Salt Lake City: Quick Facts

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One of Utah’s first gay bars, opened ‘in the shadow of the temple,’ shaped SLC history. Now, a permanent reminder lives downtown. • Nov. 8, 2026, 8:03 AM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

‘The breakfast bowl’: How fans and restaurants are adjusting to BYU-Utah’s 10 a.m. start • Nov. 5, 2026, 8:06 AM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

In the wake of shooting, LDS Church puts a Utah meetinghouse up for sale • Nov. 3, 2026, 12:31 PM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

Where are Utah and BYU ranked in the AP Top 25 entering rivalry week? • Nov. 1, 2026, 2:28 PM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

USA Bobsled strikes deals for higher-tech sleds, with eyes on 2034 Salt Lake City Games • Oct. 28, 2026, 9:13 PM ET (Washington Post)

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