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Utah anti-gerrymandering repeal effort loses more support

Retracted signatures in another district shows how GOP lawmakers made ballot initiatives difficult.

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A defeated GOP effort to effectively legalize gerrymandering in Utah has missed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="another" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/03/26/utah-gerrymandering-prop-4-repeal-fails" data-vars-content-id="c3294ab8-bb3b-4dcf-9f5d-9c0e525a1907" data-vars-headline="Utah anti-gerrymandering repeal effort loses more support" 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/2026/03/26/utah-gerrymandering-prop-4-repeal-fails" target="_self">another</a> petition requirement.Why it matters: Republican lawmakers may have flummoxed themselves by making citizen initiatives harder to enact in recent years — an effort that the GOP has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="undertaken nationwide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/us/politics/republicans-citizen-initiatives.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZVA.qFoW.1pP0CkU1d1ac&amp;smid=nytcore-ios-share" data-vars-content-id="c3294ab8-bb3b-4dcf-9f5d-9c0e525a1907" data-vars-headline="Utah anti-gerrymandering repeal effort loses more support" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/us/politics/republicans-citizen-initiatives.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZVA.qFoW.1pP0CkU1d1ac&amp;smid=nytcore-ios-share" target="_blank">undertaken nationwide</a>.

KRCL breaks ground on community hub

The renovated space will transform the grassroots station into a public-facing space for emerging musicians and listeners.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="KRCL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/11/22/krcl-federal-grant-award-community-radio-station-anniversary" data-vars-content-id="9790afe8-e057-4066-971d-336002d32742" data-vars-headline="KRCL breaks ground on community hub" 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/2024/11/22/krcl-federal-grant-award-community-radio-station-anniversary" target="_self">KRCL</a> is launching a $7 million overhaul to transform the longtime radio station into a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new community hub" data-vars-click-url="https://krcl.org/nextgeneration/" data-vars-content-id="9790afe8-e057-4066-971d-336002d32742" data-vars-headline="KRCL breaks ground on community hub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://krcl.org/nextgeneration/" target="_blank">new community hub</a> on the west side.Why it matters: The renovation will expand the grassroots station, founded in 1979, into a public-facing space for emerging musicians and listeners, bringing new energy to an area that&#x27;s historically seen less investment.

St. George's growth surge outshines Salt Lake City

St. George, long known as a retirement town, is among the fastest growing U.S. metros.

St. George, long known as a quiet retirement haven and tourist hotspot in southern Utah, is having a moment.The big picture: It was the only metro area in the West to make the top 10 fastest-growing regions in the country, according to new census data.

How to navigate Utah's surrogacy laws

In a national patchwork of laws, Utah enforces surrogacy agreements— but with multiple restrictions.

Health

Without a federal law, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surrogacy in the U.S. is governed by a patchwork" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/29/surrogacy-state-law-different" data-vars-content-id="8ef7a184-7fd4-4acd-9926-5c490698353d" data-vars-headline="How to navigate Utah&#x27;s surrogacy laws" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/29/surrogacy-state-law-different" target="_self">surrogacy in the U.S. is governed by a patchwork</a> of state regulations.Why it matters: As more Americans turn to surrogacy to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="build their families" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/future-of-fertility-demographics" data-vars-content-id="8ef7a184-7fd4-4acd-9926-5c490698353d" data-vars-headline="How to navigate Utah&#x27;s surrogacy laws" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/future-of-fertility-demographics" target="_self">build their families</a>, varied local rules can determine everything from whether agreements are legally binding to who is recognized as a parent at birth.

Salt Lake weekend events: Baby animals, "Real Housewives" and murder mystery

From baby goats to &quot;Real Housewives,&quot; there&#x27;s a lot to do this weekend in and around Salt Lake. 🐑 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cross E. Ranch&#x27;s Spring Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.crosseranch.com/spring-festival" data-vars-content-id="e3b61e7e-c3a3-455f-bd85-7ad591aca53d" data-vars-headline="Salt Lake weekend events: Baby animals, &quot;Real Housewives&quot; and murder mystery" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.crosseranch.com/spring-festival" target="_blank">Cross E. Ranch&#x27;s Spring Festival</a> runs Friday through May 9, with animals, rides, games and more. Hours and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ticket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.crosseranch.com/tickets-passes" data-vars-content-id="e3b61e7e-c3a3-455f-bd85-7ad591aca53d" data-vars-headline="Salt Lake weekend events: Baby animals, &quot;Real Housewives&quot; and murder mystery" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.crosseranch.com/tickets-passes" target="_blank">ticket</a> prices vary.

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.

New reality TV competition is coming to Park City's slopes

The "Unwell Winter Games" premieres on YouTube April 6.

