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Fatal semi truck crash stops westbound I-80 traffic
A fatal semi truck crash on I-80 stopped westbound traffic. As of 10 a.m. Saturday, the left three lanes remained closed. At about 4:30 a.m. Saturday, a semi truck driver towing a 53-foot trailer lost control on westbound I-80, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety. The driver hit the right concrete barrier at Lamb’s Canyon.
Utah's parental leave policies are changing
Data: U.S. Department of Labor; Map: Tory Lysik/Axios VisualsPaid family leave is still not mandated in Utah, but new laws across the country are expanding access to benefits for expecting and new parents.The big picture: Utah employers must offer 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid family leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.Meanwhile, most countries guarantee paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave.Why it matters: Studies have shown parental leave can lower the risk of developing postpartum depression and can provide better interactions between the birthing parent and child.State of play: More Utah moms are going back to work less...
Housing supply flagging in Salt Lake and throughout Utah
Data: Redfin; Note: Reflects how long it would theoretically take for every home on sale to sell in current conditions; Chart: Axios VisualsThe housing supply in the Salt Lake metro area has fallen again after a couple of brief post-pandemic spikes.Why it matters: The housing market is considered balanced when supply meets the six-month level — and Utah's housing markets don't come close to that. Zoom out: Nationally, that hasn't happened since 2012."The market is fundamentally unbalanced," because the U.S. is short an estimated 3.8 million homes, Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather tells Axios.Between the lines: Housing supply drives affordability.What's next: If mortgage rates fall, demand will surge, and supply will continue to deplete, Fairweather says.
Utah man arrested in Bozeman after high-speed chase
A Utah man wanted in connection to an alleged attempted homicide was apprehended in Bozeman on Tuesday following a high-speed chase. Kevin D. Wilde, 63, appeared in Justice Court on Wednesday and was accused of fleeing and eluding and criminal endangerment. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Wilde had...
Law school grads could earn license through work rather than bar exam in some states
PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Bailey McQueeny-Rose attended law school at the University of Oregon, she worked in reproductive health care, first as a medical assistant and then as a trainer, teaching others to do the same job. The work opened her eyes to how access to health care differed based on the laws in the […]
Severe Weather Alert for Utah: Anticipate Strong Winds and Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Salt Lake City has issued a warning of gusty thunderstorm winds expected to hit Utah this afternoon and evening. The western part of the state is likely to experience the highest chances of 50-60 mph wind gusts. As a precautionary measure, residents are advised to remain weather-aware and be prepared to take shelter when storms approach.
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