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Cache Valley Cruise-In attracted hundreds of visitors over the weekend. Many include family members who bond together over classic and antique cars.
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Utah Public Radio
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.
UPR News & Programs
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One reactor in Utah and two others in Idaho had already "gone critical," or managed to turn on a test reactor. The Trump administration wanted at least three by the country's 250th birthday. -
In other news, Utah revoked the license for a "troubled teen" boarding school that Paris Hilton claims abused her as a teen. And, the Babylon Fire is the biggest in Utah and the nation. -
Sarah Thomas and her daughter Rhiannon talk with Sarah's father Jim Thomas about the gifts their shared Finnish ancestry and the strength of their immigrant forebears. -
Dan Drost shares the status of his vegetable garden and tips for managing the garden in July. -
Lawmakers failed to renew the Legacy Restoration Fund last year, but are now pushing to reauthorize it for the country's 250th birthday. It would support hundreds of projects, including in Utah. -
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a June 30 ruling. However, refugee advocates say these "mixed-status" families still face barriers other citizens don't. -
In other news, state officials inspected almost 10,000 boats for invasive species over the weekend. And, illegal fireworks sparked fires across the state.
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The Lyric Repertory Company opened their third show, "Come From Away," last month. The musical tells the story of displaced travelers during the 9/11 attacks. -
In his book "Three Revolutions: Steering Automated, Shared, and Electric Vehicles to a Better Future," Dan Sperling says transportation is on the cusp of revolutionary change. -
Host Evelyn Funda explores the complicated cultural history of the ground spice that we lightly sprinkle on our rice pudding or eggnog. -
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.
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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.
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The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems "obsessed with the mechanics of voting." -
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller presented the nominees on Wednesday morning. Winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14.
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Syria's Mar Musa monastery provides the tastiest mulberries, and its services draw from Eastern Orthodox Christian and Sufi customs. -
Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson has filed to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot in Maine after Platner's girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. -
The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so. -
The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress. -
Health departments, universities and nonprofit grantees had spent months adapting to President Trump's executive orders. They say the funding cut was completely unexpected. -
Marketed for longevity and wellness benefits, the unproven therapies are sold through a grey market online. Compounding pharmacies say they should be able to make them legally to meet demand. -
President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest escalation straining the agreement to end the war. -
A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain.
