One of Utah’s most prominent philanthropic organizations offered to keep Salt Lake County’s publicly run day cares in business while county leaders found a way to keep the programs afloat for the long haul. .
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A man who spent more than 20 years in prison could see his murder conviction vacated — if a court approves Salt Lake County prosecutors’ newly filed petition. .