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Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City will drain its pond early this year due to the drought. This story and more in Monday evening s news brief.
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How Britney Spears’ Case Sheds Light On Disability Rights Issues In Utah
The #FreeBritney movement is putting a spotlight on disability rights issues in Utah. It comes as Spears heads to court to fight her conservatorship case, which gives her father control over many aspects of her life, like how she spends her money. Activist Heidi Pomerleau with Disabled Rights Action Committee in Utah said Spears’ case is shedding light on a situation that frequently occurs to people living with disabilities. “Disability right advocates have been working on this and shouting about this for so many years,” Pomerleau said. “What we need now is change at the federal level.” ....

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