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August 25, 2025

Utah ‘Solved’ Homelessness in 2015. What Happened?

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Utah ‘Solved’ Homelessness in 2015. What Happened?

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Homelessness in Utah is up 18% over the past year. But 10 years ago, our state made national news for solving chronic homelessness. Executive producer Emily Means asks Michelle Flynn, executive director of The Road Home, what changed and whether we ever actually earned that headline.

Dig into Utah's new homeless report with us.

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