At Weber State University, Ranga Don Wahalathantrige and his students are exploring a less hazardous way to make semiconducting plastics for use in electronics.

The Utah Senate Democratic Caucus called for Riebe to resign over the alleged harassment and discrimination. Her attorney claims the report "blindly adopted the view" of those caucus members.

In other news, Providence voters approved possibly taking on the Cache County Library. And, the trial for Charlie Kirk's accused killer is set for summer 2028.

In other news, Utah Republican lawmakers picked new leadership after a "blue wave" at the midterms. And, a Utah nonprofit distributed a record number of LGBTQ+ flags this year.

The library is reaching the end of its funding. Will another community decide to keep it?

For the first time since 2010, both parties will have representation on the County Council.

Food insecurity in Utah went up almost 30% in just one year. Chicanos por la Causa's new network is using community resources to source and deliver fresh food to those families in need.

The former US Magnesium site will be used by Mariana Minerals, but overseen by the state. In other news, state officials are investigating feed cubes after several horses died in southern Utah.

Repeated flooding has damaged homes, roads, and utility infrastructure. The state of emergency will provide local recovery efforts with state and possibly federal resources.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters discuss the week’s top stories, including the Utah Legislature's Republican supermajority, government accountability, and Sen. John Curtis's critical Substack newsletter.