The number of thieves targeting Utah’s seniors continues to rise. Nan Mendenhall, Director of the state’s Adult Protective Services says a recent study shows Utah seniors could be getting exploited out of almost one million dollars a day.
What will Salt Lake County look like in 5 years? The county’s leaders pondered the question with its employees today during a panel discussion hosted by KCPW’s Jennifer Napier-Pearce.
Friday, the father-in-law of missing West Valley City resident Susan Cox Powell will learn the punishment he’ll receive after being convicted of several counts of voyeurism for taking pictures of young girls. Salt Lake Tribune crime reporter Nate Carlisle is covering Steven Powell’s sentencing tomorrow in the state of Washington.
After nearly a decade of planning, women and families in Salt Lake City have a new place to go to enrich their lives. Wednesday, the YWCA dedicated a new Center for Families with the goal of expanding their services to the broader community. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what the new center will offer.
A new magnetic field sensor developed by physicists at the University of Utah doesn’t take up much space. In fact, the scientists who developed it say it basically amounts to a drop of orange paint. Associate physics professor Chrisoph Boehme conducted the research with other faculty members, researchers and students.
Segment 1: It’s tough to find a parking spot in downtown. At least, that’s the perception among some downtown shoppers and business owners. So fiddling with parking meter rates and when those rates would be enforced raises red flags for those wanting to promote downtown vitality and accessibility. On Thursday, we’ll talk about proposed street…
Immigrants and refugees in Utah will soon have more protection when looking for help. In just a few weeks, a new state law will require immigration consultants to be registered with the Division of Consumer Protection, or else face hefty fines. KCPW’s Jessica Gail explains why one state lawmaker says the law is needed.
Today marks the beginning of early voting across the state for the June 26 primary election. Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen says with the excitement of this year’s races, combined with how convenient it is to vote, she expects an above average turnout.
Updated survey methods used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Utah Department of Health indicate higher numbers of Utah adults either don’t have health insurance or smoke. Michael Friedrichs with Utah’s Bureau of Health Promotion says the survey now includes cell phone users, not just landlines, giving a more accurate picture of the population than before.
Blood supplies kept by the American Red Cross for distribution to local hospitals has dropped to approximately 50 percent of normal, and there are critical shortages of types O positive, O negative, B negative and A negative.
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