SALT LAKE CITY — On a single night in January, the Point-in-Time Count is meant to get an estimate of how many Utahns are living on the streets. This year, the numbers showed a 1.6% decrease. “One thing I can say is that it's been a tough past couple of years, as we've seen homelessness continue to rise,” said State Homeless Coordinator Tyler Clancy. "We're starting to figure out the balance of accountability, of affordable housing, trying to make sure that we have all the different puzzle...

By Tony Semerad | May 7, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Scores of Salt Lake City residents say they fear a new camping ordinance under review at City Hall threatens to turn regular people who are down on their luck into potential criminals. More than 70 people spoke out before the City Council late Tuesday in hours of testimony largely against the draft rules, with many of them voicing worries over a provision that would add sleeping overnight in RVs or cars to the city’s definition of illegal encampments...

SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens burned the midnight oil, staying late Tuesday night to voice their concerns about a proposed Salt Lake City ordinance that would tighten camping restrictions in Utah's capital city. Many spoke in favor of the measure in a public hearing that lasted nearly three hours, generating insults, rants and tears. "We have our work cut out for us," said Salt Lake City Councilman Chris Wharton, summarizing the situation after the lengthy and passionate debate. What the city is...