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buff.ly
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
How’s your wallet holding up? We’re working on stories so you can budget better in 2026. Let us know.
Utah is among the first states to pass laws requiring basic gun safety lessons for students as young as 5.
Utah and 2 others now require public schools to teach kids about gun safety
Along with stop, drop and roll, some states are teaching students to 'Stop and don't touch that gun.' Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah passed laws requiring schools to teach children as young as 5 the…
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Utah is among the first states to pass laws requiring basic gun safety lessons for students as young as 5.
Repurposing unused office space seems like an obvious housing solution. So why isn’t it done more?
Office space is reborn as housing in Salt Lake City, but it has its limits
With a few projects already under their belt, Salt Lake City leadership is all-in on adaptive reuse. Still, finding the right building comes down to luck and opportunity.
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Repurposing unused office space seems like an obvious housing solution. So why isn’t it done more?
As 🏠 costs 📈 in the West, the idea of having a home *and* a large nuclear family becomes less realistic for many.
In Wyoming and the West, housing costs are putting the brakes on having kids
There's been an especially steep drop in fertility rates in Western states, including Wyoming, which has also seen a big jump in the cost of housing.
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
As 🏠 costs 📈 in the West, the idea of having a home *and* a large nuclear family becomes less realistic for many.
Is the public SLC airport arrest that went viral an early indicator of what’s to come?
Trump’s purported ICE shake-up stirs worries over Utah’s immigration enforcement
A Border Patrol takeover of local leadership could bring more aggressive tactics to the region, like what federal agents have done in Los Angeles and Chicago, said a Nevada immigration law professor.
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Is the public SLC airport arrest that went viral an early indicator of what’s to come?
Oaks’ presidency meant a vacancy in the Quorum of the 12. Here’s what to know about new apostle Gérald Caussé.
The LDS Church’s new apostle is Gérald Caussé, a man central to the temple boom
Caussé brings an intimate knowledge of the church’s vast finances to the Quorom of the Twelve. He fills a vacancy left by the death of President Russell Nelson and the October appointment of…
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Oaks’ presidency meant a vacancy in the Quorum of the 12. Here’s what to know about new apostle Gérald Caussé.
Caussé (born in Bordeaux) is the 3rd European to join the Quorum of the 12.
The LDS Church’s new apostle is Gérald Caussé, a man central to the temple boom
Caussé brings an intimate knowledge of the church’s vast finances to the Quorom of the Twelve. He fills a vacancy left by the death of President Russell Nelson and the October appointment of…
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Caussé (born in Bordeaux) is the 3rd European to join the Quorum of the 12.
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NEW: Supreme Court declines to hear case on constitutionality of same-sex marriage
Supreme Court declines to hear case on constitutionality of same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court on Monday morning turned down a request from Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky, to reconsider its 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex […]
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November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
NEW: Supreme Court declines to hear case on constitutionality of same-sex marriage
Border Patrol and ICE have different enforcement approaches, notes law prof Michael Kagan. Border Patrol, he said, is higher on the scale of aggressive tactics.
Trump’s purported ICE shake-up stirs worries over Utah’s immigration enforcement
A Border Patrol takeover of local leadership could bring more aggressive tactics to the region, like what federal agents have done in Los Angeles and Chicago, said a Nevada immigration law professor.
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Border Patrol and ICE have different enforcement approaches, notes law prof Michael Kagan. Border Patrol, he said, is higher on the scale of aggressive tactics.
Know what can be faster and cheaper than building new housing?
Office space is reborn as housing in Salt Lake City, but it has its limits
With a few projects already under their belt, Salt Lake City leadership is all-in on adaptive reuse. Still, finding the right building comes down to luck and opportunity.
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Know what can be faster and cheaper than building new housing?
Still no word of any progress on the negotiation front. What’ll happen if there’s no agreement by Tuesday?
Trump’s Colorado River deadline is almost here. Is Utah ready for cuts?
Because of drought, mandatory water cuts are nothing new in Utah. But the potential of large-scale reductions across the Colorado River Basin would present a steep challenge.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Still no word of any progress on the negotiation front. What’ll happen if there’s no agreement by Tuesday?
#SLC’s Japantown was bustling back in the early 20th century. Now a shadow of its former self, this recent discovery gives us a glimpse of that world as it was.
Century-old time capsule unearths the ‘thoughts, hopes and faith’ of SLC’s Japantown
The 101-year-old Japanese Church of Christ is one of two remaining buildings in Salt Lake City's Japantown district. The discovery of a cast iron box in the church's cornerstone is revealing the…
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
#SLC’s Japantown was bustling back in the early 20th century. Now a shadow of its former self, this recent discovery gives us a glimpse of that world as it was.
How will Utah test redistricting maps for partisan bias? The judge will determine the answer to *that* question before selecting the state’s new congressional map.
The arguments over Utah’s redistricting now hinge on how to judge a gerrymander
The Utah Legislature passed a law dictating how congressional maps can be tested for partisan favoritism. Plaintiffs argue it’s an attempt to get around the state’s ban on gerrymandering.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
How will Utah test redistricting maps for partisan bias? The judge will determine the answer to *that* question before selecting the state’s new congressional map.
