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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, in blue, tours the Great Salt Lake at Farmington Bay on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)

Visiting EPA administrator throws support behind Great Salt Lake

At the same time, hundreds of Utahns gathered on Capitol Hill to protest the 40,000 acre hyperscale data center planned for construction near the Great Salt Lake.
By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | June 2, 2026

  This story was originally written for and published by nonprofit Utah News Dispatch. Before discussing the $1 billion allotment in President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget to help...

Left to right; Taylor, Ethan, and Conor Paur

Utah filmmakers debut first feature length film, “By His Hand”

The Paur brothers discuss the what inspired their film since founding their company, Scryer Productions.
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | May 30, 2026

Utah filmmaker Taylor Paur began working on a short film about a young woman leaving behind everything she knew in 2020.  Taylor and his two brothers, Ethan and Conor, founded Scryer Productions in...

Castle Rat's performance on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Zane Poss | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fantasy metal bands perform at the Union

Fantasy metal bands Dethklok, Amon Amarth and Castle Rat perform at the Union Event Center.
By Zane Poss, News Writer | May 26, 2026

  Two fantasy metal bands — one that explores the apocalypse and another that is viking-themed — performed at the Union Event Center in Salt Lake City on May 20th. Dethklok and Amon Amarth...

Attendees visit the Caputo's booth at the Natural History Museum of Utah on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Elise Golightly | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Natural history museum hosts third annual ‘food fest’

NHMU hosts third annual Utah Food Festival, a celebration of the state's "rich culinary heritage."
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | May 23, 2026

  The Natural History Museum of Utah hosted its third annual 'Food Fest' on May 16 and 17 and shared how they bring new flavors to visitors and new opportunities to vendors each year. This festival...

Intercultural Drum Exhibition from the North Stage on Saturday afternoon

Salt Lake City celebrates 40 years of Living Traditions

Cultural groups in the Salt Lake Valley gather downtown to share traditions for the festival’s 40th anniversary. 
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | May 23, 2026

  Salt Lake City hosted its 40th annual Living Traditions Festival, a free celebration of cultures, traditions and communities at the Civic Center last weekend.  Organizers collaborated with...

Crowds cheer as Snail Mail performs at Kilby Block Party at Utah State Fairpark on Friday, May 15th, 2026. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

90,000 fans attend seventh annual Kilby Block Party

Kilby Block Party attracted 90,000 fans to Salt Lake City for its three-day lineup of a wide range of indie artists.
By Leo LeBohec, Ashlee Astin, and Zane Poss | May 19, 2026

  This year's Kilby Block Party was as much about the experience of the festival as it was about the renowned musicians it hosted. The festival invited several well-known musicians such as Lorde,...

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Kilby Block Party strives to improve sustainability

Kilby Block Party 2026 shows major music festivals how to remain environmentally conscious.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | May 18, 2026

  Kilby Block Party (KBP) put effort in helping attendees actively minimize their ecological footprint while maximizing their music festival experience. The seventh annual Kilby Block Party...