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Report: SLC warehouse buy for massive ICE detention center under review

The review throws plans for a massive Salt Lake City detention center — the first of its kind in Utah — into question.

News

The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing a wave of recent warehouse purchases — including <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one in Salt Lake City for $145 million" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/03/13/ice-buys-warehouse-salt-lake-city-detention-facility-utah" data-vars-content-id="b4943d6e-3cb2-4b84-aa3d-8d202a4a4a85" data-vars-headline="Report: SLC warehouse buy for massive ICE detention center under review" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/03/13/ice-buys-warehouse-salt-lake-city-detention-facility-utah" target="_self">one in Salt Lake City for $145 million</a> — amid growing scrutiny, according to multiple <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/mullin-noem-immigration-ice-warehouse-detention-warhouses-0141f54a48a47b1a6753aeaecc1b640b" data-vars-content-id="b4943d6e-3cb2-4b84-aa3d-8d202a4a4a85" data-vars-headline="Report: SLC warehouse buy for massive ICE detention center under review" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/mullin-noem-immigration-ice-warehouse-detention-warhouses-0141f54a48a47b1a6753aeaecc1b640b" target="_blank">reports</a>.Why it matters: The review throws plans for a massive Salt Lake City detention center — the first of its kind in Utah — into question.

Easter Egg hunts in and around Salt Lake

The bunny is hiding treats all around the valley.

Egg hunts and other Easter events are afoot this weekend around the Salt Lake Valley.<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="West Valley City" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wvc-ut.gov/1155/Easter-Events" data-vars-content-id="f8bb47f8-f15d-4d7d-a48a-64aa55d4fa71" data-vars-headline="Easter Egg hunts in and around Salt Lake" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wvc-ut.gov/1155/Easter-Events" target="_blank">West Valley City</a>: Multiple egg hunts — including for adults — and other activities Friday and Saturday at Centennial Park and the Family Fitness Center. Admission varies

HOAs gain ground in Utah

Utah has one of the highest rates of home listings with HOA dues, data shows.

Utah has one of the highest rates in the nation of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="home listings with HOA dues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/03/12/salt-lake-hoa-fees-home-listings" data-vars-content-id="e3b03571-531e-4e41-82f8-b7b03aed5775" data-vars-headline="HOAs gain ground in Utah" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/03/12/salt-lake-hoa-fees-home-listings" target="_self">home listings with HOA dues</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Realtor.com" data-vars-click-url="https://www.realtor.com/research/homeowners-associations-2025" data-vars-content-id="e3b03571-531e-4e41-82f8-b7b03aed5775" data-vars-headline="HOAs gain ground in Utah" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.realtor.com/research/homeowners-associations-2025" target="_blank">Realtor.com</a> data shows.Why it matters: Those dues are also rising, adding to housing costs just as prices <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stabilize" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kuer.org/business-economy/2026-01-07/utahs-housing-market-is-expected-to-be-running-in-place-in-2026" data-vars-content-id="e3b03571-531e-4e41-82f8-b7b03aed5775" data-vars-headline="HOAs gain ground in Utah" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kuer.org/business-economy/2026-01-07/utahs-housing-market-is-expected-to-be-running-in-place-in-2026" target="_blank">stabilize</a> in Utah&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cooling market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kuer.org/business-economy/2026-01-07/utahs-housing-market-is-expected-to-be-running-in-place-in-2026" data-vars-content-id="e3b03571-531e-4e41-82f8-b7b03aed5775" data-vars-headline="HOAs gain ground in Utah" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kuer.org/business-economy/2026-01-07/utahs-housing-market-is-expected-to-be-running-in-place-in-2026" target="_blank">cooling market</a>.

New history and art museums to open in Salt Lake City

One is dedicated to Utah history and another to fine arts.

Culture

Salt Lake City will welcome two new museums this summer: One dedicated to history and another to fine arts, City Weekly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cityweekly.net/ae/two-new-museums-will-debut-in-salt-lake-city-this-summer-f0daa357" data-vars-content-id="4aac3ec2-7075-4652-b78a-8db3ed583903" data-vars-headline="New history and art museums to open in Salt Lake City" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cityweekly.net/ae/two-new-museums-will-debut-in-salt-lake-city-this-summer-f0daa357" target="_blank">reports</a>. State of play: The Museum of Utah, which will focus on the state&#x27;s history, opens at the new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="North Capitol Building" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/01/20/north-capitol-building-opens" data-vars-content-id="4aac3ec2-7075-4652-b78a-8db3ed583903" data-vars-headline="New history and art museums to open in Salt Lake City" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/01/20/north-capitol-building-opens" target="_self">North Capitol Building</a> on Capitol Hill on June 27.

Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm

From Deltarune's West Valley invasion to Hurricane's FNAF takeover, pixel art is booming.

Welcome to Salt Lake City, where <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hilbert" data-vars-click-url="https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Hilbert" data-vars-content-id="88d6eb8f-94c3-4538-b231-799a708c4ad4" data-vars-headline="Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pokemon.fandom.com/wiki/Hilbert" target="_blank">Hilbert</a> charges through Glendale, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Raymond the Cat" data-vars-click-url="https://nookipedia.com/wiki/Raymond" data-vars-content-id="88d6eb8f-94c3-4538-b231-799a708c4ad4" data-vars-headline="Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://nookipedia.com/wiki/Raymond" target="_blank">Raymond the Cat</a> watches over Liberty Park, and a potential sapphic romance blooms in Emigration Canyon between Stardew Valley&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Haley" data-vars-click-url="https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Haley" data-vars-content-id="88d6eb8f-94c3-4538-b231-799a708c4ad4" data-vars-headline="Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Haley" target="_blank">Haley</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Melina" data-vars-click-url="https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Melina" data-vars-content-id="88d6eb8f-94c3-4538-b231-799a708c4ad4" data-vars-headline="Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://eldenring.fandom.com/wiki/Melina" target="_blank">Melina</a> from Elden Ring.State of play: Utah&#x27;s gamers <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="and" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/03/23/utah-anime-popularity-convention-store" data-vars-content-id="88d6eb8f-94c3-4538-b231-799a708c4ad4" data-vars-headline="Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/03/23/utah-anime-popularity-convention-store" target="_self">and</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="other" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/05/03/utah-star-wars-fans-rank-bookies-may-fourth" data-vars-content-id="88d6eb8f-94c3-4538-b231-799a708c4ad4" data-vars-headline="Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/05/03/utah-star-wars-fans-rank-bookies-may-fourth" target="_self">other</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fandoms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2022/09/21/fanx-brings-out-utah-cultural-norms" data-vars-content-id="88d6eb8f-94c3-4538-b231-799a708c4ad4" data-vars-headline="Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2022/09/21/fanx-brings-out-utah-cultural-norms" target="_self">fandoms</a> are frantically staking out territory on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wplace" data-vars-click-url="https://wplace.live/" data-vars-content-id="88d6eb8f-94c3-4538-b231-799a708c4ad4" data-vars-headline="Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wplace.live/" target="_blank">Wplace</a>, a viral new community drawing site where users can make their mark on a world map, one pixel at a time.

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Viral fandom map Wplace takes Utah by storm