A K-9 police officer accused of unnecessarily siccing his dog on arrestees sees one of two felony assault charges dismissed. A Utah man faces a second murder charge after random “purge” killings earlier this month. Minibottles move a step closer to returning to the state’s liquor stores after a three-decade absence. And remembering Kitty Pappas, who ran…
In the early 1970s, the future of abortion in America was far from settled. Some states were pushing to liberalize their laws. In others, women could be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy. Unexpected and dramatic battles raged across the country, shaping the landscape of abortion—even before Roe v. Wade was decided. In this one hour…
The University of Utah acknowledges that it failed to recognize student Zhifan Dong was in danger before she was killed. A Utah oil field spilled 400 barrels near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument last fall — and it’s still cleaning up the crude. And the only known photo of Mormon founder Joseph Smith is unearthed by one of…
For every dollar of wealth owned by the average US white household, the average Black household has ten cents. From WUNC: The Arc of Justice, a four episode series grounded in the scholarship of prominent African American economist William Darity Jr., explores how that racial wealth gap came to be. The U.S. has paid reparations…
For every dollar of wealth owned by the average US white household, the average Black household has ten cents. From WUNC: The Arc of Justice, a four episode series grounded in the scholarship of prominent African American economist William Darity Jr., explores how that racial wealth gap came to be. Throughout the nation’s history, time…
The Great Salt Lake hits a record low elevation — and it’s not done shrinking. With the race between Sen. Mike Lee and Evan McMullin taking shape, a columnist digs into reader questions about the contest. And the Utah Jazz get a new coach and trade a star player. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake…
For every dollar of wealth owned by the average US white household, the average Black household has ten cents. From WUNC: The Arc of Justice, a four episode series grounded in the scholarship of prominent African American economist William Darity Jr., explores how that racial wealth gap came to be. An exploration of policies…
For every dollar of wealth owned by the average US white household, the average Black household has ten cents. From WUNC: The Arc of Justice, a four episode series grounded in the scholarship of prominent African American economist William Darity Jr., explores how that racial wealth gap came to be. Slavery wasn’t so very long…
A Utah law banning abortions after 18 weeks of pregnancy takes effect after the state’s trigger law gets put on hold. A Utah lawmaker aims to expand the available reporting options to provide rape victims legal access to abortion. The Utah Supreme Court sides with the Utah Inland Port. And congressional incumbents win easy victories in primary elections. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt…
The Supreme Court strikes down Roe V. Wade. Local officials ask UDOT to start over with its transportation plan for Little Cottonwood Canyon, calling a proposed gondola a “boondoggle.” Some details emerge about the ritualistic sex abuse allegations the Utah County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating. And, during Congressional testimony, Arizona’s House Speaker explains how his LDS faith impelled…
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