Wendy Leonard, KSL

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Utah children 'drowning in unmet needs,' according to new budget report

Voices for Utah Children on Thursday released a report saying the state's annual tax cuts have eaten into investments into the future of Utah children. → Read More

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2 men arrested after weekend drive-by shooting in Salt Lake, police say

Police said two men have been arrested Monday for their alleged involvement in a drive-by shooting on Saturday. → Read More

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5 killed in various Utah accidents this weekend

At least five people died in four unrelated vehicle accidents this weekend. → Read More

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1 dead in Taylorsville house fire

One person is dead after a fire engulfed a home on Saturday. → Read More

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Unique rehabilitation hospital offers patients their best chance at getting their lives back

New University of Utah Health facility helps people get range of motion back after traumatic injury. → Read More

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Park protest pushes against police brutality

Several organizations joined together at Pioneer Park on Saturday to speak out against police brutality and discrimination against people of color. → Read More

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Salt Lake County opens new downtown public health center

The Salt Lake County Health Department opened its new downtown public health center on Thursday, welcoming the community for public health needs. The new building is bigger and offers more services to the population. → Read More

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Hundreds of Utahns march for 3,200 unborn babies, rally for a bill limiting abortions in Utah

Hundreds of Utahns joined the Pro-Life Utah's March for Life at the Capitol on Saturday, professing support of a bill that would limit abortions in Utah to the first trimester. → Read More

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Early morning fire destroys newly renovated Church of Jesus Christ stake center

A newly renovated stake center for St. George East Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints burned down early Saturday. → Read More

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Utah smokers burn through $38K a year, report says

The state loses approximately $2 million in economic and societal costs for every smoker in Utah, according to a new report. → Read More

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Democratic presence grows in Utah Legislature

It's still far from a majority, but Utah Democrats are celebrating election wins — specifically new seats in the Utah Legislature. → Read More

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Utah vape shop owner sticks to helping smokers quit, says adults like flavors, too

Flavored e-cigarette cartridges are under attack by the Food and Drug Administration for contributing to an increase in youth addiction, but at least one Utah vape shop owner says there are advantages to e-cigarettes that should be considered. → Read More

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U. Hospital marks 50 years of intense care for its tiniest patients

The University Hospital's 55-bed NICU on Wednesday celebrated a milestone of 50 years in operation, beginning with the profound and pioneering insight of Dr. Larry Jung in 1968. → Read More

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Utah has a 'housing crisis' in a lack of affordable homes

Homelessness continues to be an issue for many Utahns, but officials believe it is because there is a dearth of affordable housing options. They held a meeting on Saturday to discuss the ongoing need and possible solutions for Utah's housing crisis. → Read More

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Salt Lake County rolls out program to help more Utah residents become U.S. citizens

The United for Citizenship initiative will make information about the naturalization process more readily available to the more than 48,000 residents in Utah who could benefit from it. → Read More

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U. names new medical school dean to replace Vivian Lee

The University of Utah on Wednesday replaced Dr. Vivian Lee, former head of health sciences and dean of the medical school, who resigned amid controversy involving the Huntsman Cancer Institute last year. → Read More

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Draper fire marshal dies unexpectedly

Draper Fire Marshal Bryan Thatcher died unexpectedly on Friday. → Read More

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Utah marchers convene to support nationwide push for safer schools, gun control

Thousands of Utahns gathered Saturday to participate in a March for Our Lives held in conjunction with nearly 850 similar demonstrations all over the world. → Read More

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Former Draper man convicted of hate crime for stun-cane assault

A former Draper man was found guilty of a hate crime late Wednesday following a three-day civil rights trial. → Read More

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Ogden hospital opens residential treatment center for substance use disorders

Ogden Regional Medical Center opened a new residential treatment center for alcohol and substance use disorders that can house up to 12 adults for up to 90 days of treatment. → Read More