Treasures such as Abravanel Hall and the Fifth Ward Latter-day Saint meetinghouse, preservationists warn, aren’t the only historic buildings in the Beehive State to find themselves in harm’s way. But with a swell of new attention and support for those Salt Lake City landmarks grabbing recent headlines, Preservation Utah issued its more detailed list of the state’s most endangered notable buildings and places. Whether in direct danger of demolition or menaced by neglect, future development, natural disasters or other factors, the 17 buildings or sites in five counties all need...

SALT LAKE CITY — A driver suffered critical injuries when their vehicle struck a utility pole in downtown Salt Lake City Wednesday morning, according to police.

The Salt Lake City Police Department said delays and road closures are expected near South Temple and West Temple due to the crash, in a post on the social platform X. Police said the crash involved an SUV and are investigating speed and impairment as possible factors.

More information was not immediately available.

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Demonstrators lock arms and surround an encampment in support of Palestine at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 29, 2024. Editor’s note: This open letter to campus protesters was originally published on Facebook by the author. It is published with her permission and has been lightly edited for clarity and style. I’ve seen other people write to you, but I just walked among you at one of your campus encampments — George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Here are my thoughts: Instead of hanging out...

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