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Behind the Headlines: Lauren McCluskey and COVID–19 in southeastern Utah

(Zak Podmore | The Salt Lake Tribune) Navajo Nation Council Delegate Charlaine Tso stacks donated food at a coronavirus relief event in Aneth on Thursday, May 14, 2020.

(Zak Podmore | The Salt Lake Tribune) Navajo Nation Council Delegate Charlaine Tso stacks donated food at a coronavirus relief event in Aneth on Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Investigations are launched into the alleged actions of a former University of Utah police officer in the Lauren McCluskey case. No settlement is reached between the parents of the slain student athlete and the university. And a COVID-19 update from San Juan County and the Navajo Nation.

At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Courtney Tanner and Zak Podmore, and news columnist Robert Gehrke 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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