Utah prison appoints second female warden in modern prison era

The Utah State Correctional Facility has appointed its second female warden, Sharon D’Amico, who brings nearly 30 years of experience and joins in a historic moment with dual female leadership across Utah’s state prisons. Read More »

Angels from the realms of glory (better have their papers)

Didn’t we learn in church we’re all children of God? Maybe I misunderstood. Read More »

Seasonal affective disorder: Symptoms, causes and ways to cope

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes, often treated with light therapy, vitamin D, medication or counseling and manageable through lifestyle adjustments like exercise and good sleep habits. Read More »

Outgoing Decisions and Future Challenges

With elections behind us, attention now turns to the actions of outgoing governments in their final days. The so-called “lame duck” period often comes with a mix of activity—some of it meaningful, some of it questionable—as leaders prepare to hand over the reins. Read More »

6 unique shopping experiences for the holiday season

Give your loved ones something special for the holidays by shopping at locally-owned stores. Read More »

Doing more with less in a tight budget year

Our Salt Lake County budget process is wrapping up, and I wanted to share some of the things we’ve done as we look to approve the 2025 budget. Read More »

New treatments can help those struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Transcranial magnetic stimulation could be an answer to Seasonal Affective Disorder. Read More »

Groundbreaking simulation explores life after jail in Salt Lake County

New initiative illuminates post-jail challenges in Salt Lake County. Read More »

Utah leads in AI workforce preparation

Utah is positioning itself as a national leader in AI workforce preparation by integrating AI into K-12 and higher education curricula, fostering both technical skills and ethical responsibility. Read More »