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Political Cornflakes: New York Times looks at whether Paul Huntsman can save The Salt Lake Tribune

The New York Times takes a deep dive into whether Paul Huntsman can save The Salt Lake Tribune by turning it into a non-profit. “I took the losses and subsidized the paper as long as I could. The losses were devastating to me personally. I said, ‘I have to make a change,’” Huntsman explains. The story takes a personal look at Huntsman and his style. [NYTimes]

Topping the news: A new report shows that homelessness in Weber County is skyrocketing but it’s not getting the attention it deserves. [Trib]

-> The Utah Transit Authority is about to test “microtransit,” a cross between a traditional bus system and Uber and Lyft, where riders can use a smartphone app to get to a specific destination.