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Matthew Jacobson
Protest In Provo Met With Armed Group 2 Days After Shooting
A group of protesters to took the streets in Provo to spread their message of racial equality Wednesday night two days after a shooting during a similar demonstration.4 years ago
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Calls Renewed To Remove ‘Dixie’ From Southern Utah
The debate over whether to change the name of Dixie State University grew louder Wednesday, amid the country’s renewed focus on racial injustice and the effort to reexamine the nation’s Confederate symbols and monuments.4 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Driver Stuck In Middle Of SLC Protest Says She Feared For Her Life
A Salt Lake City woman, who ended up trapped in her van by protesters after speaking at the protest, said she feared for her life.4 years ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
Weber State Professor Accused of Inciting Violence on Twitter Resigns, Again
A Weber State University professor who came under fire for controversial tweets during a Salt Lake City protest over the death of George Floyd has resigned for a second time, and this time it is final.4 years ago
Felicia Martinez and Andrew Adams, KSL TV
Police Say Man Shot While Driving Through Group Of Protesters In Provo
Police are investigating after a man was shot while driving through a group of protesters in Provo.4 years ago
Associated Press
1 Fatally Shot At Breonna Taylor Protest Park In Kentucky
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting at a park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, where demonstrators had gathered to protest the death of Breonna Taylor.4 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Salt Lake DA: No Prosecution For Peaceful Protesters
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill announced his office won't prosecute those who were arrested for curfew violations on May 30.4 years ago
Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV
Salt Lake City Leaders Announce Commission On Racial Equity In Policing
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the creation of the Commission on Racial Equity in Policing, which will advise city leaders on policy.4 years ago
John Zenor, Associated Press
Noose Found In Stall Of Bubba Wallace At Alabama NASCAR Race
NASCAR says a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace on Sunday at the NASCAR race in Talladega, Alabama.4 years ago
Tania Dean, KSL TV
Volunteers Clean Up George Floyd Memorial After It Was Vandalized
A memorial for George Floyd painted in downtown Salt Lake was quickly cleaned up after it was vandalized late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.4 years ago
Associated Press
New York Museum To Remove Theodore Roosevelt Statue
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.4 years ago
Olga R. Rodriguez and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press
Statues Toppled Throughout US In Protests Against Racism
Demonstrators have defaced and toppled statues and busts of former U.S. presidents, a Spanish missionary and Confederate figures as protests against police brutality and racism continued across the country.4 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
SLC Juneteenth Celebration Gathers New Attention To Social Movement
Juneteenth 2020 is getting new attention because of the social uprising underway that is challenging systemic racism in America.4 years ago
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV
Black Lives Matter Utah Founder Reacts To New Legislation, Says More Must Be Done
Black Lives Matter Utah founder Lex Scott on Friday reacted following the passing of new legislation that came as a result of nationwide protests.4 years ago
Brittany Tait, KSL TV
Utah Lawmakers Pass Bills In Response To Protests
Under the soon-to-be-law, officers will face up to a first-degree felony if using a knee-to-neck chokehold results in someone’s death.4 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
Utah County Sisters Use Their Voices To Promote Change
The protests that have swept the country since George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis have heightened the awareness of racism in our country, and many are looking for resources and voices to learn and become better anti-racist allies.4 years ago
Andrew Adams, KSL TV
Hundreds March At Daybreak For Change, Social Justice
In a place where large protests are uncommon, hundreds gathered Wednesday to show their support and call for justice and change following the deaths of George Floyd and others across the country.4 years ago
Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV
New SLC Commission On Racial Equity In Policing To Review Policies
In a new effort for transparency and accountability, the Salt Lake City council approved measures for a third party to review Salt Lake City police practices.4 years ago
Dan Rascon, KSL TV
Utah Black Lives Matter: SLC Police Budget Cut A ‘Step In The Right Direction’
The Black Lives Matter organization said the new budget cut for the Salt Lake City Police Department is a step in the right direction, but it is still “not enough”.4 years ago
Associated Press
GOP Governor Candidates Clash Over Protest Response
The four Republicans in the race for Utah governor clashed Tuesday over the response to a police-brutality protest that included the burning of a police car.4 years ago
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV
Salt Lake City Council Withholds $5M From Police Budget
The Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday voted to withhold millions of dollars in funding for police.4 years ago
Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV
Herbert Calls Special Session To Address COVID-19, Budget & Police Methods Of Restraint
Gov. Gary Herbert on Tuesday announced the Utah legislators will be called to a special session to address a list of items, including budget adjustments, issues relating to the coronavirus, and methods used by police officers.4 years ago
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Protesters Enter Fourth Week With List Of Demands
Protesters entered the fourth week of demonstrations in Salt Lake City with a list of demands, as the state and cities respond to growing calls to defund and even disband police departments.4 years ago