“We don’t want Salt Lake City to turn into a Chicago,” said attorney Adam Crayk, who worries about a change in ICE leadership and tactics.
Trump’s purported ICE shake-up stirs worries over Utah’s immigration enforcement
A Border Patrol takeover of local leadership could bring more aggressive tactics to the region, like what federal agents have done in Los Angeles and Chicago, said a Nevada immigration law professor.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
“We don’t want Salt Lake City to turn into a Chicago,” said attorney Adam Crayk, who worries about a change in ICE leadership and tactics.
Conservationists see the new world emerging in Glen Canyon as a “living, breathing place" that must be preserved. Do the powers behind Lake Powell agree?
Busy beavers are building back as Lake Powell retreats
Drought and steady demand along the Colorado River are draining the nation's second-largest reservoir. Land that was once submerged is now full of beavers and thriving ecosystems.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Conservationists see the new world emerging in Glen Canyon as a “living, breathing place" that must be preserved. Do the powers behind Lake Powell agree?
Not all offices will be good candidates, but SLC is glad to have another tool up its sleeve for creative housing projects.
Office space is reborn as housing in Salt Lake City, but it has its limits
With a few projects already under their belt, Salt Lake City leadership is all-in on adaptive reuse. Still, finding the right building comes down to luck and opportunity.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Not all offices will be good candidates, but SLC is glad to have another tool up its sleeve for creative housing projects.
Apostles who join the Quorum are typically men who’ve been successful outside the church. In Caussé's case, he was the GM of the French food distributor Pomona.
The LDS Church’s new apostle is Gérald Caussé, a man central to the temple boom
Caussé brings an intimate knowledge of the church’s vast finances to the Quorom of the Twelve. He fills a vacancy left by the death of President Russell Nelson and the October appointment of…
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Apostles who join the Quorum are typically men who’ve been successful outside the church. In Caussé's case, he was the GM of the French food distributor Pomona.
It’s not just a domestic violence spike that advocates worry about. The shutdown has held up grant money, which could make handling any spike a challenge.
There’s worry Utah could see a shutdown-prompted domestic violence spike
Economic stress is one factor that can lead to violence. It can also prevent survivors from leaving a dangerous situation.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It’s not just a domestic violence spike that advocates worry about. The shutdown has held up grant money, which could make handling any spike a challenge.
Has your SLC flight been cancelled or delayed yet?
Heads up, the Salt Lake City airport is on the FAA’s flight reduction list
Salt Lake City International Airport is one of 40 hubs targeted by the Federal Aviation Administration for flight reductions due to the government shutdown and mounting pressure on air traffic…
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Has your SLC flight been cancelled or delayed yet?
The deadline is next week.
Trump’s Colorado River deadline is almost here. Is Utah ready for cuts?
Because of drought, mandatory water cuts are nothing new in Utah. But the potential of large-scale reductions across the Colorado River Basin would present a steep challenge.
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The deadline is next week.
The expansion plan includes adding 8 more officers to UVU’s police force. But that would still leave it short compared to police staffing at other large schools nationwide.
Post-Charlie Kirk, Utah Valley University is expanding its police force
Utah Valley University will hire eight additional police campus officers and two new safety managers to coordinate security for future events on campus. The school received harsh criticism for its…
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The expansion plan includes adding 8 more officers to UVU’s police force. But that would still leave it short compared to police staffing at other large schools nationwide.
Y’know what’s cool? Time capsules. #SLC’s historic Japantown church just found one that’s 101 years old.
Century-old time capsule unearths the ‘thoughts, hopes and faith’ of SLC’s Japantown
The 101-year-old Japanese Church of Christ is one of two remaining buildings in Salt Lake City's Japantown district. The discovery of a cast iron box in the church's cornerstone is revealing the…
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Y’know what’s cool? Time capsules. #SLC’s historic Japantown church just found one that’s 101 years old.
#utleg’s map tests defang Prop 4, say the plaintiffs. Conversely, lawmakers say those tests are must-haves for Prop 4 to have any teeth at all.
The arguments over Utah’s redistricting now hinge on how to judge a gerrymander
The Utah Legislature passed a law dictating how congressional maps can be tested for partisan favoritism. Plaintiffs argue it’s an attempt to get around the state’s ban on gerrymandering.
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#utleg’s map tests defang Prop 4, say the plaintiffs. Conversely, lawmakers say those tests are must-haves for Prop 4 to have any teeth at all.
The LDS Church’s newest apostle previously managed the church's money and welfare programs.
The LDS Church’s new apostle is Gérald Caussé, a man central to the temple boom
Caussé brings an intimate knowledge of the church’s vast finances to the Quorom of the Twelve. He fills a vacancy left by the death of President Russell Nelson and the October appointment of…
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The LDS Church’s newest apostle previously managed the church's money and welfare programs.
Leave it to the beavers.
Busy beavers are building back as Lake Powell retreats
Drought and steady demand along the Colorado River are draining the nation's second-largest reservoir. Land that was once submerged is now full of beavers and thriving ecosystems.
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Leave it to the beavers.