The Bureau of Land Management recently worked to mitigate the impact of Phragmites australis, an invasive species near Great Salt Lake.

While Salt Lake City clashed often during the session with the Utah Legislature, Mendenhall said she’s thrilled SB26 passed. Salt Lake City reached an agreement with Smith Entertainment Group in October, which included a 0.5% sales tax increase toward $900 million in bonds Smith was allowed to seek.

SB26, which was approved by lawmakers Friday and now awaits the governor's signature, would create a path to funnel $900 million into renovating the Salt Palace Convention Center.

Salt Lake’s counter-culture is resilient, composed of contradictions, and bound by those who dare to live freely within a conservative framework.

KultureCity later provided training for most of the Salt Lake City Police Department. Airport staff will also receive training annually. What's next: This is the first of three sensory rooms that will be built at the airport. The remaining two are set to open in the fall.

Saying "It's the little things that make a difference," Salt Lake City firefighters showed how they always go above and beyond to keep residents safe.