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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The University of Utah has chosen three former law enforcement chiefs to lead investigations into campus safety and how university police handled complaints made by a female student and track athlete about an ex-boyfriend before he killer her. The reviews were triggered by the Oct. 22 killing of Lauren McCluskey by Melvin Rowland, a 37-year-old registered sex offender.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With Election Day around the corner, the Republicans have filed separate complaints about mail-in ballots and lack of polling places in Salt Lake County. A lawsuit filed Thursday by two Republican candidates says thousands of ballots were not shipped out to voters in a timely manner. Democratic Clerk Sherrie Swensen tells the Deseret News there was a delay due to a vendor problem, but they did go out in time. One of the plaintiffs is also running against her.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — If a Utah race is too close to call on Election Night, residents and candidates will have to wait to find out who won because the state recommends counties wait three days before posting more results. Elections director Justin Lee says the lag allows counties to tally ballots in an organized manner without being hounded by campaigns and news organizations every day. The slow vote release could affect when the race between Republican Rep. Mia Love and Democrat Ben McAdams is called.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — School districts in Utah that aren't transparent about their dues for sports and clubs _ or that don't bring them down to "reasonable levels" _ could face new penalties from the State Board of Education. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the board voted Thursday to develop and enact a discipline system after a scathing state audit slammed the board for not providing oversight and allowing schools to charge students exorbitant fees.
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