Martha Harris
@marthajharris
Education Reporter @KUER [email protected]
Shots fired at No Kings parade in Salt Lake City - one person critically injured, one person in custody. We're keeping you updated here: kuer.org/politics-gover…
From @AlixelCabrera: Salt Lake City adopts new banners, sidestepping pride flag ban #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/05/06/sal…
Attention Utahns!!! Have you or someone you know had a run in with highway debris on Utah roads? Then let me know! I’d love to chat with you! DM me or email me: [email protected] #utah
New 2026 ballot question just dropped: Utahns will decide whether or not to repeal the state's ban on collective bargaining for public sector unions during the 2026 midterm elections. kuer.org/politics-gover…
Arturo Gamboa, the man arrested after Saturday's SLC protest shooting, will be released from jail. A judge signed the order this afternoon. "He should never have been in jail in the first place," Gamboa's attorney said. kuer.org/news/2025-06-2…
The national 50501 Movement has distanced itself from the SLC No Kings protest organizers. buff.ly/UdUVdYP
Arturo Gamboa will stay in jail until Monday. Salt Lake DA Sim Gill filed a 3-day extension to keep Gamboa there while his office determines what, if any charges, will be filed against him. kuer.org/news/2025-06-1…
BREAKING: Photojournalist Spenser Heaps captured striking images after gunshots were fired during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City. One was shot and is critically injured. A person of interest is in custody, according to police #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/06/14/gun…
The U will phase out 484 courses and 94 programs, some of which had little or no enrollment, said @PresidentUofU. buff.ly/IAHueyI
New from me! @utahhousereps have three new leaders: Rep. Casey Snider is the new House Majority Leader. Rep. Candice Pierucci is the new Majority Whip and Rep. Bridger Bolinder is the Assistant Whip. #utpol kuer.org/politics-gover…
This ain't your grandpappy's vocational training. We got drones, cybersecurity, aviation and... yes, old school construction. buff.ly/hXvk55E
A transgender teen in Utah had the go-ahead from the state’s eligibility commission to participate in girls’ high school sports. Even so, UHSAA would not allow her to compete and cited President Donald Trump's February executive order. kuer.org/politics-gover…
Girls’ participation in youth rugby in the U.S. spiked for the 2024-2025 season. In Utah, athletes say bronze-medal Olympian and influencer Ilona Maher has been a driver for many of the positive changes the sport has seen. Read more here!: kuer.org/sports-recreat…
Salt Lake Community College has unveiled its plan for state-mandated budget cuts and reinvestments. Here's an overview of what's in it. kuer.org/education/2025…
Utah Board of Ed member Molly Hart will be the state's new Superintendent of Public Instruction. The board voted 12-to-2 to appoint her on Wednesday night. Hart will succeed Sydnee Dickson, who has been in the state's top ed job for nearly a decade. kuer.org/education/2025…
A movement that began in Utah has since been joined by people from at least 20 other states. Quilters gonna quilt. buff.ly/C5Zi63u
With the help of @upliftaerospace’s Starborn Academy program, @slcschools is ready to launch the next gen of astronauts. 🧑🚀 🌕 buff.ly/M04X02q
"Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen is now banned in all Utah public schools. It was reported by Cache, Davis and Tooele school districts. This is the 18th book to be banned statewide under the 2024 law, HB29.
A 17th book has been banned in all Utah public schools. "Tricks" by Ellen Hopkins was added to the list today. It was reported by Davis, Tooele and Washington school districts.
Since PornHub blocked Utah two years ago, 20 other states passed a similar law that spurred the adult content site's decision. But that's not all that has happened in the last 24 months. kuer.org/politics-gover…