TracFone Targets Low-income Customers

Not everyone happy about TracFone price plans, however.

POSTED // Jun 30,2010 - The company TracFone is looking to be a pioneer in Utah, as the first company offering federally subsidized phone service to Utah’s homeless and low-income population ...

Police Threaten Utah Sellers of Spice

Marijuana alternative is legal—for now.

POSTED // Jun 29,2010 - In May, UPD hand-delivered letters containing threats of investigation to nearly 10 head shops that sell spice products ...

West Valley's Burdensome Beautification Laws

Carpet Barn owners stuggle with Redwood Road beauty requirements.

POSTED // Jun 23,2010 - Carpet Barn owner Ken MacQueen, 69, never worried about Redwood Road’s beautification ordinances, though he considered them too costly and unfairly implemented ...

For-profit Charter School Conflicts in Utah

Legacy of voucher fight on state charter school board.

POSTED // Jun 22,2010 - As charter schools continue to grow within Utah’s educational system, the expanded opportunities don’t apply only to students. People who make money by advising new charter schools, managi

Briscoe vs. Kaye for House District 25

Dems seek the open seat in the Legislature.

POSTED // Jun 16,2010 - When Rep. Chris Johnson, D-Salt Lake City, decided against seeking another term, the Legislature lost one of its most liberal politicians ...

Noyce vs. Bradshaw for Salt Lake County Council

Competition for open seat in District 1.

POSTED // Jun 16,2010 - On the Salt Lake County Council, Joe Hatch was known for being an outspoken liberal stalwart ...

Lee vs. Bridgewater Constitution Pop Quiz

They both love it, but who knows it better?

POSTED // Jun 16,2010 - A trivia quiz and short answers about Constitutional principles, amendments and Founding Fathers.

Salt Lake City Council Grapples With Social Media

POSTED // Jun 9,2010 - Salt Lake City Council Chairman J.T. Martin has a problem—he can’t walk faster than Twitter can broadcast a message. Personal interaction remains his preferred method of reaching out to re

Divorced dad hunger strikes to protest child support laws

POSTED // Jun 8,2010 - Fed up with the system that jailed him for falling behind on child support payments, Kenyon Eastin refused to eat for three weeks.

Zions Bank Shareholders Try to Limit Executive Pay

POSTED // Jun 2,2010 - Gerald Armstrong, a Denver native with a small share in Zions Bancorporation but a large chip on his shoulder for reforming practices ...