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Utah has doubled its coyote bounty in designated mule deer habitat, increasing payments to hunters as the state works to manage coyote predation and support mule deer populations.
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Natalie and John discuss the lessons from the midterm elections, the incoming federal and state legislative leadership, and potential areas for bipartisan compromise. -
The project would include 1,500 homes, a small commercial space, and public trails. In other news, recent flooding closed the lower falls trail in Gunlock State Park. -
Scott Hammond is a 20-year search and rescue veteran. We talk about his experience as a K-9 specialist and what it means to be truly lost. -
The Utah Senate Democratic Caucus called for Riebe to resign over the alleged harassment and discrimination. Her attorney claims the report "blindly adopted the view" of those caucus members. -
In other news, Providence voters approved possibly taking on the Cache County Library. And, the trial for Charlie Kirk's accused killer is set for summer 2028.
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It's nearly a quarter of the total funds distributed nationwide from activities on federal and tribal lands. Utah was also in the top 10 this year at $124 million. -
Recent snowfall, combined with weeks of snowmaking, helped crews prepare for opening day. A strong El Niño this winter could bring more precipitation, but also make conditions less predictable. -
In other news, Utah Republican lawmakers picked new leadership after a "blue wave" at the midterms. And, a Utah nonprofit distributed a record number of LGBTQ+ flags this year.
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After Izbel Grace Oswald lost her best friend to suicide, she wrote "The Empty Chair Beside Me," a deeply personal book about their friendship. -
A colorful jazz set blending playful classics, lyrical reflection, and spirited improvisation—featuring Vince Guaraldi, Daggerboard, Bobby Watson, Ruben Caban, and Jon De Lucia. -
During the 20th century, Nevada earned the nickname "Mississippi of the West" for racial segregation and discrimination. Now, it's set to elect the first Black governor west of the Mississippi River. -
![[From left to right] Idaho National Laboratory Associate Laboratory Director for Nuclear Science and Technology Jess Gehin, Nuclear Reactor Experiment Design Engineer Calvin Downey, Industrial Relationship Manager Toni Karlsson and Experiment Manager Matthew Arrowood stand together in a lab during a press conference on Nov. 2, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5ff8d1e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2064x1150+0+6/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims3%2Fdefault%2Fstrip%2Ffalse%2Fcrop%2F2064x1161%200%20108%2Fresize%2F2064x1161%21%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F13%2Feb%2F1bf398f846028dbd60929debb855%2Fp-14476-2.jpg)
A team at Idaho National Lab could be part of the solution to reducing nuclear reactor waste as the industry expands in the U.S. First, they have to study the risks of reusing this type of fuel.
![[From left to right] Idaho National Laboratory Associate Laboratory Director for Nuclear Science and Technology Jess Gehin, Nuclear Reactor Experiment Design Engineer Calvin Downey, Industrial Relationship Manager Toni Karlsson and Experiment Manager Matthew Arrowood stand together in a lab during a press conference on Nov. 2, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/43a4dc2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2064x1150+0+6/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims3%2Fdefault%2Fstrip%2Ffalse%2Fcrop%2F2064x1161%200%20108%2Fresize%2F2064x1161%21%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F13%2Feb%2F1bf398f846028dbd60929debb855%2Fp-14476-2.jpg)
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Next week, nominations come out for the 2027 Grammys. But there's one new award that's sparking a backlash, and it joins a complicated history of new categories. -
As Trump's arch and other projects make their way through the courts, many critics are looking to Congress to stop them. Democrats have a few tools, including funding and oversight. -
A ship bigger than the Titanic is being sunk off the coast of Florida to make an artificial reef. -
A gunman opened fire at a gym in Washington, D.C.'s Logan Circle Thursday morning. One person has been confirmed killed and four others injured. The gunman is dead, according to police. -
Buscemi worked as a NYC firefighter for four years while he was getting his start in theater and stand-up comedy. He's appearing in two new films: The Only Living Pickpocket in New York and Wild Horse Nine. -
The Japanese band performs their wild fusion of Japanese folk, cumbia, salsa, Afrobeat and dancehall. -
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff went to the Kremlin to brief Russian President Vladimir Putin and are scheduled to fly later to Ireland for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. -
Raka is the son of former President Joko Widodo. The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court ruled last month that the documents that Raka submitted regarding his overseas education didn't meet election requirements. -
Huang co-founded the chipmaker Nvidia, which has become one of the driving forces behind the AI boom. But reports that he may have had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy quickly sank his career. -
The text of what lawmakers are considering isn't always made available for public review before it is voted on. A group of open governance advocates is calling on Senate leadership for a change.
