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'Brotherhood': 21-stop promotional campaign set for immigration-themed musical filmed in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
A 21-stop promotional campaign for "Brotherhood," an immigration-themed musical filmed in Utah, starts on Saturday in Provo.
Ogden police speak out after ICE arrest
VideoTim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden police are speaking out in response to the detention of a man on an Ogden street by a federal immigration agent as an Ogden officer watched.
Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County inked an accord with the feds to get reimbursement for aiding with immigration enforcement action, similar to an agreement Utah County signed last May.
While Salt Lake immigrant detention center plans are dead, talk of finding a site may not be over
VideoTim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:13 a.m. | Save Story
While plans for an immigrant detention center in Salt Lake City may be dead, talk of finding a site somewhere else in Utah isn't necessarily over.
Feds officially acknowledge Utah immigrant detention center plans have been abandoned
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Aug. 19 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
In a court filing, federal officials acknowledge that plans for an immigrant detention center in Salt Lake City have been abandoned, which had been presumed.
Centro Civico Mexicano boosters hope to build a new $27M facility to house the cultural group
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 16 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Centro Civico Mexicano boosters are pursuing plans to build a new $27 million facility to house the Salt Lake City cultural organization.
Father-son duo from Monticello visiting Mexican restaurants in each of Utah's 29 counties
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 16 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Jake Palma and son Carson are on a whirlwind trip around Utah, trying Mexican food in each of the state's 29 counties.
Mexican cultural group hosting joint celebration of US, Mexican independence movements
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Mexican cultural group in Salt Lake City will host a joint celebration to mark the U.S. and Mexican independence movements.
Documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez to be shown in Salt Lake City
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
A new documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez, who died at the hands of Venezuelan forces in 2018, will be shown in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
Utah teachers address immigration crackdown, how it's impacting their students
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
A group of Utah educators addressed the immigration crackdown and the adverse impact it's having on their students at a forum.
Utah's Colombian community seeking donations to help Colombian quake victims
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Members of Utah's Colombian community are seeking donations to help victims of the devastating earthquake and aftershocks that have shaken Colombia.
Student leaders, immigrant advocates press U. to become 'sanctuary campus' for immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Aug. 10 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Amid the ongoing immigration crackdown, students leaders and immigrant advocates want the University of Utah to become a "sanctuary campus" for immigrants.
'Story of contribution': Longtime Mexican restaurant operator honored with key to Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Javier Chavez Sr., operator of a small chain of Mexican restaurants, received a key to Ogden from the mayor for his business efforts and contributions to the city.
Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
A handful of immigrant advocates gathered at Salt Lake City International airport to protest the regular immigrant detainee flights out of the facility.
Former state senator, Lehi official, immigrant advocate recognized for their work with immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
The Federation of United Mexicans in Utah honored an ex-state senator, a Lehi official and an immigrant advocate for their work with immigrants.
Long-time Salt Lake resident deported to Mexico despite outcry by family and friends
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 31 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
A long-time Salt Lake City resident detained by immigration authorities in late June has been deported to Mexico despite loud outcries by family and friends.
Suazo Business Center founder Gladys Gonzalez dies, but backers say her legacy will live on
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 29 - 9:19 a.m. | Save Story
Suazo Business Center founder Gladys Gonzalez, who put a focus on helping Latino immigrants, has died, but her backers say her legacy will live on.
Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake hosting information sessions geared to Mexican immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated July 28 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
The Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake City will host information sessions all week geared to Mexican immigrants, joining consulates all across the United States.
Most Latinos view their Latino identity as important, but are split on whether it helps or hurts them
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 26 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Most Latinos view their Latino identity as important, but they split on whether it helps or hurts them, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
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