Kyle Hansen

Maybe the machines are out for us.
My phone just transcribed a robocall voicemail as "you'll be automatically injured for a chance to win a US trip of your choice." 😬

Inpatient mental health treatment at SLC V.A. halted, but officials won’t say why Inpatient mental health services at SLC's veterans hospital have been shut down. Nobody is saying why veterans are being diverted to other treatment programs.

Inpatient mental health services at SLC's veterans hospital have been shut down, and nobody is saying why veterans are being diverted to other treatment programs.

Utah’s school voucher program is unconstitutional, judge rules A judge ruled Friday that Utah’s $100 million “Utah Fits All” scholarship program is unconstitutional.

A judge ruled Friday that Utah’s $100 million “Utah Fits All” scholarship program is unconstitutional.

A sports and entertainment district in Sandy? Real Salt Lake’s new owners are making plans. The sale of Real Salt Lake has some dreaming of another sports and entertainment district in Utah. One official says she'd welcome the Millers' plans.

The sale of Real Salt Lake has some dreaming of another sports and entertainment district in Utah. One official says she'd welcome the Millers' plans.

Federal judge throws out a would-be class-action lawsuit against the LDS Church over tithing A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action suit accusing the LDS Church of fraud over the faith's financial practices, specifically about tithing.

A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class-action suit accusing the LDS Church of fraud over the faith's financial practices, specifically about tithing.

Did Utah’s conservative politics drive the Sundance Film Festival to the blue state next door? Did Utah’s conservative politics — like a pride flag ban — drive the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado?

Did Utah’s conservative politics — like the pride flag ban — drive the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, Colorado?

Lagoon to ‘phase out’ zoo after years of criticism Lagoon's zoo is shutting down after nearly 60 years.

Scoop: Lagoon's controversial zoo will "phase out" over the next calendar year and eventually close — after nearly 60 years.

Six big cats have already been moved to a sanctuary in Colorado.

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LDS Church changes its polygamy cartoons for children — including the message The LDS Church has revised illustrations explaining polygamy to kids, eliminating some cartoons and changing the message from "obedience" to "a rare exception" to the teaching of monogamy.

The LDS Church has revised illustrations explaining polygamy to kids, eliminating some cartoons and changing the message from "obedience" to "a rare exception" to the teaching of monogamy.

Protestors gathered on the steps of the Utah State Capitol at noon Monday as part of another nationwide #50501 demonstration condemning the actions of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and urging Democratic leaders to fight back.
(Photos by Tribune photographer Trent Nelson)

Nazi flags can fly in Utah schools, but not pride flags, GOP lawmaker says A new bill would allow for Nazi and Confederate flags to be displayed in Utah schools and government buildings, but pride flags would be banned.

A new bill would allow for Nazi and Confederate flags to be displayed in Utah schools and government buildings, but pride flags would be banned.

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So glad to hear this!

Samuel Bateman gets 50 years in prison after admitting he sexually abused his child ‘wives’ in FLDS offshoot Ten girls that polygamous prophet Samuel Bateman took as wives will “live with the memories and the trauma” forever, prosecutors argued before a judge on Monday sentenced him to serve 50 years in pris...

BREAKING: Samuel Bateman will spend the next 50 years in federal prison — essentially a life sentence for the 48-year-old.

A Utah couple infiltrated a new polygamous sect and helped put its abusive leader behind bars. Read Part 1. Polygamous leader Samuel Bateman thought a Utah couple was filming him and his followers for a documentary. But they were turning over their recordings to the FBI.

Another must-read from my amazing colleagues:

After FLDS leader Warren Jeffs went to prison, Sam Bateman started accumulating followers. And then began abusing children.

But this story goes beyond that and shows how a couple outside the community helped bring Bateman down.

In a rare move, the LDS Church compromises with town on disputed temple design A tense debate between a Texas town and the LDS Church leads to rare compromise on the proposed McKinney Temple.

I'll be honest -- this one surprised me.

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Don't worry, I'll let you come visit 😆

This story is terrifying and fascinating. A must-read (and watch the video, too)!

15 years after a man died in the Nutty Putty Cave, his family and rescuers still struggle to escape the darkness Fifteen years after John Jones died in the Nutty Putty Cave, the story has become a scar for some and a curiosity for many.

Fifteen years after the Nutty Putty Cave tragedy, John Jones’ story continues to resonate deeply. His family, rescuers, and the world still reflect on the events of that day — grappling with grief, finding healing, and carrying on his legacy.

I'm so excited about this news. The Tribune is doing amazing work and we want it to reach more people.

Writer excommunicated during LDS Church’s ‘September Six’ purge is ‘rebaptized’ — with a twist What Lavina Fielding Anderson, one of the "September Six" excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sought in life, she finally achieved in death: readmission into the faith...

The latest in the saga of excommunicated LDS writer/editor Lavina Fielding Anderson. What do you think about this latest development?

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‘Ruined them for a baby’: Birth mother facing eviction after she says Utah adoption provider took back offer for thousands in cash Tammy Perzia says about a year ago, she made a mistake. One that led her to Utah and now has her and her fiance on the verge of homelessness. An adoption advocate says Perzia is the latest victim of a...

Tammy Perzia says ~a year ago, she made a huge mistake. One that led her to Utah and now has her on the verge of homelessness. An adoption advocate alleges she's the latest victim of a predatory agency that was recently relicensed despite “repeated,”“potentially criminal” violations of state law

"The report doesn’t mention liberal arts programs by name, though faculty members across the state have expressed concern that those will be targeted. Meanwhile, it does suggest expansions for health, science and business career offerings."

It's so fun to see everyone coming to Bluesky this week. Welcome!

Wow. Who is going to buy this?

Load-bearing comma.

Scott D. Pierce, longtime TV critic at Tribune and D-News, dies Scott D. Pierce wrote about television, and other topics, over 34 years — first with the Deseret News and since 2010 for The Salt Lake Tribune. He died Friday, May 24; he was 64.

Another heartbreak this week. Scott was always a delight to work with, even when dealing with readers angry over his work.

This is terrible news. I had the chance to work with Marshall in Las Vegas. He was an amzing journalist and a great guy to work with.

Should the Ten Commandments hang in Utah’s public schools? Thus saith this lawmaker: yes. Utah GOP Rep. Mike Petersen has introduced legislation requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.

A Utah lawmaker wants to require every public school in the state to display framed copies of the Ten Commandments in a prominent location.

There was a lot of news in 2023. Here's a look at some of Utah's top stories, based on reader interest.

Latter-day Saint leader known for his compassion is faith’s newest apostle The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints names a new apostle, XXXX. to replace M. Russell Ballard.

Patrick Kearon, an Englishman known to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for his compassion toward refugees and abuse survivors, was named Friday to be the faith’s newest apostle.