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Behind the Headlines: Judge says signature path to ballot is constitutional, polygamist leader to stay in jail, former Jazz coach Sloan reveals health problems

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A judge says it is constitutional for candidates to gather signatures to get on the ballot. Polygamist leader Lyle Jeffs will stay in jail as he awaits trial on charges of food stamp fraud. The Salt Lake County Council wants to audit the county recorder’s office after questions surfaced about recorder Gary Ott’s cognitive abilities. Utah County Republicans want legislative candidates to sign a “fitness pledge.” And former Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan reveals he’s suffering from Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporter Nate Carlisle, sports columnist Kurt Kragthorpe, columnist Paul Rolly and government and politics editor Dan Harrie join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week’s top news stories.

Tune in to KCPW or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast.

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Behind the Headlines
KCPW and The Salt Lake Tribune present a fresh way for Utahns to process the headlines. Behind the Headlines, a live weekly broadcast, examines the week’s top local stories through the eyes of reporters on the beat. Produced by KCPW Studios
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