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Data: Redfin. Chart: Axios VisualsHome prices in the Salt Lake metro area rose steadily this spring after the market seemingly cooled a bit last year.Why it matters: Summer is the most fruitful home-selling season, so we're checking out where the market stands.By the numbers: The median price as of May was $534,900, up from $530,500.What's next: Elevated mortgage rates, which are dampening the appeal and affordability of home buying, could remain high for longer.The Fed signaled in June that only one interest rate cut is coming this year.Zoom in: The high mortgage rates are especially significant in Utah, where existing homeowners enjoy unusually low mortgage rates, disincentivizing them to sell. That likely adds pressure to Salt Lake's already-strapped housing supply.

The Utah Transit Authority building in Salt Lake City is pictured on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch) The Federal Transit Administration has awarded more than $18 million to the Utah Transit Authority to replace old diesel-powered buses with a new electric fleet, part of a grant awards program for low- and no-emission buses and facilities.

If you're looking to escape the mundane and dive into a mix of scenic beauty, cultural festivities, and quirky local charm, Salt Lake County is your go-to destination this summer. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a festival fanatic, or someone who simply enjoys a good farmer’s market (who doesn’t love fresh produce and artisanal bread?), here are five compelling reasons why Salt Lake County should top your travel list this August. Trust us when we say that the only thing salty here will be the lake!

Salt Lake Tribune staff members announced in a letter Monday their intent to unionize. The big picture: The Tribune is the latest newsroom in the U.S. to seek unionization, following in the footsteps of major publications like the Los Angeles Times, the Texas Tribune, and more.Why it matters: Since the pandemic, a record number of journalists have joined unions over concerns about layoffs, wages, representation among editorial staff, and new leadership. State of play: In a letter sent to newsroom leaders, the majority of Tribune staffers said tying professional performance to web traffic "disincentivizes meaningful journalism that serves our true...

A wanted fugitive from the Salt Lake area and his girlfriend were arrested last week in the Fruitland area where they were found hiding out. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office was made aware that fugitive Pohiva Fatafehi was suspected to be hiding in Duchesne County and that he was known to be armed and dangerous. On July 12th, detectives and deputies responded to the area of Current Creek Meadows in an attempt to locate Fatafehi and were given a tip to check a certain camp trailer. Officers surrounded the trailer and commanded anyone inside to exit. Fatafehi’s girlfriend, 23-year-old Meliame Angilau, exited the trailer. After being given more commands, Fatafehi eventually exited the trailer and was placed into custody. In addition to drug paraphernalia in plain sight, a search of the trailer revealed blank checks, a printer, multiple IDs belonging to other people, personal documents with Social Security numbers and bank accounts belonging to other individuals, methamphetamine, prescription drugs belonging to another individual, and additional drug paraphernalia. Angilau told detectives that they had taken the checks and other items from a house they had lived in before coming to the Fruitland area. Fatafehi was booked into Duchesne County Jail on active warrants before being released to the Springville Police Department. He was taken to the Utah County Jail on charges of kidnapping and burglary. Angilau was booked into the Duchesne County Jail on over 21 charges, including drug related offenses, theft, and felony charges related to the forgery and unlawful possession of financial cards. Officers noted that if the suspect is released from custody it is likely she will flee this jurisdiction and continue to take others personal documents for monetary gain. It was ordered that she be held without bail. Her initial appearance in court was held on July 15th.

SALT LAKE CITY — Just as one officer told a wanted man to show his hands, another Salt Lake police officer drew his weapon and it fired almost immediately, striking the suspect in his hand. In body camera video released Monday by the Salt Lake City Police Department, the...

In commemoration of City Weekly's 40th anniversary, we are digging into our archives to celebrate. Each week, we FLASHBACK to a story or column from our past in honor of four decades of local alt-journalism. Whether the names and issues are familiar or new, we are grateful to have this unique newspaper to contain them all.

Bryce Bird, air quality director at the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, said that the worsening haze on the Wasatch Front is a product of a recent change in weather.

Utah voters who challenged political boundaries drawn by the Legislature celebrated last week after the state’s high court gave them a win, ruling that the Utah Constitution guarantees citizens the right to change their government through ballot initiatives. Lawmakers overstepped their authority, the Utah Supreme Court ruled, when they...

In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights on the findings and provide Utah residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You. A recent study adds to the evidence that there is a solid link between sleep apnea and...

City Cast Salt Lake Host Ali Vallarta is rating the 511 parks she's trying to visit this year. Find out which ones rank high on her list already. Plus, Artes de Mexico's artist-in-residence, Amos Guiora on anti-war marches in Jerusalem, and the return of Meet Your Maker. Mondays are now...

LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah (KUTV) — The motorcyclist killed in a head-on collision up Little Cottonwood Canyon has been identified by authorities. Salt Lake County Sheriff's deputies said 38-year-old Neil Munroe was killed on impact in the crash that occurred just before 7:45 p.m. on Friday, July 12. Authorities...

ALTA — A motorcyclist was killed Friday after he collided with a car in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Neil Munroe, 38, was riding his motorcycle westbound down the canyon at around 7:43 p.m. when he collided with an eastbound vehicle coming around a turn, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office says. The crash happened near the Iron Blosam Hotel at Snowbird.

LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah, July 13, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Salt Lake County Sheriff‘s Office has identified a man killed Friday in Little Cottonwood Canyon when his westbound motorcycle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck an eastbound vehicle. The man who died was Neil Munroe, 38. The...

SALT LAKE CITY – Melvin Roy Hunter, 71, of Salt Lake County, has been sentenced to 14 months of home detention as part of a 40-month probation period. He was also ordered to pay $105,301.30 in restitution for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Ted Stewart following Hunter's admission of guilt in April 2024.

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office has filed charges in the death of a vulnerable adult, after the victim was allegedly dosed with heroin, was suffering from an infection, and living in unsanitary conditions.