The Daily Buzz

Sports editor Aaron Falk talks with reporter Julie Jag about the "Powder Poachers" of Eagle Point ski resort who allegedly skinned up the mountain to ski fresh powder on the private property. A Utah ski story for the ages.

Utah passed a grim and heartbreaking milestone this week, with health officials confirming that more than 4,500 people have in the Beehive State during the COVID-19 pandemic.

And don't forget to spring your clocks for this weekend!

If you've tried to find an apartment in the greater-Salt Lake City area, you know it isn't easy. And if you've been lucky enough to find a place to rent, you're paying more than years past. Check out real estate reporter Tony Semerad's reporting on the Utah rental market.

Columnist Robert Gehrke talks with state Sen. Dan McCay about the Legislature's last minute scramble to pass a bill targeting transgender students in Utah.

And Open Lands reporter Brian Maffly discusses his reporting on an unwelcome beast living in Utah Lake.

In the final moments of the 2022 Utah Legislative general session, Republican lawmakers introduced a last-minute bill to ban transgender students from participating in athletics.

Politics columnist Robert Gehrke has the inside scoop on how lawmakers got the bill to the floor and why Gov. Spencer Cox says he'll veto the bill.

And Kim Bojórquez reports on the increased threats and harassment public officials and public employees are receiving in the the current political climate.

It's Republican and Utah United Parties caucus day. Politicians, and political hopefuls, are vying for their chance to be on Utahns ballots later this year. Politics journalists Bryan Schott talks with managing editor Grant Burningham about this year's GOP caucus day.

The Tribune's Jessica Miller has spent the last few years reporting on Utah's teen treatment industry. Jessica introduces her new podcast called "Sent Away.

And reporter Courtney Tanner reports on how the Utah Legislature left Beehive State teachers bruised this year.

The Utah Legislature have finished their 2022 general session and now all eyes turn to Gov. Spencer Cox to see what bills he's sign or veto. If history is an indicator, nearly all of the legislation will become law by months end.

Open lands reporter Brian Maffly talks with managing editor Grant Burningham about lawmakers plans for Utah Lake and Bears Ears National Monument.

And Leia Larsen discusses her reporting on the Legislature's changes to the Utah Inland Port authority board.

It's the last day of the Utah Legislature's 2022 general session, but it's going to be a long one. After a long week of debate and making laws, the Legislature will hold marathon session on Friday.

Politics reporter Bethany Rodgers talks with BYU associated dean and professor Julie Valentine about a bill that hopes to curb online dating related sexual assaults.

Next, Utah Eats reporter Stefene Russell discusses her recent reporting on a local Salt Lake City artist whose work has been selected to adorn Pabst Blue Ribbon beer cans.

And while it's been warm the last few days along the Wasatch Front, meteorologist don't think the mild temperatures will stick around for much longer.

The Utah Legislature is down to the final two days of the forty-five day annual general session. Politics journalists and columnist Robert Gehrke explains the why it's always a rush to the finish at the Utah Capitol.

And Zak Podmore reports on a regional AAA employee's fight for a new contract.

The Utah National Guard has started to remove the the two Black Hawk helicopters that crashed last week from a mountain near Snowbird. But how? The answer: another helicopter.

The Utah Legislature is down to three days in their annual general session.

Salt Lake City Democratic Sen. Derek Kitchen talks with managing editor Grant Burningham about how the session has gone this year and what it's like to be part of the minority party in the Capitol.

And photo manager Chris Samuels reports on how Ukrainian members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are making it through the Russian attack on their county.

The Utah House Rules Committee unanimously voted to restrict media aaccess to lawmakers on the House floor on Monday. The resolution, similar to one already passed in the Utah Senate, will now go to a full vote in the House.

Salt Lake Tribune Opinion Editor George Pyle explains why Utahns, other than journalists, should care about the rule change.

And journalists Alixel Cabrera discusses her reporting on the Utah Department of Transportation's plan to build a new intersection on the west side of town.

Finally, are lawmakers down for online alcohol orders?

After 40 days of law making, it is the final week of the 2022 Utah Legislature's general session.

One lawmaker has proposed a bill that would allow Utahns to pay their taxes, and other government fees, with cryptocurrency like Bitcoin.

And culture reporter Palak Jayswal discusses her reporting on librarians being on the front line of book bans.