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Kyle Hansen
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News nerd, managing editor of audience and multimedia @sltrib.com
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Inpatient mental health services at SLC's veterans hospital have been shut down, and nobody is saying why veterans are being diverted to other treatment programs.
Inpatient mental health treatment at SLC V.A. halted, but officials won’t say why
Inpatient mental health services at SLC's veterans hospital have been shut down. Nobody is saying why veterans are being diverted to other treatment programs.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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A judge ruled Friday that Utah’s $100 million “Utah Fits All” scholarship program is unconstitutional.
Utah’s school voucher program is unconstitutional, judge rules
A judge ruled Friday that Utah’s $100 million “Utah Fits All” scholarship program is unconstitutional.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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The sale of Real Salt Lake has some dreaming of another sports and entertainment district in Utah. One official says she'd welcome the Millers' plans.
A sports and entertainment district in Sandy? Real Salt Lake’s new owners are making plans.
The sale of Real Salt Lake has some dreaming of another sports and entertainment district in Utah. One official says she'd welcome the Millers' plans.
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April 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action suit accusing the LDS Church of fraud over the faith's financial practices, specifically about tithing.
Federal judge throws out a would-be class-action lawsuit against the LDS Church over tithing
A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action suit accusing the LDS Church of fraud over the faith's financial practices, specifically about tithing.
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April 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Did Utah’s conservative politics — like the pride flag ban — drive the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado?
Did Utah’s conservative politics drive the Sundance Film Festival to the blue state next door?
Did Utah’s conservative politics — like a pride flag ban — drive the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado?
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March 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Scoop: Lagoon's controversial zoo will "phase out" over the next calendar year and eventually close — after nearly 60 years.

Six big cats have already been moved to a sanctuary in Colorado.

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Lagoon to ‘phase out’ zoo after years of criticism
Lagoon's zoo is shutting down after nearly 60 years.
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March 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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The LDS Church has revised illustrations explaining polygamy to kids, eliminating some cartoons and changing the message from "obedience" to "a rare exception" to the teaching of monogamy.
LDS Church changes its polygamy cartoons for children — including the message
The LDS Church has revised illustrations explaining polygamy to kids, eliminating some cartoons and changing the message from "obedience" to "a rare exception" to the teaching of monogamy.
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February 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Protestors gathered on the steps of the Utah State Capitol at noon Monday as part of another nationwide #50501 demonstration condemning the actions of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and urging Democratic leaders to fight back.
(Photos by Tribune photographer Trent Nelson)
February 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A new bill would allow for Nazi and Confederate flags to be displayed in Utah schools and government buildings, but pride flags would be banned.
Nazi flags can fly in Utah schools, but not pride flags, GOP lawmaker says
A new bill would allow for Nazi and Confederate flags to be displayed in Utah schools and government buildings, but pride flags would be banned.
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February 14, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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January 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
So glad to hear this!
The moment is here: You can now publish, schedule, and even automate your Bluesky content right inside SND! 🙌
Simplify your social media publishing with SND’s Bluesky integration
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December 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM
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BREAKING: Samuel Bateman will spend the next 50 years in federal prison — essentially a life sentence for the 48-year-old.
Samuel Bateman gets 50 years in prison after admitting he sexually abused his child ‘wives’ in FLDS offshoot
Ten girls that polygamous prophet Samuel Bateman took as wives will “live with the memories and the trauma” forever, prosecutors argued before a judge on Monday sentenced him to serve 50 years in pris...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Another must-read from my amazing colleagues:

After FLDS leader Warren Jeffs went to prison, Sam Bateman started accumulating followers. And then began abusing children.

