After Charlie Kirk killing, Utahns see political violence as a rising problem nationwide — but less so at home
According to poll results published Thursday, 91% of participants said it was important that leaders encourage civility.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Valley University holds a vigil on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at the UCCU Center following the recent shooting death on campus of Charlie Kirk, conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA.
Emily is a statewatch reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune, where she has worked since 2022. She received her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. There, she worked on investigative projects for The Washington Post and ProPublica. While writing, she's probably spinning something from her ever-expanding shelf of punk records.
Emily is a statewatch reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune, where she has worked since 2022. She received her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. There, she worked on investigative projects for The Washington Post and ProPublica. While writing, she's probably spinning something from her ever-expanding shelf of punk records.