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A new Trump administration proposal to lower oil and gas bonds for wells on public lands could let unethical operators push their fees onto taxpayers.
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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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UPR News & Programs
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A procession for two pilots killed while fighting the fire was held on Friday. In other news, Dolly Parton is teaming up with a Utah-based nonprofit to give children free books. -
A July attack in Salt Lake Valley left a member of Utah's Muslim community seriously injured and raised concerns about safety among community members. -
Blood donations have fallen to a four-year low as people face extreme heat, bad air quality, and flooding. The American Red Cross said it has less than a one-day supply of type O positive blood. -
The report found that most Americans support unions, but many who want a contract can't because of federal and state labor laws. Corporations have lobbied against unions for decades. -
This week, Salt Lake City had seven times more positive samples of the virus than there would usually be. In other news, an Ogden hotel was temporarily evacuated because of a hazardous materials leak.
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The county is considering an ordinance that would establish standards for data center facilities. Opponents want a ban on developments instead, citing concerns about environment and water resources. -
The latest federal drought forecast highlights where relief may be on the way, and where dry conditions are likely to continue. That includes the struggling Colorado River Basin. -
Our hosts discuss how the Iran War has impacted military stockpiles and gas prices, the confirmation of a new U.S. attorney general, and who will fill the two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court. -
Originally from New York City, the bakery is known for its famous banana pudding and trademark swirl on the top of their cupcakes. -
Tensions ran high at a northern Utah school board’s tax hearing. Now, one man has been charged with terrorism for making alleged threats to kill board members. -
The usually-tiny meteors can occasionally get as big as a basketball, which makes them brighter than the full moon. The meteor shower peaks Thursday night and will be active until Aug. 24. -
In a letter to regulators, senators questioned if betting on tragedies is in the public interest. Utah passed a law this year to define proposition bets and gambling, which is illegal in the state.
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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer. -
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines. -
Mangione has pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive. A separate judge will decide the future of Mangione's state trial. -
Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Jane Schoenbrun's satirical film about a young filmmaker who's rebooting a fictional slasher franchise. -
TikTok made "Love Me Not" a Top 10 hit, but its rise felt disembodied from the artist behind it. On Blue Island, Lenae responds to a career plot twist by stepping into the past. -
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who's actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news. -
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys. -
Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family. -
Writer-director David Robert Mitchell knows what he's doing: this movie is silly, scary, and over-the-top all at once. -
Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.