But this story goes beyond that and shows how a couple outside the community helped bring Bateman down.
A Utah couple infiltrated a new polygamous sect and helped put its abusive leader behind bars. Read Part 1.
Polygamous leader Samuel Bateman thought a Utah couple was filming him and his followers for a documentary. But they were turning over their recordings to the FBI.
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December 6, 2024 at 6:49 PM
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Don't worry, I'll let you come visit 😆
A mansion in Wasatch County — all 21,000 square feet, with seven bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a gondola-like conveyance, sports courts and a bowling alley — has just been sold, for what its real estate agent says is a record price for Utah.
Wasatch County home with its own ‘gondola’ sells, for what’s reported to be a record price for Utah
A mansion in Wasatch County — all 21,000 square feet, with seven bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a gondola-like conveyance, sports courts and a bowling alley — has just been sold, for what its real estate age...
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November 25, 2024 at 6:56 PM
This story is terrifying and fascinating. A must-read (and watch the video, too)!
Fifteen years after the Nutty Putty Cave tragedy, John Jones’ story continues to resonate deeply. His family, rescuers, and the world still reflect on the events of that day — grappling with grief, finding healing, and carrying on his legacy.
15 years after a man died in the Nutty Putty Cave, his family and rescuers still struggle to escape the darkness
Fifteen years after John Jones died in the Nutty Putty Cave, the story has become a scar for some and a curiosity for many.
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November 25, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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Fifteen years after the Nutty Putty Cave tragedy, John Jones’ story continues to resonate deeply. His family, rescuers, and the world still reflect on the events of that day — grappling with grief, finding healing, and carrying on his legacy.
15 years after a man died in the Nutty Putty Cave, his family and rescuers still struggle to escape the darkness
Fifteen years after John Jones died in the Nutty Putty Cave, the story has become a scar for some and a curiosity for many.
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November 23, 2024 at 3:12 PM
I'm so excited about this news. The Tribune is doing amazing work and we want it to reach more people.
The Salt Lake Tribune will become "open and free" to access online — if supporters meet a $1 million challenge fund — the nonprofit news outlet's CEO and executive editor, Lauren Gustus, announced at The Tribune's annual NewsMakers Gala.
The Salt Lake Tribune announces plans to be free to all online readers, if donors support it
The Salt Lake Tribune will become "open and free" to access online — if supporters meet a $1 million challenge fund — the nonprofit news outlet's CEO and executive editor, Lauren Gustus, announced at ...
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November 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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The latest in the saga of excommunicated LDS writer/editor Lavina Fielding Anderson. What do you think about this latest development?

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Writer excommunicated during LDS Church’s ‘September Six’ purge is ‘rebaptized’ — with a twist
What Lavina Fielding Anderson, one of the "September Six" excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sought in life, she finally achieved in death: readmission into the faith...
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November 21, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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Tammy Perzia says ~a year ago, she made a huge mistake. One that led her to Utah and now has her on the verge of homelessness. An adoption advocate alleges she's the latest victim of a predatory agency that was recently relicensed despite “repeated,”“potentially criminal” violations of state law
‘Ruined them for a baby’: Birth mother facing eviction after she says Utah adoption provider took back offer for thousands in cash
Tammy Perzia says about a year ago, she made a mistake. One that led her to Utah and now has her and her fiance on the verge of homelessness. An adoption advocate says Perzia is the latest victim of a...
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November 21, 2024 at 4:45 PM
"The report doesn’t mention liberal arts programs by name, though faculty members across the state have expressed concern that those will be targeted. Meanwhile, it does suggest expansions for health, science and business career offerings."
November 19, 2024 at 11:20 PM
It's so fun to see everyone coming to Bluesky this week. Welcome!
November 15, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Wow. Who is going to buy this?
This $65 million Deer Valley house with a pool, a pub, pickleball and basketball courts and more was designed for a person who “wants the best of the best,” the listing agent says.
With its own private ‘gondola,’ this luxury home may set a Utah price record
If a spec home that went up for sale Friday fetches its $65M list price, it will set a new Utah single-family home sale record — by nearly $25M.
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September 20, 2024 at 7:46 PM
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Load-bearing comma.
June 13, 2024 at 9:18 PM