Elle Crossley

Talking to people is my favorite pastime
Freelance journalist based in Salt Lake City
Previously reporting for KUER 90.9 FM, NPR Utah

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Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley University. Campus is closed and classes are canceled. https://t.co/tOx9F5umFZ

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Utah is planning a new homeless campus for northwest Salt Lake City, but the location is raising concerns. With a 2.5-mile trek to the nearest bus stop, Damon Talbot with @UnshelteredUtah worries people aren't going to want to go. #UT #SLC

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Pornhub��s parent company will pay $5 million to settle allegations it provided child sex abuse content and non-consensual content on its sites. For the state’s latest chapter in its fight against adult content, the federal government joined in. #UT #utpol

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The Salt Lake County Jail has long faced the problem of overcrowding. Starting Sept. 1, a new law will restrict one of the sheriff’s office’s methods to control jail population. Read my newest story with @KUER #UT #utah #SLCo

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When the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down, there might be another casualty – upgrades and maintenance of the emergency alert systems. https://t.co/MQNyomDr3s

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Pickleball courts, a sports field and a patio outside the senior center are part of the Lester Park revitalization plan.

This time, unlike in 2016, the city has funding to get the ball rolling.
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[Elle Crossley @Ellecrossleyy]

Ahead of Ralph Menzies’ scheduled execution date on Sept. 5, activists are lobbying for the state to show him mercy. @KUER #utah #UT
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Homelessness is up in Utah and SLC Mayor Mendenhall said "we must see action from legislative leadership and our governor" to create a change.

In turn, those leaders urged the mayor to "turn down the politics" and keep working with the state. https://t.co/ZY9iiOUzV1

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While the Monroe Canyon fire has been burning tens of thousands of acres, Garkane Energy linemen have been working to repair dozens of power poles. #wildfires #Utah

Read my latest for @KUER
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[Elle Crossley @Ellecrossleyy]

Hey Utahns! How are you feeling about the cost of groceries? What impact do grocery prices have in your daily life? I want to hear your perspective! DM me or email me at [email protected] #UT #utah #groceryprices @KUER

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The West Valley Library is one of the buildings the public can visit to cool off in extreme heat. But due to high temperatures and air conditioning issues, it’s only open from 10 am to 2 pm. Read more in the most recent from me! #UT #SaltLakeCounty #SLCo https://t.co/Pf1SlZFi0v

[Macy ★ @macylip]

The agreements give trained deputies the power to enforce certain immigration laws. But Sheriff Mike Smith said they'll focus on high-level crime.

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[Elle Crossley @Ellecrossleyy]

Girls’ participation in youth rugby in the U.S. spiked for the 2024-2025 season. In Utah, athletes say bronze-medal Olympian and influencer Ilona Maher has been a driver for many of the positive changes the sport has seen. Read more here!:

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Ever had a 100% fonio beer? #SLC’s Kiitos Brewing says it’s one of 2 breweries in the world that makes it. But fonio’s not a cheap grain. Trump’s tariffs could make it even more costly. https://t.co/ChGBBCfqwM

[Emily Anderson Stern @emilyreanderson]

Utah’s Planned Parenthood will shut down a quarter of its clinics after the Trump administration froze all of the state’s Title X money for services like providing birth control and STI testing.

About 26,000 Utahns received care under Title X last year. https://t.co/kXNEv8i3zX

[Elle Crossley @Ellecrossleyy]

Amidst a slew of federal actions focused on higher education, University of Utah President Taylor Randall reflects on what that means for the schools future plans. He says he hopes higher ed will “will win the argument overall.” #utah #uofu #HigherEd
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[Saige Miller @saige_miller]

After 40 years, Sundance is leaving Utah behind. The iconic film festival will call Boulder, Colorado home in 2027

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[Elle Crossley @Ellecrossleyy]

I just can’t get enough of public radio! Tune in to @KRCLradio 90.9 FM at 6pm TONIGHT to catch me talking about my recent reporting highlighting @UtahRoyalsFC Lauren Flynn’s journey navigating the often-overlooked mental side of injury recovery #womenssports @AmplifyUtah

[Elle Crossley @Ellecrossleyy]

It’s been a busy 45 days for Utah lawmakers, but the 2025 Legislative Session has officially come to a close. Here’s a list of some notable bills that passed or failed on Capitol Hill this year.
#utpol #utleg @AmplifyUtah @KUER

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