Jennifer Pemberton

Reporter / Commentator

Jennifer is a writer and editor who loves to make websites. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and an MBA from Lund University in Sweden. A former ex-patriate living in Europe and Asia, Jennifer is happy to call the West home again. She is a fervent public radio fan and loves to hike in the summer and knit through the winter.

Jennifer produces a monthly commentary series for UPR and can sometimes be heard hosting Morning Edition or anchoring the 5:30 Utah News. She is currently managing our community engagement reporting project on air pollution in Cache County: Having a Bad Air Day?

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UPR Station News
5:02 pm
Mon March 19, 2012

It's Web Pledge Day!

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Life is better with Utah Public Radio...

...and UPR is better with you because your financial support helps make all our services possible.

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5:30 News
5:51 pm
Fri March 16, 2012

Utah News for Friday, March 16

  • Anti-Government Materials in the Home of Matthew David Stewart
  • Car Plows into a Beauty Salon Overnight in St. George
  • A Disappointing Utah Weather Forecast

Listen to these stories and all the day's Utah News during our 5:30 broadcast.

UPR Station News
5:11 pm
Tue March 6, 2012

Find My Caucus

Caucus meetings for Utah's political parties begin next week. The "Find My Caucus Location" tool on vote.utah.gov allows all Utahns to quickly and easily find the date, time, and location of their party's local caucus meeting.

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Commentary
4:38 pm
Tue February 21, 2012

President's Day: A Homecoming

Jennifer Pemberton reflects on Abraham Lincoln and turns President’s Day into a homecoming celebration…with a little help from Johnny Cash.

UPR Station News
12:17 pm
Wed February 15, 2012

From the Top - Live in Ogden

Utah Public Radio’s newest program will be taped in front of a live audience. Weber State University is hosting a taping of From the Top on March 8, 2012. Host Christopher O’Riley will present amazing performances by talented young musicians on the stage at Weber State University’s Browning Center for the Performing Arts in Ogden, Utah.

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UPR Station News
6:06 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

Meet UPR at Downtown Logan's Gallery Walk

Come meet the gang! The UPR staff will be hanging out at our downtown Logan studio Friday night for the Cache Valley Center for the Arts Gallery Walk from 6 - 9 pm.

We'll be hosting Lucy Peterson Watkins' silk paintings and fiber arts and Hilary Murray will provide the live music. Oh, and cupcakes too!

That's this Friday, February 10. Hope to see you there.

Utah News
11:26 am
Sat February 4, 2012

UPR Superbowl Recipe

What is our Chief Engineer, Friend Weller, whipping up for the big game?

Our friends at the Hard News Cafe found out.

UPR Station News
5:02 pm
Mon January 30, 2012

For the Love of UPR

Thank you for your love and support! 

Thanks to everyone who contributed to our "For the Love of UPR" mini-pledge drive. Your Valentine's Day chocolates are going in the mail this week and your generous support keeps our quality programs and excellent local news coverage going.

Weather
4:02 pm
Fri January 27, 2012

A.M. Forecast - Friday 1/27

The latest from the Utah Climate Center...

Utah News
4:50 pm
Mon January 23, 2012

UPR Goes to the Capitol

The Utah Public Radio news team spent the opening day of the Utah Legislative Session at the State Capitol, talking to Senators and Representatives about the issues that matter to our listeners. Get ready for some great reporting today and for the next 45 days.

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