signing up for the Salt Lake City Marathon. Or maybe just the half marathon. OK, maybe... more

Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline bullied a student on social media, and the backlash has been swift.... more

If local billionaires get their way, Utah could soon become home to even more professional sports teams. Ryan Smith is... more

Who funds SLC International Airport? How will the new central tunnel work? And what would it take to make it... more

It’s the “glass-halfway” point of the Legislature’s general session, and host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sum up... more

Raise your hand if you’ve been the victim of a truly awkward date. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we stand in... more

Salt Lake City released new crime data and a corresponding dashboard. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break... more

Grand plans for Salt Lake City’s downtown could bring big changes, from the skyline to the way we access city... more

February is one of the shortest months of the year, but we’re making the most of it! Host Ali Vallarta... more

Starter homes, sticking it to the feds, snowplow headlights; time for a breakdown of the bills host Ali Vallarta and... more

Salt Lake City’s east-west divide often makes headlines, from disparities in air quality to getting stuck behind trains to displacement... more

It’s been a year since NBA All-Star Weekend descended upon Salt Lake City. What impact did it have? Host Ali... more

What will 2024 bring to Utah’s food scene? Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling and host Ali Vallarta preview a new... more

On Jan. 30, newly re-elected Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will give her annual State of the City address.... more

Another week of the Utah Legislature in the books. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the... more

The Stanley Adventure Quencher is hotter than ever and the internet’s latest obsession. Headlines and think pieces abound about why... more

The Sundance Film Festival is in full swing, and host Ali Vallarta has been on the ground in Park City... more

Utah’s Great Salt Lake commissioner recently released the first ever strategic plan for tackling the crisis at the lake. What’s... more

This weekend, volunteers across Salt Lake County will participate in the Point-in-Time Count, an annual census of unsheltered Utahns. So,... more

The Utah Legislature is coming in hot in the first week of the general session. Host Ali Vallarta and executive... more

From sketchy financial spending to DUIs, Utahns are used to headlines about our electeds making questionable choices. So why the... more

Sugar House Coffee is taking a stand against a proposed high rise on 2100 S. Host Ali Vallarta and executive... more

Happy first day of the Utah Legislature’s general session to all who celebrate. Over the next 45 days, lawmakers will... more

The Salt Lake City School Board has voted to permanently close four elementary schools. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer... more

Salt Lake City received nearly $1 million to teach people how to recycle better. Do you have the new-year itch... more

The Sundance Film Festival can feel like it’s for everyone but locals. But with the right tools, Salt Lakers can... more

Yesterday was the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2024 election. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily... more

For nearly 40 years, a Republican governor has led Utah. In recent elections, GOP candidates have walloped Democrats by at... more

Last year’s election winners have barely been sworn into office, but it’s off to the races for the 2024 election.... more

New year, same us — but better than ever. Producer Ivana Martinez joins host Ali Vallarta to round up their... more

Salt Lake City’s Avenues neighborhood is home to some of the best trails in town. But did you know it’s... more

New Year’s resolutions are only hard to keep if they’re boring! Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, producer Ivana... more

Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation... more

What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink-order protocol,... more

The holidays can be fraught, from family stress or loneliness to overwhelming joy and nostalgia. Sometimes the tears well up,... more

We all love our city, but nobody’s perfect! Host Ali Vallarta asks Kendall Rodriguez, the Queen of SLC, for the... more

The state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp has opened, offering 25 heated pods in downtown Salt Lake City. Executive producer Emily... more

“Cuffing season” — a term of endearment for locking down a cold-weather fling — is in full swing. Does that... more

New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep, especially ambitious ones. But at the start of 2023, host Ali Vallarta made... more

How will Utah make buying and serving alcohol easier in 2024? Fox 13 reporter Ben Winslow tells host Ali Vallarta... more

TikTok’s own Queen of SLC, Kendall Rodriguez, joins host Ali Vallarta to count down who was good and who is... more

Salt Lake City and Sandy are suing the Utah Department of Transportation over the gondola. Plus, it’s not even 2024... more

Utah’s housing crisis is one of the central topics we’ve explored on this show; what we’ve heard for years is... more

‘Tis the season for gift giving! If you’re seeking inspiration, Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to... more

Salt Lakers just know: The worst air is on the west side of the valley. But our chewy air quality... more

It’s that time of year when everyone is on the road, trying to make it home for the holidays or... more

Gov. Spencer Cox rolled out his budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily... more

Two SLC Planning Commission members have left the board recently, and one’s farewell was accompanied by a pointed letter offering... more

Welcome to December, Salt Lake! From outdoor activities that don’t involve skiing to local Christmas markets and movie magic, host... more

Our state’s newest large-scale development, Utah City, will sit on the eastern shore of Utah Lake in Utah County. Seductive... more

“Just who does Sean Reyes think he is?” That’s the question the Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board is asking about... more

Get ready to light the fire within again because Salt Lake City has been named the preferred host of the... more

Planning kids birthday parties can be difficult, especially around the holidays when money is already tight. So, let’s get creative!... more

