Local News
Domestic Violence Deaths Decline, but More Brutal
An annual report shows domestic violence deaths in Utah are down, but the deaths that did occur may be more violent than in recent years. KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports.
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Salt Lake City Police Department Awarded $2 Million in Grants
The Salt Lake City Police Department received more than $2 million in federal grants to work on projects that are high on its list of priorities but currently under funded.
Environment
Poor Air Quality to Last Until Weekend
The first winter inversion of the new year has settled in along the Wasatch Front, bringing with it red air quality conditions in the Salt Lake Valley. And according to National Weather Service meteorologist Glen Merrill, relief won’t come until the weekend.
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Man Braves Surgery with the Help of Hypnosis
A Salt Lake City hypnotherapist celebrated World Hypnotism Day by sitting through a two-hour operation on his leg Tuesday morning with just a local anesthetic and the power of his mind. KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports.
Local News
West Valley City Encourages Residents to Learn English
West Valley City introduced an initiative today encouraging its residents to learn English. West Valley Mayor Mike Winder says his city is the most diverse in Utah.
Environment
Council Doesn’t Override Becker’s Veto of Parley’s Plan
In a display of support for Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, the city council decided last night not to override his veto of the Parley’s Historic Nature Park management plan in a two-to-five vote. Two of the four council members who originally supported the plan voted against the override, including Stan Penfold.
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Becker Plugs Sugar House Streetcar in State of City Address
The Sugar House streetcar line was the focus of Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker’s fourth state of the city address last night. Speaking to the city council, Becker mentioned his campaign promise to make the project a reality within five years.
Healthcare
Health Department Director Resigns
After six years leading the Utah Department of Health, Executive Director David Sundwall announced his resignation yesterday. The state’s health commissioner has had no shortage of problems to deal with in recent years, from the H1N1 flu epidemic to enrollment surges in Medicaid and a state lawmaker’s proposal that his whole department be eliminated.
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No Challengers Yet for Becker, but Not Everyone’s a Fan
After announcing his re-election plans, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker shouldn’t have much trouble winning a second term, according to political observers. But that doesn’t mean he’s on everyone’s good side.
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Herbert Takes Oath of Office, Pledges Small Government
Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s inauguration speech focused on fiscal responsibility, empowering the private sector and limiting federal encroachment yesterday. KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports on what he had to say, and what state lawmakers want to see from his administration.
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