Taylor Hartman

Salt Lake City, Utah

Reporter at The Utah Investigative Journalism Project

News Reporter at Unofficial Networks

News Reporter at Utah Stories

Articles

How a rural hospital’s Medicaid windfall could cost Utah millions

2 weeks ago | utahinvestigative.org | Taylor Hartman

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with KUER. Utah could be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars in federal paybacks tied to a rural hospital’s use of Medicaid funds. That’s despite years of warnings and a 2017 state audit that flagged the risk.
How a rural hospital’s Medicaid windfall could cost Utah millions

2 weeks ago | kuer.org | Taylor Hartman

Utah could be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars in federal paybacks tied to a rural hospital’s use of Medicaid funds. That’s despite years of warnings and a 2017 state audit that flagged the risk. The issue centers on the state’s Medicaid Upper Payment Limit program, a federal matching initiative designed to help government-owned hospitals serve low-income patients and keep struggling facilities afloat.
Utah’s 5 Most Dangerous Mountain Climbs

1 month ago | utahstories.com | Taylor Hartman

Utah’s mountains host a landscape that has drawn hikers and climbers for generations. Many of the state’s highest summits involve long approaches, steep trails, and unpredictable weather. First climbed by explorers in 1918, King’s Peak, the highest mountain in Utah, still challenges those who attempt its lengthy route and high-altitude conditions. But other challenging summits beckon hikers as well. This guide highlights five difficult Utah peaks.
The History and Comeback of Beer Brewing in Ogden, Utah

2 months ago | utahstories.com | Taylor Hartman

The History and Comeback of Beer Brewing in Ogden, Utah Once home to one of Utah’s most iconic breweries, Ogden watched its beer industry vanish after Prohibition and corporate takeovers. But decades later, against the odds and under some of the nation’s strictest alcohol laws, a bold new generation of brewers has brought the city’s beer culture roaring back to life.
How Utah businesses are actually using blockchain tech

2 months ago | utahbusiness.com | Taylor Hartman

This story appears in the March 2025 issue of Utah Business. Subscribe. Blockchain often brings to mind cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, but in Utah, it means much more. Early innovators in the state recognize that blockchain is poised to streamline real estate transactions, boost transparency and unlock possibilities across industries. But what exactly is it? At its core, blockchain is a digital ledger. It’s a secure and transparent way to record transactions or data across multiple computers.
How This Utah Ski Town Became An Unexpected Arts Destination

Feb 21, 2025 | unofficialnetworks.com | Taylor Hartman

Skiing is more than a sport. It’s a mainline shot of nature and beauty and has been a source of inspiration for painters, poets, and sculptors who channel the energy of the mountains into their work. Ogden, Utah, is known for its powder-filled slopes at Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and Nordic Valley, but as Utah’s population grows and diversifies, the former railroad town is now a hub for artists drawn to its affordability and alternative culture.
The Rise and Fall of Utah's Small Ski Resorts

Jan 12, 2025 | utahstories.com | Taylor Hartman

The Rise and Fall of Utah’s Small Ski Resorts Once thriving as local havens for winter fun, Utah’s small ski resorts now sit quietly, their stories buried beneath layers of snow. What caused these cherished slopes to fade into obscurity, and what remains of their legacy today? To access this post, you must purchase Full Access Membership.
A Utah monastery's legacy preserved

Dec 8, 2024 | deseret.com | Taylor Hartman

In the picturesque little valley just minutes from Ogden and the Wasatch Front, where Utah's rapid growth and development can be seen firsthand, one piece of land has resisted change. Tucked in the Ogden Valley, land that was once home to Trappist monks - and is now their final resting place - has been preserved for future generations by a family who decided to resist the development moving across the valley. The monks built the farm on clay-filled soil, turning it into fertile farmland.
Utah’s Adaptive Skiing Revolution Ahead of the 2034 Olympics

Dec 5, 2024 | unofficialnetworks.com | Taylor Hartman

Standing at the top of a ski hill, skiers and boarders find themselves in places usually hostile to human life. Strapped with fiberglass sticks on their feet, snow drifts gather at the bases of trees. They are out of humanity’s element. For individuals with disabilities, the barriers to entry for snowsports can be even higher. How can one access such rugged terrain when bound to a wheelchair? How can someone with visual impairment navigate hazards like trees and deep snow pockets?
Spine-Chilling Stories and Unsolved Mysteries

Oct 15, 2024 | utahstories.com | Taylor Hartman

Utah is a state full of haunted places, each with its own history and mysteries. I set out to learn about ghostly things in Utah, starting at the Fear Factory in Salt Lake City. The factory isn’t just a place for jump scares during the Halloween season. A separate company, Grimm Ghost Tours, also runs ghost tours that dig into the building’s history, offering a deeper look at why these haunts are so intriguing.