A northern Utah fire destroyed cars, prompted evacuations, and damaged homes. Here’s why officials say a university’s compost pile played a hand.
Honoring longtime UPR employees and station managers Kerry Bringhurst and Tom Williams, who are retiring this year, this endowment acknowledges the dedicated decades of service of Utah Public Radio employees over the station's 70+ years.
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In other news, invasive zebra mussel DNA was found in Utah's part of the Colorado River for the first time. And, 11 hikers were rescued from flash flooding in Bryce Canyon National park on Monday.
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Utah Public Radio's new station manager Frank Mueller guest hosts this episode, interviewing co-managers Kerry Bringhurst and Tom Williams as they approach retirement.
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USU Assistant Professor C.R. Grimmer joins us to talk about the Greek poet Sappho and their own poetry.
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Under new regulations finalized last week, Nevada's share will be cut by over 70%. California and Arizona also face mandatory cuts that Upper Basin states like Utah avoided.
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The concept of cakes with frosting and sprinkles isn't new, and similar foods can appear across cultures. That means the question of cultural appropriation depends more on the maker's intent.
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In other news, there are harmful algal blooms in two northern Utah reservoirs. And, Utah State University improperly euthanized over 80 naked mole rats last year, according to a federal report.
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Two northern Utah restaurateurs are trying to bring the fun back to their unique burrito business — by putting it on wheels again.
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Evelyn Funda continues her discussion with Phebe Jensen, a Shakespearean scholar. This week they explore spices and herbs in the use of medicine.
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Awhile back, I was riding my bicycle along country roads in Cache Valley, when suddenly six unusual looking chicks ran across the road in single file right in front of me. I slammed on the brakes just in time as the chicks disappeared down the farmhouse driveway on the other side of the road.
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A warm and adventurous jazz set blending fresh interpretations, soulful grooves, and lyrical reflection — featuring Stefon Harris, Haruna Fukazawa, Somi, and Chick Corea.
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Under a federal proposal, the current 90-day public comment period for oil drilling on "split estate" land would become just 10 days. Monday is the last day to comment on the new proposal.
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The Blind Hollow Fire was discovered Sunday evening, about halfway between Logan and Garden City. Forest Service officials said the fire's growth was not very active.
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.
NPR News
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The social media giant is being sued by four states who allege it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook kids — and lied to the public about the risks.
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In a major win for President Trump who went all in for the political newcomer, Sen. Darline Graham beat out longtime Congressman Ralph Norman in a special election primary runoff in South Carolina.
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The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
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The Trump administration claimed to have found 250,000 noncitizens on the voter rolls in four states. But the agency's communications with states since then indicate that data was preliminary.
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If you're looking for an end-of-summer escape you can't go wrong with The Intrigue, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Under the Falls, by Richard Russo, or The Blue Flame, by George Pelecanos.
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The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.
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The world largely moved on from the Rohingya crisis. But the exodus has not stopped, aid is shrinking and a generation of refugees is growing up with little prospect of going home.
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Voters in at least six states will soon decide ballot measures related to voter ID — the largest number of voter ID measures in a single year. The tally includes three prominent swing states.
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Investors will buy your life insurance policy today — and collect the payout when you die.
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What a new round of U.S. sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and years of economic pressure on the country.