Morgan Jacobsen
Deseret News
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Utah gets high marks for child well-being, falls behind in health care
Utah again ranks among the top 10 states for overall child well-being, according to an annual report by the Annie E. Case Foundation published this week. → Read More
Award recipient's affiliation draws ire of University of Utah-based organization
Philanthropist Lynette Nielsen Gay has resigned from the board of directors for the World Congress of Families after her affiliation with the organization brought controversy to an honory degree she's → Read More
How do you help families still mired in the Great Recession?
State agencies and community organizations are asking what else needs to happen to help the benefits of a growing economy reach Utah families that need them most. → Read More
Utah lawmakers consider lawsuit against feds for transfer of public lands
Utah lawmakers voted Wednesday to draft a lawsuit against the federal government with the goal of eventually transferring public federal lands into state ownership. → Read More
Reports: Utah gets top spot for charitable giving, volunteering
Utah continues to be one of the most generous states in the country when it comes to residents who donate their time and income to charitable causes, according to recent national research. → Read More
Utah's graduation rate increases to 84 percent
Utah's graduation rate for public high school students increased this year to 84 percent, 1 percent over last year, according to data released Monday by the Utah State Office of Education. → Read More
Census: More single moms falling below poverty line in Utah
More single mothers are falling below the poverty line throughout Utah and the U.S., including almost 38 percent of single moms in the state, according to new Census data released Thursday. → Read More
Police: Intruder attacks homeowner with knife, flees
Police are looking for two men who they say entered a home in Kearns on Sunday with a knife, attacked a homeowner and fled. → Read More
Troopers identify Colorado man as victim of fatal Cedar City crash
The Utah Highway Patrol on Sunday identified William Wyman, of Boulder, Colorado, as the man who died in a crash near Cedar City on Saturday. → Read More
Firefighters injured after falling through floor in Murray house fire
Two firefighters were injured in one of two house fires that ignited early Sunday in Murray. → Read More
UHP patrol car, other vehicles hit amid slippery road conditions
A Utah Highway Patrol vehicle was struck by a sliding car on an icy stretch of freeway while the trooper was assisting other drivers involved in weather-related accidents Saturday. → Read More
Woman, dogs rescued after falling through ice in Mantua
A woman and her two dogs are safe and recovering after they fell through the ice at Mantua Reservoir on Sunday. → Read More
Report: Utah home to 'most impressive' historic college campuses in U.S.
Utah State University and the University of Utah ranked among the top "most impressive" historic college campuses in the country in a recent report by College Value Online. → Read More
Utah lawmakers eyeing early childhood education
Lawmakers and education leaders are setting their sights on new funding and policies for early childhood education as they prepare for the 2016 legislative session convening in January. → Read More
Census: Utah has youngest newlyweds, high rate of mom and dads living together
Utah continues to have one of the youngest median marriage ages in the country, as well as one of the highest rates of children who live with both parents, according to data released Monday by the U.S → Read More
U. leaders invite student feedback on improving social justice
Echoing protests and demonstrations from racial tension on campuses across the country, students at the U. shared experiences and asked hard questions at the invitation of university leaders Friday. → Read More
Former BYU student almost stayed in Mali hotel raided by gunmen
Yeah Samake, a former BYU student who is now Mali ambassador to India, said he was scheduled to stay at the hotel in Mali that was attacked by Islamic extremists early Friday but changed his mind befo → Read More
Is collective impact the answer for at-risk students?
Teachers discussed ways to help at-risk students at an education summit hosted Thursday by United Way of Salt Lake, the Salt Lake Chamber, Prosperity 2020 and the governor's office. → Read More
Utah lawmaker: Follow-up religious liberty legislation 'likely' next year
Rep. LaVar Christensen wants Utah lawmakers to have "open hearts and open minds" as the Legislature considers possible follow-up legislation to anti-discrimination and religious rights bills passed ea → Read More
Task force recommends changes to charter school funding model
Utah lawmakers next year may be changing the way charter schools are funded in the hope of improving equity between charters and district schools. → Read More