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Rogan podcast doesn't paint the full picture of homelessness in SLC

Comedian Shane Gillis said he chased down by "ten homeless guys" when he was starting out in SLC's comedy scene.

Politics

Despite the viral Joe Rogan clip zeroing in on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Salt Lake City&#x27;s homelessness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/08/07/utah-homelessness-falls-chronic-mental-illness" data-vars-content-id="510bddcf-803b-4079-be61-e92c12b8a880" data-vars-headline="Rogan podcast doesn&#x27;t paint the full picture of homelessness in SLC" 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/2026/08/07/utah-homelessness-falls-chronic-mental-illness" target="_self">Salt Lake City&#x27;s homelessness</a>, new data shows it&#x27;s actually declining.Why it matters: Homelessness is down in Utah for the first time in six years, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="barriers to affordable housing" data-vars-click-url="https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/07/21/home-prices-salt-lake-county-break-record/" data-vars-content-id="510bddcf-803b-4079-be61-e92c12b8a880" data-vars-headline="Rogan podcast doesn&#x27;t paint the full picture of homelessness in SLC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/07/21/home-prices-salt-lake-county-break-record/" target="_blank">barriers to affordable housing</a> remain.

True crime TV series highlights missing Utah man

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A Utah missing person case from 2009 is getting another look with the Freeform <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="true crime" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/07/15/my-favorite-murder-podcast-to-tour-in-slc" data-vars-content-id="2bcfe0cd-9e59-4f1b-9f87-e69ba8bf8419" data-vars-headline="True crime TV series highlights missing Utah man" 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/2025/07/15/my-favorite-murder-podcast-to-tour-in-slc" target="_self">true crime</a> series &quot;Somebody Knows Something,&quot; streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.Driving the news: A 42-minute <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="episode" data-vars-click-url="https://www.disneyplus.com/play/effca214-e61a-4d19-abf3-d24f0409368a" data-vars-content-id="2bcfe0cd-9e59-4f1b-9f87-e69ba8bf8419" data-vars-headline="True crime TV series highlights missing Utah man" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.disneyplus.com/play/effca214-e61a-4d19-abf3-d24f0409368a" target="_blank">episode</a> released this week reviews the disappearance of then-30-year-old Steve Koecher, a St. George man who was last seen Dec. 13, 2009 on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surveillance footage" data-vars-click-url="https://news3lv.com/news/local/the-search-for-man-who-went-missing-in-henderson-in-2009-continues" data-vars-content-id="2bcfe0cd-9e59-4f1b-9f87-e69ba8bf8419" data-vars-headline="True crime TV series highlights missing Utah man" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news3lv.com/news/local/the-search-for-man-who-went-missing-in-henderson-in-2009-continues" target="_blank">surveillance footage</a> in Henderson, Nevada.

Exclusive: Defense contractors unveil collaborative in Utah

The group could make smaller businesses more competitive in an industry where startups often don't have the resources to wait years for a big government payday.

Aerospace

Utah defense contractor CenCore has launched a coalition of businesses that plan to work together to win defense and intelligence agency contracts.Why it matters: The group — dubbed the Integrated Warfighter Ecosystem (IWE) — could make smaller businesses more competitive in an industry where startups often don&#x27;t have the resources to wait years for a big government payday, CenCore CEO Adam Fife tells Axios.

Inside the U.S.'s 1st Knoops in Salt Lake City

Knoops founder tells Axios that the brand is well-suited in Utah, where its products appeal to people who avoid coffee and alcohol.

Food and Drink

Knoops, a British cafe serving chocolate-infused drinks, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opens its first U.S. location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/08/06/knoops-chocolate-first-us-store-opening" data-vars-content-id="184085dd-3f64-44b4-9710-dd1c35891764" data-vars-headline="Inside the U.S.&#x27;s 1st Knoops 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/2026/08/06/knoops-chocolate-first-us-store-opening" target="_self">opens its first U.S. location</a> in Salt Lake City Friday — and Axios got a behind-the-scenes look inside.The big picture: Knoops&#x27; arrival comes as artisan cocoa-based beverages <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gain steam" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article313138672.html" data-vars-content-id="184085dd-3f64-44b4-9710-dd1c35891764" data-vars-headline="Inside the U.S.&#x27;s 1st Knoops in Salt Lake City" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article313138672.html" target="_blank">gain steam</a> nationally, fueled by viral social media trends and greater consumer demand for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ethically sourced chocolate" data-vars-click-url="https://rawmanticchocolate.com/blogs/rawmantic-chocolate-blog/why-consumers-are-switching-to-artisanal-chocolate?srsltid=AfmBOoqbXIGK-PcA7cuGpftZibFJFRcXBilas1XhQgfHNUnemqaFupnz" data-vars-content-id="184085dd-3f64-44b4-9710-dd1c35891764" data-vars-headline="Inside the U.S.&#x27;s 1st Knoops in Salt Lake City" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rawmanticchocolate.com/blogs/rawmantic-chocolate-blog/why-consumers-are-switching-to-artisanal-chocolate?srsltid=AfmBOoqbXIGK-PcA7cuGpftZibFJFRcXBilas1XhQgfHNUnemqaFupnz" target="_blank">ethically sourced chocolate</a>.

