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‘To Hold a Mountain’ rewrites the patriarchy through the lens of powerful women

Seven years and 230 days of filming, “To Hold a Mountain” is an example of how society can move forward.

By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor | January 29, 2026

This article is jointly published with K-UTE Radio as part of collaborative coverage of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Within the highlands of Sinjajevina reside Gara and Nada, two women...

Courtney Love takes back her story in ‘Antiheroine’

“Antiheroine” is a required prerequisite before listening to Courtney Love’s upcoming album.

By Lauren Smith and Elizabeth Griffee | January 29, 2026

This article is jointly published with K-UTE Radio as part of collaborative coverage of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. “Antiheroine,” directed by Edward Lovelace and James Hall, premiered...

‘Gail Daughtry’ is an accidental experience of the wacky corners within Hollywood

An unabashed conversation turns into an unserious adventure of self discovery in “Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity Sex Pass.”

By Luke Utley, Arts Writer | January 27, 2026

This article is jointly published with K-UTE Radio as part of collaborative coverage of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. “Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity Sex Pass” is written and directed...

Runnin’ Utes fall to BYU in Holy War rematch

Utah has struggled to close out games throughout the 2025-26 season. After falling victim to this once again, coaches and players are searching for answers.

By John Leone, Sports Editor | January 27, 2026

Utah played a top-15 BYU team tough for 30 minutes on the road but ultimately ran out of steam down the stretch, falling to 1-6 in conference play. Despite the 91-78 loss, Runnin’ Utes...

‘Frank & Louis’ confronts the hidden crisis of aging and dementia in American prisons

Petra Volpe premieres “Frank & Louis” at Sundance 2026.

By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | January 27, 2026

This article is jointly published with K-UTE Radio as part of collaborative coverage of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Sundance film “Frank & Louis” sparks conversations about...

Utah lawmakers reject secure firearm storage law for fourth year in a row

Rep. Stoddard said he plans to ‘keep bringing back’ similar bills in hopes of keeping guns out of kids’ hands

By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | January 27, 2026

This story is jointly published by nonprofits Amplify Utah and Utah News Dispatch to elevate diverse perspectives in local media through student and community journalism. For the fourth consecutive...

Lack of snow in Utah fuels uncertainty about future winters

Below-average snowfall disrupts ski season and highlights shifting climate patterns across the state, says NRCS and Brighton Ski Resort.

By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | January 27, 2026

Utah’s ski season has started later than usual this winter, as below-average snowfall across the state has delayed resort openings and raised questions about the reliability of winter conditions. Brian...

‘The Incomer’ is a Scottish tale that uplifts women in film

Louis Paxton's directorial debut subverts the harmful tropes that oftentimes define the role of eccentric women in film.

By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | January 27, 2026

This article is jointly published with K-UTE Radio as part of collaborative coverage of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. “The Incomer,” directed and written by Louis Paxton, premiered...

‘Nuisance Bear’ is a new kind of conservationist film

This Sundance documentary selection prioritizes indigenous voices over simplified stories.

By Lauren Smith | January 26, 2026

This article is jointly published with K-UTE Radio as part of collaborative coverage of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Saturday night’s screening of “Nuisance Bear,” a documentary...

Alex Fischman Cárdenas and Trout Cohen on the making of ‘¡PIKA!’

Part of the 2026 Sundance short film program, "¡PIKA!" is a surreal story of one man’s desperate, nightmarish quest for relief.

By Zoe Brown, Managing Editor | January 26, 2026

This article is jointly published with K-UTE Radio as part of collaborative coverage of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. We’ve all had an itch. But what happens when mundane discomfort...