Just south of Salt Lake County lies Utah Lake, a freshwater body connected to Great Salt Lake via the Jordan... more

The end of the year provides a huge fundraising push for Utah nonprofits, and Giving Tuesday — today! — kickstarts... more

Salt Lake has been named one of the queerest cities in America, and yet, we have not one single lesbian... more

It’s the morning after Election Day following an extra long election cycle, and the results are in — some of... more

The term “nepo baby” — shorthand for the children of famous or well-connected people who have benefited from nepotism —... more

One year after the Christmas tech layoffs of 2022, we hoped things would be better. But Utah-based real estate business... more

Utah House Republicans elected new leadership this week, and host Ali Vallarta thinks you should put Speaker Mike Schultz’s number... more

The Salt Lake Bees are moving to Daybreak, a master-planned community in South Jordan. And while a lot of Salt... more

The campaign season for Salt Lake City mayor has felt longer than it had any right to be, including about... more

Utah is now the only bidder for the 2034 Winter Olympics, which has some outlets reporting that it’s almost certain... more

We crave more third spaces in this city — but our local coffeehouses do a damn good job! Host Ali... more

We’re taking a break from election coverage to talk about two scandals that boggled our brains this week. One involves... more

Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most urgent issues, and the topic has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race.... more

The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake... more

The topic of homelessness has dominated the Salt Lake City mayoral race, and earlier this year, City Cast Salt Lake... more

This past winter, ski bus service up Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons really sucked. With opening day at the resorts... more

Election Day is a couple weeks away, and candidates are making their last-ditch efforts to convince you to vote for... more

Looking for a weekend getaway from Salt Lake? Try heading north to Boise, Idaho. We know what you’re thinking: “Boise?... more

November can seem like just a runway month to the holiday season. But producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta... more

So you’ve received your ballot for Salt Lake City’s municipal elections, and it just might be your first time using... more

Besides the Utah Jazz’s defeat in their first home game of the season, things seem to be looking up for... more

What’s in Salt Lake County’s budget? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down Mayor Jenny Wilson’s... more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when our famously mild-mannered and street-swept suburbs absolutely rock out for Halloween.... more

There are a lot of assumptions about Utah and the people who live here, but only a few of them... more

Medical Director of Utah Naloxone Dr. Jennifer Plumb explains exactly how to identify and reverse an opioid overdose by administering... more

In September, Salt Lake City and state officials announced the site of the state’s first-ever sanctioned homeless camp at 300... more

Temperatures are dropping and people want to know — what’s Salt Lake’s winter homelessness plan? Plus, is downtown getting a... more

We never thought we’d see the day when it’s more cost-effective to rent than buy a house, but here we... more

There are 18 Black-owned banks left across the entire United States, and one of them is now in Holladay. Host... more

What are funeral potatoes? What’s Salt Lake’s best bar deal? Where should you take your parents when they visit? It’s... more

The final steel beam has graced Astra Tower, the luxury apartment building that’s the newest addition to the Salt Lake... more

Survey says: We’re done griping about our growth and want to find smart ways to guide it instead. The Governor’s... more

Are you ready for the annular eclipse? On Saturday, Oct. 14, the sun will appear in the sky like a... more

Salt Lake City’s neighborhoods are far from identical — just ask the staunch defenders of their boundaries. But is it... more

According to Salt Lake City’s housing dashboard, we’re currently short about 18,000 affordable housing units. So the City Council is... more

Salt Lake Tribune data reporter Andy Larsen is exploring how Salt Lake County incomes stack up against available rental units... more

In 2018, the state of Utah was awarded three Michelin Stars. But the prestigious travel award is often associated with... more

There are a lot of layers to the bombshell news surrounding Utahn Tim Ballard and his anti-human trafficking organization, Operation... more

The Salt Lake City School District is looking at closing a handful of elementary schools and changing boundaries for the... more

Lake Powell is a favorite summer destination for Salt Lakers, but the Colorado River water crisis is begging the question:... more

A Salt Lake City bookstore received bomb threats this week over an all-ages drag storytime event. Lead producer Emily Means... more

Need to return something at City Creek? Don’t do it this weekend! Downtown will be crowded for the Church of... more

If staring down colorful trees is not your idea of a good time, fear not! Autumn in Utah has so... more

It’s prime leaf-peepin’ time, people. Utah’s fall foliage is absolutely blushing right now, and you don’t want to miss the... more

Fall is a great time of year to head to Southern Utah and visit our “Mighty Five” national parks. But... more

Get ready to open up, Utah, because we’re digging into the state’s most “critical vulnerabilities” as laid out in a... more

The final installment of this season’s Salt Lake Twilight Concert Series hits Gallivan Plaza Friday. Andrea Racine, head of artist... more

Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation... more

Former “8 Passengers” vlogger and Utah mom-fluencer Ruby Franke has been charged with aggravated child abuse. How did this story... more

Salt Lake City is about to get its first ever sanctioned homeless camp, at 300 S. and 600 W. And... more

Sen. Mitt Romney announced in a video Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2024.... more

You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the... more

It’s a lot of work to get life-saving Medicaid coverage in Utah. Right now, the state is reviewing the eligibility... more

