Bison may appear calm, but Antelope Island wildlife officials say they're powerful, unpredictable animals. Here's how to safely enjoy Utah's iconic bison while giving them the space they need.
Stream a variety of music and talk programs in Spanish from Radio Bilingüe.
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Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
UPR News & Programs
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Our hosts sit down with the co-executive director for Mormon Women for Ethical Government and discuss the group's inception, national and statewide organizing, and its ethical approach to politics.
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The city of Ouray, Colorado, has seen a 40% drop in visitiation since the Gold Mountain Fire sparked in late June. Communities near Utah's massive Cottonwood Fire have also taken a hit.
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In other news, Gov. Spencer Cox has named the new Great Salt Lake Commissioner. And, three counties are under a state of emergency because of flash flooding.
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High temperatures and a poor snowpack led to a lackluster winter for nearby ski resorts. But according to experts and trail users, those conditions could have consequences for summer sports, too.
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Boulder City officials said Bureau of Land Management officials never worked with them on approving the data center. They also expressed concern over environmental impact.
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Floods over the weekend destroyed homes, damaged roads, and contaminated the city's tap water. In other news, federal foresters have determined the cause of Utah's largest wildfire.
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Utah political leaders claimed the monument designations locked up too much land. Conservation groups argued that land needs to be protected for future generations.
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Extreme heat accelerates chemical reactions that produce harmful ozone, which is especially a problem for major metro areas. Wildfires also create particulate matter that can impact health.
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In other news, Utah's utility regulator is considering a settlement from Rocky Mountain Power over a possible rate increase. And, the massive Babylon Fire is almost completely contained.
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A Utah State University laboratory helped uncover the age of an ancient, ice-free Greenland landscape. The research is now featured in an Emmy Award-winning documentary.
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A protester carried an anti-fascism sign at a Utah "No Kings" rally. Then a cartoon version of him popped up on a label from a coffee shop known for its unapologetic conservative leanings.
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In keeping with our nation’s 250 year celebration, red, white, and blue have decorated Utah’s higher elevations from Tony Grove in the north to Cedar Breaks in the south.
A show designed to showcase local Utah musical artists and highlight public radio.
NPR News
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Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration inside Congress over the war.
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Despite criticisms of a brain drain from China to the U.S., the awards come at a time when several high-profile Chinese scholars have returned home, some citing an increasingly hostile academic environment in America.
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The former special counsel led two criminal investigations of President Trump and has been a frequent target of Trump's ire on social media.
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Grace Farris' book brings readers behind the med school scenes — documenting anxiety over loans, bouts of impostor syndrome, friendships forged in stress, and the ever-impossible work-life balance.
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Medical workers in a Nairobi clinic used an AI tool to check their work. A new study evaluates the result.
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To get slightly ahead of the virus, health officials need to quickly identify people at risk of infection, a practice known as contact tracing. That's a challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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After a Saudi nuclear power deal raised alarm in Israel, President Trump announced online that the arrangement is subject to the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords.
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These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states.
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The recent fatal shootings by ICE officers in Texas and Maine come at a time when the federal agency has hired a huge number of officers quickly. Some law enforcement experts worry that this kind of a hiring spree can lead police agencies to cut corners in vetting new hires.
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Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration are weighing the evidence for seven different peptides. Favorable votes would pave the way for easier access.