There are 5 days until the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions, 71 days until the Utah Republican Presidential Caucuses, 204 days until the 2012 election and 287 days until the start of the 2013 legislative session.

Mike Winder and Mark Crockett advance to a primary at the Salt Lake County Republican convention [Utah Policy, Tribune, Deseret News, Fox 13, 

Ben McAdams tops Ross Romero for the nomination for Salt Lake County Mayor at the county Democratic convention [Utah Policy, Tribune, Deseret News, Fox 13, 

Sen. John Valentine cruises to an easy win at the Utah County Republican convention [Daily Herald, Tribune, Deseret News,  

Attention now shifts to Saturday's state Republican and Democratic conventions. Our insiders make their predictions [Utah Policy]. 

A new poll shows most Utahns support efforts to wrest control of public lands from the federal government [Tribune].

The percentage of Utah's population who are members of the LDS Church has remained largely unchanged over the past few years, currently holding at 62% [Tribune].

The American Legislative Exchange Council ranks Utah's economy tops in the nation [Tribune].

Salt Lake City leaders once again tackle the issue of electronic billboards [KSL].

Some fear a dissolution vote by Apple Valley could lead to the town being annexed by neighboring Hilldale [Deseret News].

The Salt Lake City Police Department's website is back online after being destroyed by hackers [Tribune].