Jessica Gail, Author at KCPW

Utah Ranks Last in School Breakfast Participation

January 15, 2013 Jessica Gail

Utah is in last place when it comes to the number eligible school children eating free and reduced price breakfast each day. A report released Tuesday by the Food Research Action Center shows only one in three students who receive free or reduced price lunch are also eating breakfast, which is included in the program. Gina Corina, Exeutive Director of Utahn’s Against Hunger says students who use the program must show up early to school, so she wants to explore some other options.

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State Hit With Near Record-Breaking Cold

January 14, 2013 Jessica Gail

The Wasatch Front continues to face bitter cold temperatures and forecasters say the end is not in site. National Weather Service Hydrologist Brian McInerney say temps won’t improve much over the next five to seven days adding to what could end up being one of the coldest months on record.

City Beat

Salt Lake City Council Proposes Landscaping Changes

January 11, 2013 Jessica Gail

Salt Lake City residents could soon be given more freedom when it comes to landscaping their yards. The Salt Lake City Council is discussing a plan that would allow more planting options to be grown in city-owned parking strips, but as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports there could be some problems standing in the way.

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Investigation Continues Into Teen’s Disapperance

January 11, 2013 Jessica Gail

The investigation continues into the disappearance of Brooklyn Gittins, the 13-year-old Herriman girl who sparked a wide spread search earlier this week. Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder says Gittins was found unharmed at a Wal-Mart in South Jordan Thursday night.

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Former Gubanatorial Candidate Peter Cooke to Serve LDS Mission

January 10, 2013 Jessica Gail

Former Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, Peter Cooke, has been called to serve as a mission president for the LDS Church. The retired two-star general and his wife, Heather won’t know where they are going until March, but say they are excited about the opportunity.

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Political Cornflakes: Presidential Inauguration 2013

January 10, 2013 Jessica Gail

The Presidential inauguration is less than two weeks away and Washington is busy getting ready for the ceremonies. So what should the public expect? Every week speak with Thomas Burr, Washington correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune, and author of Political Cornflakes a daily online round-up of Utah politics. KCPW’s Jessica Gail asked him what activities are planned.

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Education

Lawmaker Wants to Boost Education Funding Through Liquor Sales

January 9, 2013 Jessica Gail

Liquor sales could begin funding public education, at least if one Utah lawmaker has his way. Republican Representative Jim Bird plans to run a bill in the upcoming legislative session that takes 10 percent of liquor sales to improve schools. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on reaction to his plan.

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LaMalfa Lays Out Goals as Council Chair

January 9, 2013 Jessica Gail

Second-year Councilman Kyle LaMalfa will lead the Salt Lake City Council in 2013. LaMalfa, who represents the west side’s Glendale area, was elected to the position in a vote of 5-2 Tuesday. LaMalfa credits outgoing chair Soren Simonson for his work in moving stalled legislation forward to help clear the slate to create new policy.

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Salt Lake County Jail Changes Mug Shot Policy

January 8, 2013 Jessica Gail

The Salt Lake County Jail is changing the way they handle mug shots, saying they want to stop outside groups from exploiting the photos for monetary gain.

Environment

Differing Views of What EnergySolutions Deal Means for Utah

January 8, 2013 Jessica Gail

EnergySolutions is in the middle of a 1.1 billion dollar deal to be purchased by a private equity firm. If the deal goes through Energy Capital Partners would bring the company back into private ownership and out of debt. But as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, some worry the deal could bring other concerns for the state.

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