Rick Egan
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The Salt Lake Tribune
When Nibley set out to redesign 1200 West, officials wanted to make sure it would be safe for cyclists and pedestrians as it passed through a residential area. But they didn't expect the backlash.
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The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts low temperatures and poor air quality this weekend, and a possible storm on Tuesday. -
The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts cold temperatures this weekend.
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Environmental advocates teamed up with Utah Senator Nate Blouin to propose a bill matching private donations with public funding for lake conservation. -
As states continue to disagree over how to manage the water that is — and isn't — available, environmental groups warn of the consequences of not taking action or letting it go to court. -
In the 16th annual Conservation in the West poll by Colorado College, the vast majority of respondents expressed support for public lands, water, and wildlife. -
Host Sarah Berry shares some of her favorite spice blends and the tradition of spices bringing depth, balance, and meaning to food. -
So, my friends, we might take courage from the Wood Duck, ruffle our feathers, and leap! Not expecting to fly right away, but realizing that the fall can be every bit as majestic. -
Democrats say the process of getting federal disaster funds has been slowed by the Department of Homeland Security — the same department currently under scrutiny for immigration enforcement. -
Today we talk with Tony Juniper about his new book "Just Earth: How A Fairer World Will Save The Planet." -
In other news, fees at 18 Utah state parks are going up this year. And, a Stephen King novel is the 23rd to be banned in public schools statewide. -
February has arrived, and the weather is still lovely. It's almost good enough to get out in the garden. Here's what you can do to be garden-ready come spring. -
Much can be done now to get a jumpstart on the growing season. The following tips can help get you going.
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.
The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records. -
The lawsuit challenges President Trump's plans for "Independence Arch," a 250-foot structure proposed for Memorial Circle. -
President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies. -
Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center in Milan was a hotspot for longtime collectors and curious newcomers alike. -
The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use. -
Nazgul isn't talking, but his owners come clean about how he got loose, got famous, and how they feel now -
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect. -
Many U.S. cities have too many office buildings and not enough homes. Developers are now converting some old offices into apartments and condos, but it's going slowly. -
Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84. NPR's Scott Simon remembers covering Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign in Mississippi. -
Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.
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