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Some LGBTQ+ Utahns are tired of big brands at Pride. “It’s not just about resistance,” said one organizer of Pride Without Police. “It’s about spreading queer joy.”
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints quietly posted a document online written by its third president in mid-June. The church previously denied its existence for over a century.
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Mientras la gente corría en busca de seguridad tras los disparos que interrumpieron la protesta “No Kings” el 14 de junio en Salt Lake City, el obispo episcopal de Utah se quedó afuera y guió a las personas al interior de la Catedral de St. Mark’s, ubicada a no más de una cuadra del tiroteo.
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As people scrambled for safety after gunfire interrupted the June 14 “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City, the Episcopal Bishop for Utah stood outside and guided people inside St. Mark’s Cathedral — no more than a block from the shooting.
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The city’s public safety plan, which took effect in January, calls for increased law enforcement and aggressive prosecution of crimes downtown.
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This year’s Pride festival is OK. But as corporate sponsors pull out of donations, the Utah Pride Center expects a $250,000 budget shortfall next fiscal year.
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This week, 29 permanent residents graduated from the free program. Their next step before becoming citizens is the interview and tests with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages members, including missionaries, to practice yoga as a way to remain fit. However, several members say yoga deepens their spirituality and strengthens their connection with God.
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Salt Lake City’s Racial Equity in Policing Commission was borne out of a desire to address community concerns about the city’s policing practices.
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Nationwide, tens of thousands of Indigenous households use firewood to help heat their homes. That's why the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is making sure their elders have the chopped wood they need.
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The reality TV show “definitely challenges social norms within Utah and religious norms,” said cast member Miranda McWhorter.
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Ogden Contemporary Arts partnered with the Weber-Morgan Children’s Justice Center to create a comforting space where young victims of abuse can share their stories.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it is now saving 8 million gallons of water a year at Temple Square.
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A Provo group uses hallucinogenic mushrooms to commune with God. Provo authorities don’t think they’re a legitimate religion.