How the Lakers' $12.5B sale could impact the Jazz's value

The Los Angeles Lakers' $12.5 billion price tag could lift the value of other NBA teams

Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$12.5 billion valuation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/12/josh-kushner-bob-iger-lakers" data-vars-content-id="e73c3bff-e994-48ce-af5c-6da703129fa0" data-vars-headline="How the Lakers&#x27; $12.5B sale could impact the Jazz&#x27;s value" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/12/josh-kushner-bob-iger-lakers" target="_self">$12.5 billion valuation</a> is raising fresh questions about how much the Utah Jazz are worth since the team was last purchased almost six years ago.The big picture: Although a Jazz sale is unlikely in the near future, the Lakers&#x27; new price tag could <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lift the value of other NBA teams" data-vars-click-url="https://www.forbes.com/sites/hanktucker/2026/08/13/the-los-angeles-lakers-record-125-billion-sale-resets-the-market-for-sports-teams/" data-vars-content-id="e73c3bff-e994-48ce-af5c-6da703129fa0" data-vars-headline="How the Lakers&#x27; $12.5B sale could impact the Jazz&#x27;s value" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/hanktucker/2026/08/13/the-los-angeles-lakers-record-125-billion-sale-resets-the-market-for-sports-teams/" target="_blank">lift the value of other NBA teams</a>, according to Forbes.

RSL apologizes for omitting women's soccer star on social media

The former NFL defensive end got a nod — but not his soccer star wife.

Real Salt Lake <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="apologized" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/realsaltlake/status/2077837260528267482?s=20" data-vars-content-id="c07b19dc-f3ec-45e9-aa41-bf8f53ea7ecf" data-vars-headline="RSL apologizes for omitting women&#x27;s soccer star on social media" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/realsaltlake/status/2077837260528267482?s=20" target="_blank">apologized</a> Friday for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="post on X" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/realsaltlake/status/2077563534951821536" data-vars-content-id="c07b19dc-f3ec-45e9-aa41-bf8f53ea7ecf" data-vars-headline="RSL apologizes for omitting women&#x27;s soccer star on social media" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/realsaltlake/status/2077563534951821536" target="_blank">post on X</a> that showed former NFL defensive end J.J. Watt attending a game at America First Field with his family — without acknowledging his wife, Kealia, was herself a homegrown soccer star. <div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-vars-category="rich" data-vars-sub-category="undefined-embed" data-vars-content-id="c07b19dc-f3ec-45e9-aa41-bf8f53ea7ecf"><a href="https://x.com/realsaltlake/status/2077563534951821536"></a></blockquote><div style="display:none"></div></div>Driving the news: Kealia Watt — or Kealia Ohai for most of her career — is &quot;one of the most decorated players to ever come out of this state,&quot; RSL&#x27;s X account posted.<ul><li>The daughter of Draper won eight state championships between youth and high school soccer leagues, was a two-time Utah Gatorade Athlete of the Year, joined the U.S. youth national teamer at 13 and scored the game-winning goal in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final.</li><li>She won a national title with the University of North Carolina and joined the Houston Dash as the No. 2 overall draft pick. She eventually became their captain, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="retired" data-vars-click-url="https://people.com/jj-and-kealia-watt-share-their-funny-first-date-story-exclusive-7976109" data-vars-content-id="c07b19dc-f3ec-45e9-aa41-bf8f53ea7ecf" data-vars-headline="RSL apologizes for omitting women&#x27;s soccer star on social media" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://people.com/jj-and-kealia-watt-share-their-funny-first-date-story-exclusive-7976109" target="_blank">retired</a> from the Chicago Stars (Red Stars at the time) a few years ago, RSL wrote.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;We are deeply sorry,&quot; RSL posted. &quot;Thank you for all you do for the sport.&quot;

Utah Mammoth reveal 2026-27 season schedule

Utah is entering its third season after relocating from Arizona.

The Utah Mammoth announced their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026–27 schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nhl.com/utah/schedule" data-vars-content-id="1977a789-517b-43ec-9eb6-00b4b5fede36" data-vars-headline="Utah Mammoth reveal 2026-27 season schedule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nhl.com/utah/schedule" target="_blank">2026–27 schedule</a> Thursday, opening the season at the Delta Center against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 1.The intrigue: Each NHL team will play 84 games in an expanded schedule, which hasn&#x27;t happened since 1993–94.

Get to know the new Jazz roster

The Jazz have emphasized on replacing center Walker Kessler as the team finalizes its roster.

