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Other states in the Mountain West are seeing an even bigger boom of wind and solar, made possible because of how cheap these renewable sources have become over the last decade. -
Recent court rulings gave the generally conservative state a left-leaning district — but it also opened the door for challengers to Republican incumbents in the three other Congressional districts. -
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is searching for homes for 15 desert tortoises who can't be released back into the wild. And, Alan Osmond of the musical group The Osmonds died this week. -
Campbell Helton, a student at Utah State University, will perform an original composition that explores how she overcame challenges in her first year of college. -
Earth Day, Earth Week, and my preferred, Earth Year. Let’s pretend to join the Artemus II crew for a wild 300,000 mile journey to the dark side of the moon for an Earth rise. -
When the white nationalist group VDARE used dark money to purchase a historic castle overlooking Berkeley Springs in West Virginia, America’s “cold civil war” spilled into the scenic tourist town. -
A gentle, introspective jazz set of lyrical ballads and modern moods — featuring Stacey Kent’s elegance, Ron Burris’ warmth, and evocative originals from Russ Spiegel and Aubrey Johnson. -
Evelyn Funda continues the ongoing series on spices with Phebe Jensen, USU Professor Emeritus in English and notable Shakespearean scholar. They explore Shakespeare as a botanist and references in his works of the natural world. -
Professor Davis shares tips and tricks for helping kids set healthy boundaries with the phones, tablets, and televisions that have become a part of everyday life. -
The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith predicts warmer temperatures this week into next. -
We check in with Susan Madsen, director of the Utah Women &Leadership Project. This conversation comes after the Utah Legislature eliminated the bulk of the project's ongoing funding. -
The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith predicts cool temperatures tonight and warmer temperatures for the rest of the week.
A show designed to showcase local Utah musical artists and highlight public radio.
Stream a variety of music and talk programs in Spanish from Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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Two vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire. -
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caps off seven budget hearings in as many days, the first time he has testified before Congress since September. -
Schools, colleges and other public institutions originally had until this week to make online content accessible to people with disabilities. Now, the Justice Department has delayed that deadline. -
On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of "tree-huggers." The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas and was later co-opted by American politics in the 1990s. Now, environmentalists are reclaiming the word. -
Spirit has not confirmed a liquidation, though it has filed for bankruptcy protection twice. Experts predict rising fuel costs could push the company to close its doors for good. -
The stadium-filling singer-songwriter's fourth album is full of finely detailed songs that expand his sound without sacrificing subtlety. -
After Virginia voters weighed in on Tuesday, the redistricting set off by President Trump to help the GOP in the midterms has been countered and possibly surpassed by Democrats. -
The U.S. aviation system is being modernized — but FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and other leaders say it will take more money to make the system more efficient and flexible. -
The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum, was recovered last month. -
Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.
