Local Headlines 1-18-18

Salt Lake Tribune

Holly Richardson: To get more women elected, we need to move beyond lip service

Utah’s governor launches youth suicide task force as state reveals 44 suicide deaths among 10-to-17-year-olds in 2017

Democrat Kathie Allen takes swipe at new senator’s religion

If government shuts down Friday, Interior Department is telling national parks to stay open

Delta wants longer lease at Salt Lake City airport in deal that could help pay for expansion.

Deseret News

Jay Evensen: Is Utah becoming like California?

Sen. Mike Lee questions international court opinion favoring gay marriage in Costa Rica

New California declares independence from California. Is a 51st state on the way?

Lawmakers talk school funding, Medicaid expansion in advance of session

Salt Lake City showcases clean-fuel buses for Capitol Connector

New electric vehicle charging stations installed to help create ‘clean air corridor’

Utah governor assembles team to tackle surge in teen suicides

Salt Lake FanX? Website signals official name change for Salt Lake Comic Con

Other

Group working to bring Outdoor Retailer back to Utah after 2017’s messy exit (Standard-Examiner)