keelee-mccain

Keelee McCain is a junior at Weber High School. This is her second year on staff, this year as Assistant to the Chief. She does have a life (probably) but she can't think of anything to write in here, so she's probably just going to ramble now. She has an orange cat who she likes better than any human. If you see her being quiet or not sitting on top of a desk, there is something very wrong. In her free time she enjoys harassing her favorite teachers and sleeping. Her life plans include making it through high school and leaving. Happy lifeing.

Rally at Utah Capitol Urges Gov. Cox to Veto Controversial Union Bill

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Utah’s largest teacher union staged a major rally at the Capitol Building on Friday, urging Governor Spencer Cox to reject a controversial bill that would eliminate collective bargaining rights for public sector unions. The gathering, led by the Utah Education Association (UEA), drew hundreds of teachers, firefighters, and other public employees who voiced their opposition … Read more

19-Year-Old Arrested After Food-Throwing Incident at Salt Lake City Store

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A teenager was taken into custody after causing mayhem inside a Salt Lake City convenience store, throwing items, damaging property, and resisting arrest, according to police. Authorities responded to a call early Tuesday morning about a disturbance at a store near 300 East 400 South. When officers arrived, they reviewed surveillance footage showing the suspect—identified … Read more

Can This Strategy Help End the Homeless Overdose Epidemic?

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Dixie Nennis once lived in a cycle of homelessness, arrests, and alcohol addiction. But from his perspective, many of his peers on the streets faced even greater struggles—particularly those trapped in the grip of synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Drug overdoses remain the leading cause of death among Utah’s homeless population, accounting for 35% of the … Read more

Controversial Transgender Dorm Bill Advances in Utah Legislature

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A bill that would impose housing restrictions on transgender students at Utah’s public universities is one step closer to becoming law after passing the Senate on Thursday. House Bill 269, titled “Privacy Protections in Sex-Designated Areas,” was approved by 20 of the state’s 29 senators. The legislation now returns to the House, where representatives will … Read more

Utah Senate Passes Bill Banning Public Union Collective Bargaining

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After days of debate and public outcry, the Utah Senate narrowly approved a bill on Thursday that would prohibit public labor unions from engaging in collective bargaining. House Bill 267, titled “Public Sector Labor Union Amendments,” passed with a 16-13 vote, just surpassing the 15-vote threshold required for approval. The legislation now heads back to … Read more