An evacuation notice has been lifted for the Utah town just downstream from a cracked dam after safety crews released enough water to prevent a total breach. But engineers say locals should stay vigilant because they wont be able to repair it until June.
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Water pouring out of rural Utah dam through 60-foot crack, putting nearby town at risk

My latest for The Associated Press with Hannah Schoenbaum

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The International Olympic Committee was effusive in its support Wednesday for a decadeslong effort to bring back the Winter Games to Salt Lake City, praising local leaders for preserving facilities and public enthusiasm. New for The Associated Press:
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Soon to be a 2-time Olympic host city, Salt Lake City’s zest for the Games is now an outlier apnews.com/article/winter…

Welcome aboard, Makiya Seminera! I couldn’t think of a more capable or deserving successor. My former beat is in great hands.

#ncpol folks, give Makiya a follow & expect continued excellence from the The Associated Press North Carolina team

Children's author Kouri Richins hit with new charges alleging earlier attempt to kill her husband apnews.com/article/kouri-…

Utah coach says team was shaken after experiencing racist hate during NCAA Tournament apnews.com/article/march-…

'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case rooted in religious extremism apnews.com/article/youtub…

It’s a beautiful day for National Women’s Soccer League soccer! Couldn’t be more excited to be here for the epic return of Utah Royals FC. I may be a new Utah resident, but I’ve been a proud owner of this jersey since the inaugural season. LFG!⚽️🦁

Utah’s governor has approved an overhaul of state laws meant to protect children from the possible harms of social media as the state fends off multiple lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. New for The Associated Press. #utpol #utleg
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#NEW The Dept. of Justice is accusing UTDeptofCorrections of discriminating against an incarcerated transgender female by blocking treatment for intense gender dysphoria.

The department says they're 'blindsided' by the announcement.
From Hannah Schoenbaum 👇
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Man pleads guilty to murdering University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe apnews.com/article/utah-f…

For the second time in a decade, a decision by the Utah GOP to select its presidential nominee through caucuses instead of a traditional primary left voters confused and frustrated as the nation waited past midnight for the state to release results. #utpol
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Polling places are opening across the U.S. on Super Tuesday, as voters in 16 states and one territory hold primaries.

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Gun violence prevention advocates who gathered Monday at the Utah State Capitol called on Gov. Cox to veto legislation that they said could place children in harm’s way by training more teachers to carry firearms on campus. New for The Associated Press. #utpol #utleg
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In the final hours of Utah’s 2024 legislative session, Gov. Cox tells the (very sleepy) #utleg press corps that it’s been a “complicated” but “successful” session. He declined to share yet whether he will veto any of the 500+ bills passed by the Republican-controlled body.

College athletes in Utah who are looking to profit off their name, image & likeness will have to seek written approval from their schools for any business deal exceeding $600 under a bill that received final legislative approval Friday. The Associated Press #utpol #utleg
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March is Blood Clot Awareness Month – my first as part of the strong, supportive community of pulmonary embolism survivors. I’d moved to Utah on my own just a few weeks before landing in the hospital. As scary as it’s been, I feel so lucky that my doctors caught it in time. #BCAM

A couple months after our The Associated Press ⁦Reveal⁩ investigation into the Mormon Church’s coverup of sex abuse cases, a new law in Utah: Utah Legislature expands ability of clergy members to report child abuse (by ⁦Hannah Schoenbaum⁩ ) apnews.com/article/130839…

Utah faith leaders who learn about child abuse from a perpetrator during a religious confession will be able to alert police without fear of legal ramifications under a bill that received final legislative approval on Thursday. New for The Associated Press. #utpol #utleg
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