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How ‘inappropriate boundaries’ for staff can lead to sexual abuse at Utah teen treatment centers

Inappropriate contact between children and staff members has happened with some frequency in Utah’s teen treatment programs. From November 2018 through July 2021 — state regulators have investigated at least 20 reports of staff pushing the boundaries with clients, sometimes amounting to sexual abuse.

A crowd gathers for the #StandWithUkraine Rally at the Utah State Capitol on Feb. 28, 2022.

PM Brief: Refugee aid, more wildland firefighters & Senate challenger submits signatures for primary

The latest Utah news for Monday evening, Mar. 14, 2022

KUER and PBS Utah announce RadioWest Filmmaker in Residence Position

KUER and PBS Utah have announced a new RadioWest Filmmaker in Residence position. The selected Filmmaker in Residence will work directly with RadioWest and the team at PBS Utah.

A sign warns against avalanche danger at a Utah ski resort.

AM Brief: Big Cottonwood avalanche, Mountain West hate groups & Utah letters to Ukrainian children

The latest Utah news for Monday morning, Mar. 14, 2022.

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PM Brief: Gender inclusive housing, regulating construction noise & Russian fertilizer exports

The latest Utah news for Friday evening, Mar. 11, 2022

Rural counties won’t pursue controversial Book Cliffs Highway… for now

The highway was proposed to connect Vernal and Moab. Those who have fought against it are celebrating the decision, but say it isn’t a done deal.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Utah National Guard's new Nephi Readiness Center, March 10, 2022.

AM Brief: Utah Nat Guard breaks ground, Roselyn Tso nomination & trail cam ban sticks

The latest Utah news for Friday morning, Mar. 11, 2022.

More people enrolled in teacher preparation programs during the pandemic

Utah has not yet seen a mass exodus of teachers leaving the field. It also appears more people are attending teacher preparation programs, based on newly-compiled data.

Galina Perova sits in front of her painting depicting oppression in her homeland — the former Soviet Union.

Galina Perova left the Soviet Union for Utah. Now she wants to save family fleeing Ukraine

Artist Galina Perova is on her way to Poland to rescue family members who’ve fled war-torn Ukraine, with the hope of bringing them back to Utah.

PM Brief: Romney on Ukraine defense, Lee’s SHIP IT act & drought update

The latest Utah news for Thursday evening, Mar. 10, 2022

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