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Utah needs a 'Code Red' policy to protect the homeless from extreme heat, report says
Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Oct. 10 - 7:02 p.m.
University of Utah researchers studied the impact of heat on people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, how businesses are often the 'de facto heat refuges' and what policymakers can do to help.
ARCH Project offers new support for those struggling with recidivism, homelessness
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 7 - 10:43 p.m.
Utah kicked off a major step in its new effort to combat chronic homelessness Wednesday by launching a new program to help high-utilizers of the criminal justice and shelter systems get back on their feet.
Utah County Warming Center opens Nov. 1 providing warm beds, expanded programs
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Oct. 7 - 7:03 p.m.
The Utah County Warming Center will open Nov. 1 providing those experiencing homelessness a warm place to stay at night alongside expanded programs.
Utah homeless services board awards $1.8M to 3 cities for winter shelters
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 6 - 6:42 p.m.
Utah's Homeless Services Board voted Tuesday to approve more than $1.8 million to three cities that host temporary winter shelter space.
Road Home community carnival raises funds to help Utahns experiencing homelessness
Madi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 2:01 p.m.
The Road Home is hosting a community carnival at the Utah State Fairgrounds Wednesday evening, with proceeds supporting shelter, housing assistance and other services.
Utah's new initiative aims to tackle addiction, homelessness
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 3:06 p.m.
Utah will look to coordinate efforts to support addiction recovery, prevent homelessness and address mental illness, the governor announced Monday.
First United Methodist Church serves community for more than 120 years
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 20 - 9:03 a.m.
The First United Methodist Church celebrated the 120th anniversary of their building in May. The historical building continues to be a place of service, both spiritually and physically.
County leaders have a specific request tied to Intermountain's new Salt Lake City hospital
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 10:49 a.m.
Salt Lake County leaders hope Intermountain's new LDS Hospital will include more behavioral health resources, and they asked Salt Lake City leaders to encourage it.
These homeless, crime solutions helped Miami. Will they work in Salt Lake County?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 8:07 a.m.
Utah's most populous county is ready to begin implementing changes in how it addresses homelessness and criminal justice, taking lessons that transformed Miami.
Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 9 - 7:15 a.m.
Utah already released some data showing a slight decrease in overall statewide homelessness, but newly released data highlights how decreases were felt across all three reporting regions.
How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 25 - 5:07 p.m.
A 29-bed facility for women recovering from severe mental illness is now open, with state, county and philanthropic help, and a little luck in the building market.
Ogden trampoline park opens facility to poverty-stricken youth for a day to 'just be a kid'
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 12 - 1:42 p.m.
The Hive adventure and trampoline park in Ogden opened its doors to at-risk youth for a day of fun on Wednesday.
Older adults, families drive increased demand at northern Utah warming center
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 17 - 7:00 p.m.
As a warming center for homeless individuals faces increased demand, its executive director is calling for more permanent solutions.
Utah leaders celebrate homelessness decline, but agree there's still work to do
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 12 - 5:28 p.m.
The number of people experiencing homelessness dipped slightly over the past year, according to the state's latest point-in-time count.
Salt Lake City's proposed camping ban draws fierce debate
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 6 - 8:02 p.m.
A proposed Salt Lake City ordinance to tighten camping restrictions in Utah's capital city generated a range of emotions from residents in a hearing that lasted nearly three hours.
Utah's warm winter leaves extra funds for homeless services
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 5 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah's new homeless services initiative will have a bit more funding to work with after the state recorded its warmest winter on record, leaving some winter shelter money unspent.
New report casts doubt on cost and potential of proposed Utah homeless campus
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 2 - 9:16 p.m.
A new report suggests that a new state homelessness campus might be much more expensive and less beneficial than what Utah estimates.
Davis County crisis center hosting 5K to raise awareness of sexual violence
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 22 - 11:15 a.m.
Safe Harbor Crisis Center will host its annual "Walk In Their Shoes" 5K on Friday in Kaysville to raise awareness of sexual violence.
Provo summit highlights challenges Utahns face in escaping poverty
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 20 - 10:00 p.m.
The Know Poverty summit held in Provo addressed challenges faced by Utahns.
West Point Junior High students to build 40 beds for children in need
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 16 - 3:18 p.m.
West Point Junior High School teams up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to give northern Utah kids beds.
Utah nonprofit founder aims to make evictions 'a thing of the past'
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 15 - 8:37 p.m.
Zachary Quinn, a Provo resident who moved to Utah just six years ago, believes he's found a practical way to keep families housed — and off the streets.
Salt Lake City wants to enhance its camping ordinance, but is it going too far?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 14 - 6:19 p.m.
Utah's capital city is exploring a measure that would expand its overnight camping policies to combat public safety concerns tied to homelessness in Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake police sit down with unsheltered Utahns to seek resource solutions
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 14 - 7:40 a.m.
A first-of-its-kind roundtable discussion between unsheltered residents and Salt Lake City police aims to find solutions to barriers in resources to help people experiencing homelessness.
Switchpoint breaks ground on new Salt Lake City housing as demand continues to grow
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted April 9 - 6:02 p.m.
Construction for a new Salt Lake City housing project was officially underway Thursday.