A new era is dawning for 300 W. in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. Road construction is over, and the... more

If you’ve tried making an appointment with a health care provider recently, you’ve probably experienced an extremely long wait time... more

Big news this week with a primary election, a lawsuit to protect the Great Salt Lake, and households with dogs... more

It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of your to-do list. Today, we invite you to... more

Cozy season incoming! The leaves and temperature are hinting at the arrival of fall in Salt Lake, and we can’t... more

Primary Election Day is here! Some Salt Lake County residents have municipal races on their ballots. But the big-ticket item... more

Salt Lake City has named an ambitious timeline for opening a new sanctioned campground: this winter. But where will it... more

Earlier this month, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts opened the Tatau: Marks of Polynesia exhibit, which explores the art,... more

September gets a bad rap. It’s kind of an awkward month that’s bookended by the end of summer and the... more

From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, many Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily Means... more

The affordable housing crisis isn’t unique to Salt Lake City. In Park City, there are more jobs than residents, which... more

Enjoy the primary election while it lasts, because the Utah GOP is forcing Republican voters to go to caucus night... more

Sometimes the tears well up and you can’t control it! So, where are the best places in Salt Lake to... more

Salt Lake City has a brand new, 5-year housing plan: Housing SLC. Host Ali Vallarta asks Ruedigar Matthes, a policy... more

The idea of gender affirming care has become increasingly politicized in Utah. But what does it actually mean? Al Fernandez... more

The Utah Department of Transportation has officially greenlit the controversial proposal to build a 22-tower, 8-mile gondola up Little Cottonwood... more

Back to school season is raising difficult questions about back to school safety for legislators, educators, school board members, and... more

There’s lots of talk about how close the mountains are to Salt Lake City, but how many of us are... more

School starts next week for the Salt Lake City School District. Do you have back-to-school jitters? Host Ali Vallarta checks... more

Starbucks employees in Cottonwood Heights made headlines when they became the first in Utah to formally unionize with Starbucks Workers... more

Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to go to every bar in Salt Lake County, and she decided to... more

Salt Lake City Corporation plans to turn downtown Main Street into a pedestrian promenade, and they want to know how... more

Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting... more

As Salt Lake City grows, “gentrification” is often thrown around as a dirty word. But is it always a bad... more

On Tuesday, the Utah Supreme Court is hearing arguments to determine whether the injunction currently blocking Utah’s abortion trigger law... more

The new mayor of Denver recently declared a state of emergency around homelessness to unlock more resources. Could — and... more

A Utah man has filed a ballot initiative to allow grocery stores to sell wine and spirits, as well as... more

It’s been 30 years since Salt Lake City’s big debut as fake Los Angeles in the classic friendship movie “The... more

This July was the earth’s hottest month ever recorded, and Salt Lake broke a few temperature records of its own.... more

Happy 801 Day Salt Lake City! With a recent proclamation from SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall, 8/01 is officially a holiday... more

Utah’s childcare gap is approximately 99,000 kids, which leaves a lot of working parents (mothers) holding the bag. So, while... more

The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board dropped some hot commentary on how Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is responding... more

We picked a fight with City Cast Denver and we’re finally hashing it out. Can “mile high” Denver really eschew... more

Sugar House has fresh representation on the Salt Lake City Council. Sarah Young is District 7’s new councilmember, appointed after... more

At the end of last year, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means threw down eight predictions for Salt... more

Lifelong Salt Lakers know the way of the Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix. But today we are all getting on board, because... more

The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing a number of proposals, from new pickleball courts to the end of Sugar... more

Happy 50th birthday to the Endangered Species Act of 1973! The landmark legislation demands we do everything in our power... more

Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host... more

Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most critical issues, and in recent years, camp abatements have become a controversial public-facing... more

In January, host Ali Vallarta announced her New Year’s resolution was to have at least one drink at every bar... more

Buckle in, geeks, because the Utah Supreme Court is hearing a case that could have mega impacts for Salt Lake... more

It’s hiking season, which means more people are out on the trails and potentially interacting with wildlife. That has us... more

From 3D printing to passport services, the downtown Salt Lake City library offers so much more than books and air... more

The temperature’s rising, and everyone and their dog wants to hop into the nearest watering hole and cool off. But... more

Have you ever seen a Salt Lake City park ranger in the wild? We hadn’t. So we followed one around... more

Data from the annual point-in-time homelessness census shows homelessness is on the rise in Salt Lake County and across Utah.... more

It’s a couple days after a big holiday, and you have a tower of pizza boxes and beer cans ready... more

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, a college admissions principle which for decades has sought to... more

A proposal to build a women’s sports complex at the soon-to-be-vacant Smith’s Ballpark won over community members during Salt Lake... more

The special election for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District took a juicy turn this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host... more

After being forced to move from her home in Salt Lake City’s Guadalupe neighborhood two years ago to make way... more

Something about summer really makes you want to pop some popcorn and take in a movie. Luckily, Salt Lake has... more

Utah-based sandwich shop Even Stevens has had a rocky road of operations over the past few years. But the once... more