Francisco Kjolseth
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The Salt Lake Tribune
As a fire blazed nearby, some in Logan's Island neighborhood received alerts to evacuate. Others did not. The city doesn’t know why.
Levi Sim
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Utah State University
U.S. Forest Service/Fishlake National Forest
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AP
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.
A show designed to showcase local Utah musical artists and highlight public radio.
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In other news, Utah health officials are urging families to vaccinate against measles ahead of the school year. And, a British driver broke another land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats. -
Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of red or near-infrared light in an attempt to change how cells function. But has the consumer market grown faster than the scientific evidence? -
High temps and drought are fueling dozens of fires across the West, including more than a dozen that have burned over 100,000 acres. Several firefighters have also died in the last few months. -
In other news, one of the firefighters killed while fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire was identified. And, Cedar City is asking residents not to use outdoor water because of a pump failure.
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This feeling of moving through a game keeps "Exit 8" an engaging, uniquely alluring film experience. -
A thoughtful jazz set blending fusion, soul, and reflection—featuring Bob James, Cindy Blackman Santana, Jean-Luc Ponty, Bria Skonberg, and the adventurous pairing of Nicholas Payton and Butcher Brown. -
Scientists are flying research missions over northern Utah to better understand how ozone forms and how a shrinking Great Salt Lake, wildfire smoke, and other factors affect the state's air quality. -
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest in the U.S. The reason so many people attend is the food. What is considered the most famous fair food? Host Jeannie Sur explores everything from corn roast to spaghetti on a stick. -
A plane landed safely in a Smithfield pasture where residents witnessed it land and take off. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Leia Larsen and Megan Banta and data columnist Andy Larsen talk about the week’s top stories, including Kalshi losing in court to Utah, wildfires, and extreme heat. -
The Cache Valley League of Women Voters organizes potlucks for voters to meet candidates running in current election. -
When a fire raged through Canyon Road in Logan last weekend, community members banded together to keep each other safe.
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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.
The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find. -
Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts. -
Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy. -
A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations. -
A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war. -
Experts say AI can get personal finance fundamentals right but may struggle with nuanced questions. -
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms. -
Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment. -
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000. -
Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.
