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Casa Del Tamal operator puts focus on family, tamales; US official visits Mexican restaurant

Casa Del Tamal operator puts focus on family, tamales; US official visits Mexican restaurant

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

La Casa Del Tamal, where operator Cristina Olvera puts a focus on family and tamales, drew a visit this week from a U.S. Small Business Administration official.
'Fighting for others': Utah lawmakers laud Dolores Huerta following her death

'Fighting for others': Utah lawmakers laud Dolores Huerta following her death

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla and Rep. Angela Romero lamented the death of labor organizer and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, citing her as an inspiration.
Immigrant detained in Weber County, prompting backlash from some, has been released

Immigrant detained in Weber County, prompting backlash from some, has been released

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of two immigrants detained last week by Weber County authorities, the latest local flashpoint in the immigration debate, has been released.
Man, woman who helped suspected immigrant escape authorities face 4 days in jail

Man, woman who helped suspected immigrant escape authorities face 4 days in jail

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man and woman who helped a man believed to be in the country illegally escape authorities last year now face four days in jail each.
Latinos backing Dem House hopefuls more engaged this cycle than GOP, study says

Latinos backing Dem House hopefuls more engaged this cycle than GOP, study says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latinos backing Democratic House hopefuls are more engaged this election cycle than those backing Republican candidates, a Pew report says.
Some 2,800 Brazilians in Utah eligible to cast ballots in Brazil's presidential contest

Some 2,800 Brazilians in Utah eligible to cast ballots in Brazil's presidential contest

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 8:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Around 2,800 Brazilians in Utah will be able to cast ballots on Sunday in Brazil's hotly contested presidential race at a polling site in Millcreek.
Top education official warns against declaring the U. a 'sanctuary' campus for immigrant students

Top education official warns against declaring the U. a 'sanctuary' campus for immigrant students

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top education official warns against declaring the University of Utah a "sanctuary" campus for immigrant students, saying it would violate neutrality guidelines.
Former proposed ICE detention center site in Salt Lake now up for sale

Former proposed ICE detention center site in Salt Lake now up for sale

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former proposed ICE detention center site in Salt Lake City is now up for sale along with six other sites around the country.
Ecuadorean man decries detention, second immigration arrest involving Ogden police officers

Ecuadorean man decries detention, second immigration arrest involving Ogden police officers

VideoTim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ecuadorean man is decrying his detention by ICE agents, the second immigration arrest since Aug. 25 involving Ogden police officers.
Utah Latina leaders discuss what drives them, stress involvement

Utah Latina leaders discuss what drives them, stress involvement

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three Latina leaders addressed a Hispanic Heritage Month event in Ogden, focusing on what drives them and stressing the importance of political involvement.
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 12 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Indigenous people celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches.
Judge orders release of immigrant detained in controversial arrest as Ogden officer looked on

Judge orders release of immigrant detained in controversial arrest as Ogden officer looked on

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has ordered the release of a Venezuelan immigrant detained by ICE in a controversial arrest last August as an Ogden police officer looked on.
ICE says it values its accord with Utah police department in wake of chief's critical comments

ICE says it values its accord with Utah police department in wake of chief's critical comments

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the wake of critical comments from the North Valley Police Department, federal immigration officials say they value their cooperative accord with the agency.
Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales hosting Día de los Muertos events

Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales hosting Día de los Muertos events

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales will host Día de los Muertos events starting this Sunday and extending through Nov. 2.
Utah police department reconsidering cooperative accord with ICE after ride-alongs

Utah police department reconsidering cooperative accord with ICE after ride-alongs

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The North Valley Police Department in Sanpete County is reconsidering its cooperative accord with ICE after ICE agents detained five people in ride-alongs with local officers.
Speakers at Hispanic Heritage Month event laud 'American way,' opportunity in the U.S.

Speakers at Hispanic Heritage Month event laud 'American way,' opportunity in the U.S.

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Speakers at a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Utah Capitol variously lauded the "American way" and the opportunity they say have found in the United States.
Rancho Markets opens new location in American Fork, its 10th, with another store planned

Rancho Markets opens new location in American Fork, its 10th, with another store planned

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rancho Markets, which caters to the Latino population, opened a new location in American Fork, its 10th, and plans are in the works for an 11th store.
Vamos Health opens new West Valley City site, reflecting strong demand for its bilingual offerings

Vamos Health opens new West Valley City site, reflecting strong demand for its bilingual offerings

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vamos Health launched at a new, larger site in West Valley City, reflecting strong demand for its offerings, provided in Spanish and English.
Box Elder County ranch operator enters plea in abeyance in human trafficking case

Box Elder County ranch operator enters plea in abeyance in human trafficking case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Box Elder County ranch operator charged in connection with the treatment of an immigrant employee has entered a plea of abeyance to resolve the trafficking case.

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