Forget the Winter Olympics, Park City is about to become the backdrop for a very different kind of competition.State of play: The &quot;Unwell Winter Games&quot; will bring together a &quot;polarizing&quot; group of reality TV personalities and influencers under the roof of a snowy chalet, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Variety reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/alex-cooper-unwell-winter-games-cast-youtube-reality-show-1236552485/" data-vars-content-id="47cf0cae-53e2-41af-9d4d-545d7a6cb715" data-vars-headline="New reality TV competition is coming to Park City&#x27;s slopes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/alex-cooper-unwell-winter-games-cast-youtube-reality-show-1236552485/" target="_blank">Variety reports</a>.

Salt Lake weekend events: spring parties, music and more

Also: Orchids, children's literacy and more.

If you need more than <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="egg hunts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/04/01/salt-lake-easter-egg-hunts-wvc-kearns-draper" data-vars-content-id="de12795c-2596-418d-a0f5-fc1d7aa0558e" data-vars-headline="Salt Lake weekend events: spring parties, music and more" 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/2026/04/01/salt-lake-easter-egg-hunts-wvc-kearns-draper" target="_self">egg hunts</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Easter brunch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/03/27/easter-brunch-salt-lake-reservations" data-vars-content-id="de12795c-2596-418d-a0f5-fc1d7aa0558e" data-vars-headline="Salt Lake weekend events: spring parties, music and more" 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/2026/03/27/easter-brunch-salt-lake-reservations" target="_self">Easter brunch</a> to keep you busy this weekend, we&#x27;ve got you covered. 🎤 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sound Bites &amp; Sunset Market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWEsdWij58a/" data-vars-content-id="de12795c-2596-418d-a0f5-fc1d7aa0558e" data-vars-headline="Salt Lake weekend events: spring parties, music and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWEsdWij58a/" target="_blank">Sound Bites &amp; Sunset Market</a>: Millcreek Common&#x27;s weekly spring concert series starts 6pm Friday. Free

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

See this Great Salt Lake-inspired art display before it's gone

An elevated sphere at Memory Grove represents the shrinking lake.

Things to Do

A new towering art installation in Salt Lake City is aiming to bring much-needed awareness to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Great Salt Lake&#x27;s decline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/25/trump-great-salt-lake-pipeline-conservation" data-vars-content-id="ee57be6c-eb2d-42b5-a198-2a6f04bfd5c4" data-vars-headline="See this Great Salt Lake-inspired art display before it&#x27;s gone" 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/2026/02/25/trump-great-salt-lake-pipeline-conservation" target="_self">Great Salt Lake&#x27;s decline</a>.State of play: Standing roughly three stories tall, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://wakegsl.org/events/olafur-eliasson/" data-vars-content-id="ee57be6c-eb2d-42b5-a198-2a6f04bfd5c4" data-vars-headline="See this Great Salt Lake-inspired art display before it&#x27;s gone" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wakegsl.org/events/olafur-eliasson/" target="_blank">&quot;A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake&quot;</a> features an elevated sphere at Memory Grove that represents the shrinking lake.

Where to make Easter brunch reservations in Salt Lake

Tables are being claimed fast, but there are still lots of options available.

Food and Drink

Tables for Easter brunch are being claimed quickly. Yes, but: These spots still have availability for the April 5 holiday.

SLC weekend events: Bunny hop, Festival of Colors, train station market

The Hindu festival returns to the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork this weekend.

Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening in and around Salt Lake City this weekend.

Alpine divorce: When a lovers' stroll goes off a cliff

The term is bringing validation — and some traumatic flashbacks — to hikers who got ditched on the trail.

<figure><img alt="A man and woman in a selfie on a cliff in a red rock canyon." height="960" id="b26e7885-d7a0-4f04-94d8-7b803dc075af" src="https://images.axios.com/xYSPpwvUVdV4bijqjDCZdUsH9qc=/2026/03/19/1773950272677.jpg" width="1280" srcset="https://images.axios.com/9lYjqFqXAR201PooJZDhyKXjnUo=/1920x1440/smart/2026/03/19/1773950272677.jpg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/myOGU2IZdkoOAyaYhMG7UC8JAQg=/1600x1200/smart/2026/03/19/1773950272677.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/ka8w8iApBvDJ0uk9vA3c3amRtPs=/1366x1024/smart/2026/03/19/1773950272677.jpg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/VoGQQBrYiCHCZ9ac0xnFuFd-ebk=/1024x768/smart/2026/03/19/1773950272677.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/Y0vsTIDyW71_y2G2c0W-EWN9T5Y=/768x576/smart/2026/03/19/1773950272677.jpg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/Zne2KMnv5W0CYunCcvnXAg2Xfmg=/640x480/smart/2026/03/19/1773950272677.jpg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/-Tw1fSbd4Jfg2AQpiV2ueN3BWHc=/320x240/smart/2026/03/19/1773950272677.jpg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Erin with her husband on Angels Landing in 2013 at Zion National Park. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios</figcaption></figure>Adventurers in Utah and beyond are finding validation — and some traumatic flashbacks — with the ascent of a term for being abandoned on a date in the great outdoors: &quot;Alpine divorce.&quot;Why it matters: In a state where outdoor rec attracts a lot of young singles, mismatched adventuring skill is a relationship hurdle as normal as disapproving parents.

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