Recap the news week with The Salt Lake Tribune and KCPW Friday morning
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Students protest outside the student center at Brigham Young University in Provo, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, after an official with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a clarification to the school's Honor Code, which said that same-sex romantic behavior is still "not compatible" with the rules at BYU.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says same-sex romantic behavior is still “not compatible” with the rules at Brigham Young University. The Ute Indian Tribe renews its agreement with the University of Utah, with a caveat. And Utah’s coronavirus response team accuses President Donald Trump of spreading misinformation.
At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Erin Alberty and Taylor Stevens, and editorial page editor George Pyle join KCPW’s Roger McDonough to talk about the week’s top stories. Every Friday at 9 a.m., stream “Behind the Headlines” at kcpw.org, or tune in to KCPW 88.3 FM or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast. Join the live conversation by calling (801) 355-TALK.
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