In other news, one worker's mistake last year has led to nearly 200 trees dying in one area of Salt Lake City. And, a small wildfire in Zion National Park has forced the closure of the popular Hop Valley Trail.

In other news, a fireworks malfunction at a Pioneer Day event in Layton injured two people. And, a new fire in Summit County has slowed, but remained uncontained.

The federal government is looking to combat the climate crisis and protect public lands in Utah and around the country by empowering young adults.

Shows like “Come from Away” and “Chicago” will be performed along with other concerts and artists.

Archeological anthropologist Todd Braje points out that humans have been impacting global climates and ecologies for millennia. And he says that if we really want to understand our future, we need to understand that part of our past.

It’ll be a brief change of pace for the northern half of the state, with a small upper level disturbance moving through Thursday bringing some cooler temperatures and some much needed rain. Afternoon highs should be closer to their average for late July, upper 80s in the far north, low 90s down the Wasatch front, and roughly 105 down in St. George.

An overdue break from the heat for much of northern Utah is coming, with heat advisories Wednesday afternoon set to expire later that night.

In other news, a wildfire sparked Tuesday at Antelope Island State Park, prompting the evacuation of the visitor center. And, a federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit made against Utah for its new social media laws.

What do a bunch of well-seasoned river gals do on river trips without their men? Everything you might imagine, and more.

At noon in Paris Wednesday, the committee is scheduled to cast votes to elect the host city. Meanwhile, in Salt Lake City, it’ll be 3 a.m. and residents will be watching the live coverage from a party in Washington Square.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement Friday. There are 34 cases of Listeria from deli meat across 13 states, including two people who died of Thursday, according to the CDC.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: This Is How You Lose the Time War, GWAR covering “I’m Just Ken,” and the Tested podcast series from NPR's Embedded.

Police officers in many U.S. cities have recently gotten large pay boosts. Departments are offering these raises to combat understaffing, but some say the money won’t help.

For three decades, Khalil Shikaki has provided insights into Palestinian public opinion. The most recent poll showed a rise in Hamas popularity, though a majority of respondents don't support Hamas.

Venezuela is holding a presidential election on Sunday that could bring dramatic change to the nation, if the opposition candidate can really knock out longtime President Nicolás Maduro.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have good, thorny chemistry in this odd-couple action hero flick. But brand extension disguised as a satire of brand extension is still just ... brand extension.

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

Veteran diplomat Martin S. Indyk, an author and leader at prominent U.S. think tanks who devoted years to finding a path toward peace in the Middle East, died Thursday. He was 73.

As Kamala Harris nears the Democratic party’s nomination, the mood around her candidacy seems less breathless than in 2008. Code Switch digs into what a Black president would mean this time.

Saxophonist Joey Berkley lost his ability to play due to the muscular disorder focal dystonia, but experimental treatment has given him enough flexibility to record a comeback album titled A Suite Life.