Macy Lipkin
Northern Utah and Bilingual Communities ReporterEmail: mlipkin@kuer.org
Macy Lipkin is KUER’s northern Utah reporter and a Report for America corps member. She covers bilingual Spanish-speaking communities and general assignments in and around Ogden, where she’s based. Macy grew up in Massachusetts but fell in love with audio storytelling and mountains while working at a public radio station in Ecuador. After interning with CT Public Radio and GBH News in Boston, freelancing in the Amazon, and producing a TV show at GBH, she has returned to public radio and mountains. Outside of work, she’s probably reading, getting lost on a trail somewhere, or listening to sad folksy music. She holds a bachelor's degree in peace and justice studies from Wellesley College, where she woke up at an ungodly hour to row in the dark with her friends.
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Police Chief Jake Sube credits collaboration and community involvement for the city’s 50% reduction in serious crime. -
Some the Utah Transit Authority's new services, like the Vineyard FrontRunner station, are up and running. But connections to Tooele and the Central Corridor project are further behind. -
The program is a one-stop shop for naturalization with classes, legal support, child care and financial assistance. -
As the new License Plate Design Review Board contemplates design criteria, the Great Salt Lake plate is stalled. -
The deadline for the latest round of funding is Jan. 9. Local transportation directors say electric buses work well, but not perfectly. -
More than 200,000 minimalist black and white plates have been issued. Intentionally or not, drivers are supporting the new Museum of Utah. -
An increase in food insecurity among college students could help explain why campus food pantries are getting more use compared to last year. -
While residents have complained about the smell from Ogden’s pet food factory over the years, the city tries to strike a balance between supporting a local business and maintaining residents’ quality of life. -
The Weber County Sheriff’s Office has pushed for years to improve the jail’s medical and mental health facilities. -
Wreath ceremonies to honor fallen veterans are scheduled for Dec. 14 with several occurring in Utah, including in Salt Lake City, Ogden and St. George. -
“You do have a legal and ethical duty to stop,” said Jason Mettmann of the Utah Department of Public Safety. -
Some Ogden city officials want more homeownership and wealth in the East Central neighborhood, but the county housing authority wants their facilities to be close to services.
