A study released this past week weighed in on the current media landscape in the country, shedding light on the makeup of media in Utah today.The study conducted by a team with the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy ...

Standard-Examiner Editorial BoardIt’s disappointing to hear the news that the new state prison being constructed is significantly behind schedule and — with rising construction costs in Utah — above the budget for a smaller facility. Somewhere along the process to make this positive ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> It's one of the last signs of summer: Peach Days in Brigham City. We hope all those attending this weekend enjoy the sweet fruit and all the activities the city has planned.<strong>THUMBS DOWN:</strong> On ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> Pioneer Days is here! The team at the Standard-Examiner has their cowboy (and girl) hats ready to ride along with all the festivities this week and the coming week. We have enjoyed learning new stories this year, particularly about Miss ...

<span class="print_trim"><em>Who deserves praise and criticism this week in Northern Utah?</em></span><strong>THUMBS DOWN:</strong> The Inland Port is a divisive issue in Salt Lake County and for residents ...

<strong>THUMBS UP</strong>: This week police, detectives and other personnel with Salt Lake City were able to locate, test and confirm they had recovered Mackenzie Lueck's remains. The Utah student had been missing when police had already recovered some of her DNA ...