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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. -
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. -
Host Tammy Proctor continues the theme of spices and exploring how people would grind spices before we could buy them in those handy little bottles – pre-ground? -
Food insecurity in Utah went up almost 30% in just one year. Chicanos por la Causa's new network is using community resources to source and deliver fresh food to those families in need. -
The former US Magnesium site will be used by Mariana Minerals, but overseen by the state. In other news, state officials are investigating feed cubes after several horses died in southern Utah.
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Salt Lake Tribune reporters discuss the week’s top stories, including the Utah Legislature's Republican supermajority, government accountability, and Sen. John Curtis's critical Substack newsletter. -
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus gained 12 new members nationwide, eight of whom flipped Republican-held seats. It comes as Republicans seem to lose ground with Hispanic voters this election.
![[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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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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Gasoline prices fell below $4 a gallon Tuesday for the first time in three months — but the overall cost of living remains stubbornly high. -
Little is known about her except that she's reportedly about 13 and named Kim Ju Ae, but Korea's spy agency says she's likely her father's heir. -
His resignation offer comes amid a widening political rift between Prabowo and Widodo and a separate investigation into allegations that senior police officials wiretapped the president. -
Vehicle transaction prices are up to a new record high, according to the Kelley Blue Book — and some buyers are extending their car loans to finance them. -
Renewed fighting has pushed Ethiopia's healthcare system close to collapse: "The whole emergency (room) was flooded with war trauma patients," one surgeon says of a brutal week in September. -
"School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play," is ending a Broadway run this week and celebrating with livestream broadcasts. We interviewed the Tony-nominated playwright, Jocelyn Bioh. -
Two economists debate what California's vote on Prop 40 means for the wealth tax movement. -
Hopes of progress in ending Europe's biggest conflict since World War II are tempered by the absence of any significant breakthroughs in three previous rounds of talks early this year. -
After sweeping losses in the midterm elections, the House GOP will vote on Tuesday to elect a successor to Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican. -
Voters handed Democrats the keys to power across the country and expect them to drive in a different direction. Party leaders are now trying to figure out which way to go.
