Vanessa Hudson
@vanessamwrites
general assignment reporter @kuer | journalism, poli sci and dance grad @UUtah | “Mientras dure la vida, sigamos con el cuento.”
Great Salt Lake license plates are coming to a Utah road near you. kuer.org/politics-gover…
All 18 Salt Lake County Library branches are designated cooling zones. But limited air conditioning has forced West Valley’s location to reduce its hours. buff.ly/oks0q1R
Read and listen to my latest story about road debris in Utah for @KUER !
Road debris is a growing problem. Something you’ve probably noticed as you drive (and swerve) around Utah. buff.ly/2nNKfCH
Road debris is a growing problem. Something you’ve probably noticed as you drive (and swerve) around Utah. buff.ly/2nNKfCH
Behind bars doesn’t mean unseen. “They’re just people,” said Rep. Katy Hall. Both lawmakers and inmates ran together last weekend in the state prison’s first half-marathon. buff.ly/Gs1syE8
Huntsman’s youth crisis center will offer walk-in care for non-medical mental health emergencies, like emotional distress, anxiety, depression and suicidal behavior. buff.ly/LX3YBDm
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is suing the Colorado sheriff's deputy who pulled over a University of Utah student originally from Brazil last month, precipitating her detention by federal immigration authorities. ksl.com/article/513496…
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
“It's OK to have yellow lawns this year,” Cox said. “We give you permission not to keep them up and keep them green.” buff.ly/RG7yUNG
Homeless services are one area where #SLC needs more help with funding to reach its goals, Mayor Erin Mendenhall said. buff.ly/tQ7dMel
The West Valley Library is one of the buildings the public can visit to cool off in extreme heat. But due to high temperatures and air conditioning issues, it’s only open from 10 am to 2 pm. Read more in the most recent from me! #UT #SaltLakeCounty #SLCo kuer.org/politics-gover…
West Valley bustles with around 12K people coming in each month. So the reduced hours aren’t ideal. buff.ly/oks0q1R
After Gov. Cox’s comments yesterday, Utah ‘No Kings’ organizers are pushing back with a statement issued through their attorney #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/07/18/uta…
Thirsty Utah is really making a dent in its reservoirs. Statewide levels dropped 10% last month, Cox said. buff.ly/RG7yUNG
Latest for @AP: ICE officials will have access to all 79 million Medicaid enrollees' personal data, including addresses and ethnicities, according to an extraordinary agreement signed on Monday. w/ @kimberlykindy apnews.com/article/immigr…
The Utah County Sheriff has cooperated w/ ICE in the past and will continue to do so in the future. But Sheriff Smith isn't comfortable with raids. “I have assurance from ICE that those will not happen here,” he told the county commission last night. buff.ly/XaCHNES
. @GovCox wants Utahns to be careful and responsible with fireworks as Pioneer Day looms. Worsening drought conditions and wildfires are the reason why. Read my latest for @KUER kuer.org/politics-gover…
Officials said Alligator Alcatraz will not hold minors — but a 15 year old was held there for 3 days. The Mexican teen, who has no criminal record, was arrested during a traffic stop in Tampa. w/@anaceballos_ miamiherald.com/news/politics-…
Beyond the initial progress on the city public safety, Salt Lake City is looking at more security cameras in places, and maybe even drones. buff.ly/tQ7dMel
There have been successes with Salt Lake City's public safety plan. The mayor pointed to changes downtown, in parks and along the Jordan River Trail as examples. buff.ly/tQ7dMel