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Undercounted school COVID cases, inland port’s rail plan, and trails debate on ‘Behind the Headlines’

Salt Lake Tribune journalists join KCPW’s weekly news roundup,

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Students begin the first day of school at Granger High School in West Valley City, Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.

School coronavirus cases go undercounted as some parents refuse to report to Utah health officials. The Utah Inland Port pursues a new funding stream for a train-to-truck facility. And Salt Lake City’s mayor puts foothills trail construction on hold to consider charting a different path.

At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Leia Larsen and Courtney Tanner, along with 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.