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Kevin O’Leary’s Utah data center project inspired a neighboring county to hit pause on such facilities.
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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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In other news, a bat tested positive for rabies in Weber County, the fourth in Utah this year. And, you can light fireworks at the Bonneville Salt Flats on the Fourth of July this year. -
A local firework vendor said sales have plummeted following the statewide ban. Meanwhile, first responders are gearing up for a busier holiday weekend than usual. -
Freeze drying, like any other food preservation method, has its pros and cons. Jose Brandao shares how to safely freeze dry food to reap these benefits. -
The new U.S. Forest Service chief pointed to an already devastating wildfire season, arguing active management is critical to wildfire resilience and the long-term health of forests. -
At only one hour and 28 minutes, it's an incredibly succinct piece of horror film-making, and I highly recommend it to everyone. -
Upper Basin states like Utah worry water could get leased to cities downstream. Tribe members say they want to access a resource that is rightfully theirs. -
In other news, crews fighting the Iron Fire in Juab County may have been exposed to lead. And, target shooting is banned on wildlife management areas in over half of Utah's counties.
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Our hosts discuss Independence Day traditions, U.S. leaders and icons, patriotism, and the meaning of the American dream. -
A recent study compared driving deaths in Utah before and after the state changed the alcohol limit. It also compared Utah to neighboring states. -
An advocacy group anonymously surveyed more than 800 wildland firefighters. Staffing woes and health worries were among the top issues. -
In other news, the Babylon Fire burned 20,000 more acres in one night. And, dozens of specialty license plates got a design upgrade.
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Digital Assets Librarian Darcy Pumphrey joins us to talk about a Utah State University library exhibit on Brigham Young College 100 years after its closure.
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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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Women make up a miniscule 3% of construction workers in Kenya. But a nonprofit group is offering them a way to get into the game ... and to get ahead. -
The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a parked car with "major" damage, authorities said Saturday. -
A pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump brought up his case when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping. -
President Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day. -
President Trump lauded America's storied history on Saturday night in a speech marking the 250th anniversary of its independence, while also praising his war in Iran, railing against "communists," and vowing to restrict mail-in ballots. -
Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it. -
The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping. -
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic." -
Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable. -
Khamenei, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was killed in an airstrike on Feb. 28 at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
