Homelessness

Mountainland Continuum of Care says churches like the Provo Seventh-day Adventist Community Service Center, Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and St. Mary's Episcopal Church have stepped up.

The incumbent told supporters on election night that the results show voters want a city government that “prioritizes results over politics.”

While there is support for the plan’s goals, some of the finer details still need to be fleshed out.

Mayor Erin Mendenhall, former mayor Rocky Anderson and Michael Valentine are all vying for the top office in Utah’s capital city.

Members of the Salt Lake City Council held a community conversation about the issue of homelessness on Oct. 2.

Catholic Community Services wants to expand homeless services at its Weigand Resource Center after coming to an agreement with businesses and residents in The Gateway area.

After Salt Lake City fenced off the median island on 500 West, advocates are worried that people have been pushed farther away from homeless services.

Utah state law requires government officials in Salt Lake County to create a shelter overflow plan for the winter. The state will review Salt Lake County’s plan and decide whether to approve it.

Seven people are running to be Ogden’s next mayor and every single one says affordable housing is a big problem.

The most common time for a person to be homeless in the United States is during the first year of life.

In addition to providing information and education to the city’s park users, the rangers are a cushion between the city’s homeless population and law enforcement.

The National Weather Service expects above-average temperatures throughout the state from July to September.