The Jazz have made big personnel moves in the past few weeks, with an emphasis on replacing center <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Walker Kessler" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DajEFU0mo2p/" data-vars-content-id="f15697b8-d8f4-4e3a-81fa-f8a08cb2b628" data-vars-headline="Get to know the new Jazz roster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DajEFU0mo2p/" target="_blank">Walker Kessler</a> after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="trading" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nba.com/news/walker-kessler-trade-los-angeles-lakers" data-vars-content-id="f15697b8-d8f4-4e3a-81fa-f8a08cb2b628" data-vars-headline="Get to know the new Jazz roster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nba.com/news/walker-kessler-trade-los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank">trading</a> him to the Lakers for future draft advantages. <ul><li>Here are the latest roster updates and why they matter: </li></ul>

RSL's Zavier Gozo makes MLS All-Star roster

Real Salt Lake may have been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="aced out" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/06/11/salt-lake-city-world-cup-snub-olympics-rsl-utah" data-vars-content-id="20e2ddf3-a1a7-47f2-abc7-afe969d8e995" data-vars-headline="RSL&#x27;s Zavier Gozo makes MLS All-Star roster" 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/2026/06/11/salt-lake-city-world-cup-snub-olympics-rsl-utah" target="_self">aced out</a> of the U.S. Men&#x27;s National Soccer Team, but you can see breakout star Zavier Gozo in this year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="All-Star Game" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/08/charlotte-mls-all-star-2026-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="20e2ddf3-a1a7-47f2-abc7-afe969d8e995" data-vars-headline="RSL&#x27;s Zavier Gozo makes MLS All-Star roster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/07/08/charlotte-mls-all-star-2026-world-cup" target="_self">All-Star Game</a>.Zoom in: The MLS this week announced the 29 players who were selected.

A weekend of Mexican baseball is returning for Hispanic Heritage Month

Two Mexican teams will face off Sept. 26-27 at The Ballpark at America First Square.

&quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Béisbol en Salt Lake" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/07/29/beisbol-baseball-mexico-pacific-league-hispanic-heritage-month" data-vars-content-id="47eb4bc9-401c-4509-8f66-b52233d6656e" data-vars-headline="A weekend of Mexican baseball is returning for Hispanic Heritage Month" 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/2024/07/29/beisbol-baseball-mexico-pacific-league-hispanic-heritage-month" target="_self">Béisbol en Salt Lake</a>&quot; returns to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Ballpark at America First Square" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theballparkatafs.com/" data-vars-content-id="47eb4bc9-401c-4509-8f66-b52233d6656e" data-vars-headline="A weekend of Mexican baseball is returning for Hispanic Heritage Month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theballparkatafs.com/" target="_blank">The Ballpark at America First Square</a> in September for two back-to-back nights of baseball and a celebration of Latino culture.State of play: Two Mexican teams — Águilas de Mexicali and the Jaguares de Nayarit — will face off Sept. 26-27 during Hispanic Heritage Month.

How Salt Lake City — twice an Olympic host — got snubbed for the World Cup

Our stadiums couldn't quite compete like our mountains do.

As the World Cup begins in cities across North America, Utahns are watching with their noses pressed against the glass — in more ways than one.The intrigue: Salt Lake has made two successful bids to host the Winter Olympics, but it didn&#x27;t rate a World Cup game.

Where Salt Lake City soccer fans can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament kicks off Thursday and runs through July 19.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/06/08/how-to-watch-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="6ace8373-523d-4f86-9bcf-75b8e440a6c9" data-vars-headline="Where Salt Lake City soccer fans can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/06/08/how-to-watch-world-cup" target="_self">2026 FIFA World Cup</a> isn&#x27;t coming to Utah, but some restaurants, bars and organizations in Salt Lake City are throwing free watch parties.State of play: The international tournament kicks off Thursday and runs through July 19.

Utah Mammoth fall to Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5

Utah now faces an uphill climb to take home the series, with hardly any room for error.

The Utah Mammoth fell to the Vegas Golden Knights Wednesday, losing the 2–2 playoff series tie and Game 5.The big picture: Utah now faces an uphill climb to take home the series, with hardly any room for error.

Utah Mammoth head to the playoffs. It's only their second season

They're the third team in 45 years to make the playoffs within the first two years as a franchise.

In just their second season, the Utah Mammoth are already playoff-bound.The intrigue: They&#x27;re the third team in 45 years to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="make the playoffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nhl.com/utah/news/utah-mammoth-clinch-2026-stanley-cup-playoff-berth-release" data-vars-content-id="c94ba724-8f2f-40ea-a1fd-e05cb708d622" data-vars-headline="Utah Mammoth head to the playoffs. It&#x27;s only their second season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nhl.com/utah/news/utah-mammoth-clinch-2026-stanley-cup-playoff-berth-release" target="_blank">make the playoffs</a> within the first two years as a franchise, per the NHL.

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How the Lakers' $12.5B sale could impact the Jazz's value

RSL apologizes for omitting women's soccer star on social media

Utah Mammoth reveal 2026-27 season schedule

Get to know the new Jazz roster

RSL's Zavier Gozo makes MLS All-Star roster