Tim Vandenack
'They belong here': U. hosts 5th and 6th graders from West Valley City schools
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 8:32 p.m.
University of Utah Health hosted a contingent of students from four West Valley City schools in part to introduce them to the idea of attending college when they're older.
Weber County inland port critics reiterate worries, speak out as potential decision looms
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 6:21 a.m.
Weber County inland port project critics worry they won't have enough time to speak at a planned meeting on the plans and are reiterating their concerns as a potential decision looms.
Latino lawmakers, advocates press for work permits for certain undocumented immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 5:20 p.m.
A coalition of Latino lawmakers, including Utah Rep. Angela Romero, is asking President Biden to expand work permit offerings to certain classes of undocumented immigrants.
Western Weber County wetlands focus of protection plan as inland port proposal moves forward
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 9:23 p.m.
Utah Inland Port Authority officials have crafted plans to protect the wetlands of western Weber County in conjunction with a proposed inland port development project in the area.
Vandalized pro-Palestinian memorial removed in Salt Lake City
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 6:33 p.m.
A pro-Palestinian memorial in Salt Lake City, which vandalized on Friday, was removed Sunday per terms of a city permit, but its boosters seek a new permit to reinstall it.
Minority candidates buck conventional political wisdom, say GOP aligns with their beliefs
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 10:05 a.m.
Latinos and Blacks have historically aligned with the Democratic Party, but some in Utah are starting to shift to the conservative cause and the Republican Party.
Utah sheriffs tour U.S.-Mexico border: 'What does happen there does impact Utah'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 7:09 a.m.
Sheriffs from Weber, Utah and Kane counties recently visited the U.S.-Mexico border amid worries about the local impact of the surge in undocumented immigrants entering the country.
Utah railroad museum gets Western Pacific engine; Merci boxcar getting rehabbed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 9:45 p.m.
Utah State Railroad Museum officials added a Western Pacific engine to the collection while the dilapidated Merci boxcar is now in Wyoming for restoration efforts.
'Hope and looking forward': Utah's Jewish community focuses on safety as antisemitism spikes
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 9:31 p.m.
The United Jewish Federation hosted a panel discussion spurred by a rise in antisemitism as the Israel-Hamas war continues and will offer training to the public to prepare for incidents of hate.
'A minority among minorities': Utah's tiny Paraguayan community hosting independence festivities
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 6:30 p.m.
The Paraguayan community in Utah is hosting a celebration on Saturday to mark independence day in the small South American country.
US House OKs bill adding citizenship question to census along partisan lines
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 8:32 p.m.
The U.S. House approved a bill adding a citizenship question to the decennial U.S. census and apportioning House seats based on the U.S. citizen population.
Weber School District projects outlined in $279M bond move ahead — but they'll cost $60M more
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 8:04 a.m.
Weber School District officials are in the final stages of seeking $60 million in bond funds to supplement a $279 million bond issue approved by voters in 2021 for new schools.
US lawmakers mull adding citizenship question to census amid simmering immigration debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 8:57 p.m.
U.S. House lawmakers are considering legislation adding a question about citizenship to the decennial Census Bureau headcount, similar to change unsuccessfully sought by former President Trump.
Mexican Senate OKs change geared in part to US-born kids of undocumented Mexicans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 10:27 p.m.
The Mexican Senate approved a change to make it easier for U.S.-born kids of Mexicans to register their Mexican citizenship, an issue at times when their parents are deported from the United States.
Utah group hosting healing and prayer event for missing, murdered Indigenous people
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 2:58 p.m.
Indigenous Health and Wellness Connections is hosting a gathering on Sunday in Salt Lake City to mark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day of Awareness.
Northbound US 89 near Layton to close starting Friday night for weekend pipeline project
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 12:00 p.m.
The northbound lanes of U.S. 89 near Layton will be closed from Friday night to Monday afternoon to accommodate installation of a pipeline across the roadway.
Steep road to Powder Mountain in Weber County getting runaway truck ramp
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 8:26 a.m.
The steep road to Powder Mountain, site of two fatal motor vehicle crashes since 2018 stemming from brake failure, will be getting a runaway truck ramp.
Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican historical event, but many events are slated for Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:59 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo, marking Mexico's victory over invading French forces on May 5, 1862, looms and numerous activities featuring Mexican music and folkloric dancing are scheduled around Utah.
Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 12:03 p.m.
The University of Utah has released preliminary details of some of the changes to its equity, diversity and inclusion policies, as required by HB261, approved by lawmakers this year.
Utah Pride Center cuts spending for festival, operating on 'leaner model' to address money issues
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 5:32 p.m.
The Utah Pride Center faced financial uncertainty after the 2023 parade and festival but has scaled back costs and operations as the 2024 festival looms to address the money situation.
Have You Seen This? Conductor films EF-3 tornado as it passes over his train
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 3:27 p.m.
A conductor in his stopped train in Nebraska as an EF-3 tornado passed overhead filmed the close encounter.
'We truly want these educators': Utah officials reach out to immigrants to fill need for teachers
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 8:05 a.m.
Utah Board of Education officials helped host a workshop meant to help immigrants navigate the process of converting their foreign credentials into Utah teaching licenses.
Hill Aerospace Museum's $22M expansion complete, opens to public on Thursday
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 10:32 p.m.
Hill Air Force Base and Hill Aerospace Museum officials ceremoniously unveiled a $22 million, 91,000-square-foot addition to the museum, which boosts indoor space at the facility by 70%.
Weber County inland port project foes press for more study as decision date nears
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 8:33 p.m.
Foes worried about the environmental impact of the proposed Weber County inland port project are pushing for more study into the plans as the date nears to formally consider the project.
