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Inside the gates of the Draper Prison

By Megan Kennedy
June 15, 2015 12:00 AM
Upon entering the women's correctional facility at the Utah State Prison one finds a small, cramped room with no air conditioning, no light and no space.
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Provo police officers to start wearing body cameras this year

By Megan Kennedy
June 15, 2015 12:00 AM
The Provo Police Department has spent the last two years testing body cameras. Now the department sees the implementation of these cameras becoming a reality in the near future.
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Prison Relocation Commission faces another fiery information session in Tooele

By Megan Kennedy
June 02, 2015 12:00 AM
Grantsville High School auditorium was filled with screams and anger Thursday night. The Prison Relocation Committee's informational session in Tooele County faced heated discussion, as the county is one of the last sites considered for the new prison.
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Citizens rally to keep prison out of Tooele County

By Megan Kennedy
May 29, 2015 12:00 AM
No Prison in Tooele County co-founders Jewel Allen and Katrina Hill organized the rally preceding the Prison Relocation Commission information session.
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Residents in potential prison relocations sites continue to express dissatisfaction

By Megan Kennedy
May 22, 2015 12:00 AM
The Utah State Prison in Draper is under consideration for relocation. the Prison Relocation Commission will hold information sessions int he coming months to help and questions and disseminate information
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Utah State Office of Education revises seclusion and restraint rules

By Megan Kennedy
May 22, 2015 12:00 AM
The Utah State Office of Education has revised its rules on the use of seclusion or restraint of special education students for disciplinary purposes.
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Supreme Court prepares to rule on gay marriage

By Megan Kennedy
May 20, 2015 12:00 AM
The Supreme Court began hearing arguments April 28 regarding the rights of same-sex couples. Despite several hours of arguments, the result is anyone's guess.
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Parents of missing student speak

By Megan Kennedy
May 01, 2015 12:00 AM
Elisabeth Salgado's parents, Julio Cesar Laguna and Libertad Salgado, have spoken about their missing Udaughter and hope to find her soon.
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