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Where to get help against domestic violence

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Help is available to victims of domestic violence and here are several sources for help for those in need.
Helen Dishaw helps Andy with his birthday gifts

Tracy Aviary celebrates Andy’s ‘bird-day’

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Andy the Andean condor turned 56 earlier this month; Brook Cummings-Arnold has a recap.
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New colors being added to rainbow flag

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The addition of black and brown stripes has sparked a conversation within the LGBTQ community about inclusiveness.

4th District update: Still too close to call

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Ben McAdams holds a slight lead over Rep. Mia Love, but the race for Utah's 4th Congressional District is still too close to call.
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Utah’s ruling, repeal of emergency vaping statute

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Several vaping-related lung illnesses have prompted emergency measures and legal challenges over the sale of flavored vaping products.
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Aftershocks continue to rock Utah as ShakeOut approaches

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More than 1,200 aftershocks have struck the Beehive State following a 5.7 magnitude earthquake March 18.
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#SLCCvotes: 5 questions for Burgess Owens

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Learn more about Burgess Owens, the Republican candidate for Utah's 4th Congressional District.
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LGBTQ pride: Going beyond the rainbow flag

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The LGBTQ+ community has increased its support for the Black liberation movement in recent months.
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Jill McCluskey addresses Utah Student Association to promote campus safety

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Jill McCluskey, the mother of slain University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey, spoke to Utah college and university student body presidents over Zoom on Friday.
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Voices Amplified: Feb. 21, 2022

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The Voices Amplified team has taken over another RadioActive show on KRCL.
Water swirls down a storm drain at 600 South and State Street

Why Salt Lake City wants residents to ‘adopt’ a storm drain

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Salt Lake City is looking for volunteers for its new clean storm drain initiative, which aims to improve water quality and environmental health.
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As educators leave at increasing rates, advocates and students express worry

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An exodus of teachers and educators, combined with fewer students earning education degrees, is ringing alarms for education advocates.