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U alum set to run for U.S. representative

Liban Mohamed recently announced his candidacy for Utah's historically Republican congressional seat.
By Teanna Sorensen-Starr, Editor In Chief | January 14, 2026

  Born in Logan and raised in Ogden, Utah, University of Utah alum Liban Mohamed declared his candidacy for Utah’s historically Republican congressional seat last week. In Washington, D.C.'s...

At an anti-ICE rally in downtown Salt Lake City, a protester holds a PSL sign stating "Justice for Renee Nicole Good" on Jan. 8. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Protesters rally against ICE killing

Hundreds gathered in Salt Lake City to protest the killing of Renee Good, a resident in Minneapolis fatally shot by ICE on Jan. 7.
By Ella Sharrers and Luca DiGregorio | January 8, 2026

  On Jan. 8, protesters gathered in Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Park to rally against the killing of Renee Good by ICE officers in Minneapolis. Salt Lake City police officers estimated the crowd...

Veteran Adrian Rollins, member of About Face and PSL, criticizes the attack on Venezuela at a protest in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Photo by Leo LeBohec | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Protesters gather against US attack on Venezuela

On Jan. 3 in downtown Salt Lake City, Utahns gathered to protest recent US actions in Venezuela.
By Leo LeBohec, News Writer | January 4, 2026

  Protesters gathered on Saturday, Jan. 3 in front of the Wallace Federal Building in downtown Salt Lake City following a US strike on Venezuela. As part of a nationwide call for action, speakers...

The Utah State Capitol on Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo by Luca DiGregorio | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Legislature repeals HB267

The Utah Legislature has repealed a bill that banned collective bargaining after Governor Cox called a special session on Sunday, Dec. 7.
By Luca DiGregorio, News Writer | December 11, 2025

  The Utah Legislature has repealed HB267, a bill that passed during the 2025 general session. The bill prohibited public employees from engaging in collective bargaining. In a special session...

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Politicizing vaccination and the rise of measles in Utah

As anti-vaccine politics fuel high vaccine exemption rates, measles cases are surging in Utah and Arizona.
By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | November 29, 2025

This article originally appeared in the Off-Script print issue, in stands November 2025. It has not been updated and some information may be out of date. Utah is experiencing its largest measles outbreak...

Fans watch the Wallows perform at Kilby Block Party 6. (Photo by Hailey Edmonds | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SLC music scene feels impact of rising ticket prices

Nationally, concert ticket costs have risen exponentially. Here’s how one artist and local venue are attempting to keep tickets affordable in Utah.
By Georgia Metcalf, News Writer | November 21, 2025

  Salt Lake City is home to many intimate music venues. Small, local concert halls like The State Room, Kilby Court and Soundwell have hosted various shows ranging from bluegrass shows to indie...

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The Dignity Index aims to heal divides through dialogue

The Dignity Index's new campus office at the U aims to study and reduce political contempt through research, education and dialogue.
By Kate Keith, News Writer | November 18, 2025

  The Dignity Index has opened its first official office at the University of Utah. The U-based initiative is working to measure and counteract the tone of contempt in American public life. The...

Pedestrians cross the streets in Salt Lake City on Apr. 7, 2024. (Photo by Minh "Polaris" Vuong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SNAP delays hit SLC food banks in shutdown

As the longest U.S. government shutdown meets its end, food organizations across Salt Lake City continue to feel the effects.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | November 14, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a U.S. federal program that provides food-purchasing assistance to low- and no-income individuals to help them maintain...