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Salt Lake City, UT – Salt Lake City residents now have a powerful new tool to stay informed about crime in their neighborhoods. The Salt Lake City Police Department recently launched an interactive crime map designed to give the public real-time updates on criminal activity across the city. The map, which uses color-coded dots to represent different types of crimes, is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to improve transparency and engage the community in public safety efforts. The crime map, which can be accessed via a computer or mobile device, tracks a wide range of criminal incidents throughout the…

Salt Lake City, UT — In recent years, Utah has witnessed an increasing crisis surrounding domestic violence, with shelters and support services stretched beyond their capacity. Despite these growing needs, crucial budget requests to address the issue were rejected during the 2025 legislative session, leaving victims at greater risk. Wendy Halloran, Chief Investigative Reporter at 2News, sat down with Erin Jemison, Director of Public Policy for the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, to discuss the ongoing struggles in the fight against domestic violence. Jemison did not hold back, emphasizing that the rejection of two critical budget requests had serious consequences. Shelters…