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Salt Lake County working to meet 'tall order' of more than 900 winter overflow beds

Salt Lake County working to meet 'tall order' of more than 900 winter overflow beds

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 12:21 p.m.

The first emergency winter overflow shelter beds for Utah's homeless opened last week with more expected to come online in the coming weeks, but not all beds will be available all winter.
Volunteers of America Utah opens 16-bed residential treatment program for homeless men

Volunteers of America Utah opens 16-bed residential treatment program for homeless men

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 9:05 p.m.

Volunteers of America Utah will open a 16-bed residential treatment program for men experiencing homelessness and mental health issues on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.
Davis County bomb squad detonates 'homemade' explosive device at elementary school

Davis County bomb squad detonates 'homemade' explosive device at elementary school

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 2:27 p.m.

The Davis County bomb squad detonated a "a suspicious homemade firework or pipe bomb device" on the southeast side of Endeavour Elementary School.
Domestic violence victim advocates launch 'Dear Utah' campaign to elevate victims' voices

Domestic violence victim advocates launch 'Dear Utah' campaign to elevate victims' voices

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 10:20 a.m.

The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition and 15 other groups from across the state together launched the "Dear Utah" campaign to bring awareness to domestic violence.
Man critically injured in Friday night crash

Man critically injured in Friday night crash

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 11:40 a.m.

A 35-year-old man was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on 400 S. State on evening.
2 people transported, 1 with life-threatening injuries after Salt Lake crash

2 people transported, 1 with life-threatening injuries after Salt Lake crash

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:08 a.m.

Two people were transported to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, after a two-vehicle crash Saturday.
Boys & Girls Club working to fill child care gap, highlight need for investment

Boys & Girls Club working to fill child care gap, highlight need for investment

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 7:02 p.m.

An assessment by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake highlights a gap in affordability and access to youth programs in Utah.
Have You Seen This? Halloween display inspires woman during cancer treatments

Have You Seen This? Halloween display inspires woman during cancer treatments

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 3:35 p.m.

An Ohio man's Halloween display has prompted disapproval from some residents, but it's the highlight of one woman's drive.
Utah Homeless Board approves search for new, 1,200-bed homeless shelter site

Utah Homeless Board approves search for new, 1,200-bed homeless shelter site

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 3:33 p.m.

The Utah Homeless Board has asked the state to locate three locations with a minimum of 30 neighboring acres for a new, 1,200-bed, low-barrier emergency shelter.
Man falls, dies while rappelling in Zion National Park

Man falls, dies while rappelling in Zion National Park

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 2:34 p.m.

A man in his 40s died after he fell near the upper Emerald Pools while rappelling on Saturday.
The youngest state in the nation is getting older — is Utah prepared for an aging population?

The youngest state in the nation is getting older — is Utah prepared for an aging population?

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:18 a.m.

Utah has long held its standing as the state with the youngest population in the nation, but it may need to make structural changes to see its older folks through their golden years.
Evacuations in areas along the Duchesne River ordered in Yellow Lake wildfire

Evacuations in areas along the Duchesne River ordered in Yellow Lake wildfire

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 2:17 p.m.

Utah fire officials have issued a mandatory evacuation order for areas in the North and West Fork of the Duchesne River due to "immediate fire danger."
Officials identify woman killed in rollover during police pursuit on I-15

Officials identify woman killed in rollover during police pursuit on I-15

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 3:30 p.m.

A woman is dead and her 3-year-old son was critically injured after a police chase on I-15 resulted in a crash in Davis County early Sunday.
Police identify man shot in possible road rage incident at Jordanelle State Park

Police identify man shot in possible road rage incident at Jordanelle State Park

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 2:44 p.m.

The man whose body was discovered at Jordanelle State Park on Thursday has been identified by law enforcement, who also said that his manner of death was homicide.
Man arrested after his father is found dead in Logan Canyon

Man arrested after his father is found dead in Logan Canyon

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 10:52 a.m.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested and booked into Cache County Jail for investigation of murder after his father's body was found in Logan Canyon on Friday.
Child care providers, advocates call for public investment after funding dries up

Child care providers, advocates call for public investment after funding dries up

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 5:04 p.m.

Utah parents and child care providers are calling on Utah lawmakers for public investment into the sector as the last of the federal money dries up.
Utah charities team up to distribute pet food to families in need

Utah charities team up to distribute pet food to families in need

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:07 p.m.

Utah Food Bank, Feed America and PetSmart Charities distributed pet food to 430 families in need on Tuesday.
Provo woman donates kidney to stranger she met while hiking Y Mountain

Provo woman donates kidney to stranger she met while hiking Y Mountain

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 9:02 p.m.

More than 90,000 people across the country are waiting for a kidney transplant. That statistic prompted Krissy Miller and Shiller Joseph to reunite Monday to share their unique story.
Intermountain Health to host free events centered on women's health at seven hospitals

Intermountain Health to host free events centered on women's health at seven hospitals

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 5:07 p.m.

Intermountain Health is hosting free "ladies night out" health events across seven hospitals to educate women about their health care needs through the various decades of their lives.
1 critically injured in Hurricane rollover crash; 22-year-old accused of road rage

1 critically injured in Hurricane rollover crash; 22-year-old accused of road rage

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 11:07 a.m.

One person was transported to St. George Regional Hospital with critical injuries after a rollover crash Saturday night in Hurricane, Washington County.
Utah celebrates 152 residents who've lived a century and beyond

Utah celebrates 152 residents who've lived a century and beyond

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 5:20 p.m.

Members of the Governor's Century Club of Utah — each at least 100 years old — celebrated one another's longevity Wednesday in West Jordan.
Brigham City resource rally distributes food, hygiene products to 400 families in need

Brigham City resource rally distributes food, hygiene products to 400 families in need

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 10:10 p.m.

Approximately 400 families in need received boxes of food, hygiene products and books for their children during a resource rally Tuesday at the Northern Utah Boys and Girls Club.
New Utah report links housing affordability to negative health outcomes

New Utah report links housing affordability to negative health outcomes

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 5:01 p.m.

A new report released Wednesday by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute links housing affordability to indirect and direct health impacts for Utahns.
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle near Moab

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle near Moab

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 12:28 p.m.

A female pedestrian is dead after being struck on U.S. 191 outside of Moab on Friday.
North Salt Lake residents urge outright rejection of permanent shelter

North Salt Lake residents urge outright rejection of permanent shelter

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 11:38 p.m.

North Salt Lake residents voiced overwhelming disapproval of an emergency shelter in North Salt Lake Tuesday, prompting the council to unanimously pass a resolution opposing it.