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Little Cottonwood gondola project gets passing council vote

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The Wasatch Front Regional Council recently voted in favor of a new transportation plan that includes a proposed gondola for Little Cottonwood Canyon.
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State educators chime in on the nation’s — and Utah’s — lagging literacy rates

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Utah students in grades 1-3 are struggling with reading and literacy, causing concern for educators and parents across the state.
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SLCC alumnus tells story of a dream come true

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Michael Fewkes has achieved professional success after graduating from Salt Lake Community College with a degree in music recording technology.
Max Weiss, left, and Shane Green

Rape and sexual assault seriousness discussed

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The Collegiate DECA and the Trauma Awareness and Treatment Center met at the Student Center on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus on Friday, April 6 to discuss the issues of date rape, acquaintance rape and assault awareness for their “Date Rape Awareness Expo.”

Worlds of analogue and digital collide at local exhibition

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Analogital is Utah Museum of Contemporary Art’s newest exhibit that explores the transition from analogue to digital through works of various artists.

FanX: Five Thursday events that were worth attending

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Salt Lake Comic Con's Fan X features so many things that staff writer Aldo Gomez tries to help catch up on events that might have been missed.

How to stop bystander effect, domestic violence

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Understand the dangers of domestic violence and how you can safely help someone in need.
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Prop 2 and the fight for medical marijuana in Utah

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Medical marijuana in Utah is on the ballot this fall. Learn more about the issue and tell us where you stand.
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Utah increases minimum tobacco age to 21

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HB 324, which raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco from 19 to 21, was signed into law earlier this year.
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6 holiday markets for last-minute shoppers

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Waiting to buy your holiday gifts? Check out these local markets open the weekend before Christmas.
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Voting in light of COVID-19

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Utah voters still have time to register before the 2020 election.
Gov. Gary Herbert announces new COVID-19 State of Emergency

Gov. Herbert issues new emergency orders as COVID-19 cases continue to surge

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Utah Gov. Gary Herbert issued a new state of emergency and a statewide mask mandate Sunday evening after a surge in coronavirus cases.