Local Headlines 1-24-19

Deseret News

Arianne Brown: Thoughts on the Cedar High ‘Redmen’ mascot from a CHS alumni

Editorial: Covington controversy highlights the harm of instant certainty

Editorial: Free exercise of religion needs strong protection

Auditor suggests tiny Utah town disband after audit reveals financial disarray

McAdams: Border wall could be part of shutdown solution

Church will not oppose hate crimes legislation, clarifies previous position

‘We will be ready’: Utah homelessness leaders detail timeline for transition to new shelters

Salt Lake Tribune

Michelle Quist: Religion and politics don’t have to conflict

Closure of the downtown Salt Lake City homeless shelter is delayed, but leaders say the transition to smaller centers is on track to start this summer

After past scandals, UTA’s board adopts new policy governing ‘transit-oriented developments’

Clerk in a small Utah town with 250 residents embezzled $300K in public funds over 9 years

LDS Church won’t stand in the way of a tougher Utah’s hate-crimes law. And says no groups, including LGBT, should be left off the list.

Other

Ogden council, RDA board approve massive downtown redevelopment plan (Standard-Examiner)

Annual 3-day homeless count set to begin in Weber County, officials expect to see higher numbers (Standard-Examiner)