No Friday Execution, U of U Parking Idea, Library Card Discounts
The Utah Supreme Court called off the execution of Ralph Menzies, which was scheduled for Friday. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about what's next for the death penalty in Utah. Plus, the University of Utah gets skewered over parking, local discounts with your library card, and rooftop theater.
Resources and references:
- Ralph Menzies’ execution called off by Utah Supreme Court days before he was set to die by firing squad [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Listen to our show on the last execution Utah carried out [City Cast Salt Lake]
- U of U sparks controversy with new policy designed to fix parking issue [ABC 4]
- SLC Library Card discounts
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