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Utah National Guard asked to take on supportive role in immigration crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 25 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
Federal authorities have asked the Utah National Guard to take on a supportive role in aiding in the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Mariachi music and Bolivia, marking 200 years of independence, focus of weekend festivals
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:48 a.m. | Save Story
Mariachi music will be the focus of a festival on Friday in Salt Lake City, while Bolivian culture will be on display at a festival on Saturday in Orem.
Gov. Cox: Utah National Guard won't help with arrests if called to aid with immigration crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 21 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said the Utah National Guard won't carry out arrests if called to aid with the immigration crackdown, though it could help with transportation logistics.
Utah conservatives focus on illegal immigration, note issues in finding comprehensive fix
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 18 - 7:20 p.m. | Save Story
Utah conservatives and GOP leaders gathered for a forum on illegal immigration, lauding President Donald Trump but noting the difficulties in finding a comprehensive fix.
'We care about our country': Bolivian in Utah watching from afar as presidential campaign unfolds
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 17 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Voting in Bolivia's presidential election may be a difficult proposition, but Susy Lisi, an expat Bolivian in Utah, is watching from afar as the campaign unfolds.
Weber County immigrant arrest case provides insight into cooperative efforts with feds
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 13 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The arrests last week by Weber County officials of four immigrants suspected of being here illegally provide insight into cooperative efforts with federal immigration authorities.
Utah Latino leaders air concerns in meeting with Sen. Escamilla amid immigration crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 9 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A cross-section of Latino leaders met recently with Utah Sen. Luz Escamilla to air their concerns amid the immigration crackdown unfolding across the country.
'Need to be at the table': Provo leaders encourage Latino civic involvement
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 8 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Provo leaders hosted an open house for the city's Latino and Spanish-speaking population to encourage increased civic participation from the group.
4 Utah leaders get Tonahuac Award for contributions to Latino community
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Representatives from four Utah entities received the Tonahuac Award from the Federation of United Mexicans in Utah for their contributions to the Latino community.
Colorado apology notwithstanding, Utah attorneys still worry about younger immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 5 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Notwithstanding the apology by a Colorado sheriff to a Utah immigrant, Utah attorneys still worry about the impact of President Donald Trump's crackdown on younger immigrants.
'Your voice matters': Provo to host town hall gathering geared to Spanish-speaking residents
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 4 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Provo leaders are hosting a bilingual town hall gathering, "Your Voice Matters," to better engage the city's Spanish-speaking population in civic matters.
Mexican Consulate, Artes de Mexico hosting festival featuring Mexico's varied food offerings
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 30 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
The Mexican Consulate in Utah and Artes de Mexico are hosting a festival on Saturday featuring Mexico's varied food offerings.
Guatemalan officials explore creation of consulate, business ties during Utah visit
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A contingent of Guatemalan lawmakers traveled to Utah to explore creation of a consulate in the state and business ties.
Utah Sheriffs Association leaders defend increasing cooperation with immigration officials
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Leaders of the Utah Sheriffs Association defend the growing number of cooperative accords with immigration officials across Utah as a public safety mechanism.
Immigration crackdown having ripple effects at Latino festivals, spurring at least 1 cancellation
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The ongoing crackdown on immigrants in the country illegally is having a ripple effect on Latino festivals in Utah, with the cancellation of at least one event.
Mother, 2 kids killed in West Jordan blaze had come from Venezuela in search of better life
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
The mother and two kids killed in a West Jordan blaze, allegedly set by the children's father who also died, had come to Utah from Venezuela in search of a better life.
Colorado attorney general sues deputy for role in Utah student's immigration arrest
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Colorado attorney general is suing a sheriff's deputy for his role in the detention last month of a University of Utah student by federal immigration officials.
Mexican brother-sister duo garner Teacher of Year honors in their respective school districts
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Pablo De La Cruz Rodriguez and sister Lucía, both from Mexico, have garnered Teacher of the Year honors in the respective Utah school districts where they serve.
Wyoming jail tapped to hold out-of-state immigrant suspects, including some from Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A southwestern Wyoming jail has been tapped by the feds to help hold immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally from surrounding states, including Utah.
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