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The Central Arizona Project chose not to keep funding cloud seeding work in Colorado and Utah, which can help boost snow totals. The choice is part of a broader fight over Colorado River water. -
The Utah Senate Democratic Caucus called for Riebe to resign over the alleged harassment and discrimination. Her attorney claims the report "blindly adopted the view" of those caucus members. -
In other news, Providence voters approved possibly taking on the Cache County Library. And, the trial for Charlie Kirk's accused killer is set for summer 2028. -
It's nearly a quarter of the total funds distributed nationwide from activities on federal and tribal lands. Utah was also in the top 10 this year at $124 million. -
Recent snowfall, combined with weeks of snowmaking, helped crews prepare for opening day. A strong El Niño this winter could bring more precipitation, but also make conditions less predictable. -
In other news, Utah Republican lawmakers picked new leadership after a "blue wave" at the midterms. And, a Utah nonprofit distributed a record number of LGBTQ+ flags this year.
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After Izbel Grace Oswald lost her best friend to suicide, she wrote "The Empty Chair Beside Me," a deeply personal book about their friendship. -
A colorful jazz set blending playful classics, lyrical reflection, and spirited improvisation—featuring Vince Guaraldi, Daggerboard, Bobby Watson, Ruben Caban, and Jon De Lucia. -
During the 20th century, Nevada earned the nickname "Mississippi of the West" for racial segregation and discrimination. Now, it's set to elect the first Black governor west of the Mississippi River. -
![[From left to right] Idaho National Laboratory Associate Laboratory Director for Nuclear Science and Technology Jess Gehin, Nuclear Reactor Experiment Design Engineer Calvin Downey, Industrial Relationship Manager Toni Karlsson and Experiment Manager Matthew Arrowood stand together in a lab during a press conference on Nov. 2, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5ff8d1e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2064x1150+0+6/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims3%2Fdefault%2Fstrip%2Ffalse%2Fcrop%2F2064x1161%200%20108%2Fresize%2F2064x1161%21%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F13%2Feb%2F1bf398f846028dbd60929debb855%2Fp-14476-2.jpg)
A team at Idaho National Lab could be part of the solution to reducing nuclear reactor waste as the industry expands in the U.S. First, they have to study the risks of reusing this type of fuel. -
Host Tammy Proctor continues the theme of spices and exploring how people would grind spices before we could buy them in those handy little bottles – pre-ground? -
Food insecurity in Utah went up almost 30% in just one year. Chicanos por la Causa's new network is using community resources to source and deliver fresh food to those families in need.
![[From left to right] Idaho National Laboratory Associate Laboratory Director for Nuclear Science and Technology Jess Gehin, Nuclear Reactor Experiment Design Engineer Calvin Downey, Industrial Relationship Manager Toni Karlsson and Experiment Manager Matthew Arrowood stand together in a lab during a press conference on Nov. 2, 2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/43a4dc2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2064x1150+0+6/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims3%2Fdefault%2Fstrip%2Ffalse%2Fcrop%2F2064x1161%200%20108%2Fresize%2F2064x1161%21%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F13%2Feb%2F1bf398f846028dbd60929debb855%2Fp-14476-2.jpg)
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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base housing U.S. troops. Separately, a U.S. soldier is held in the U.K. on Russia spying claims. -
Volunteer musicians play for veterans and others who are hospitalized. They're part of Musicians On Call, a group that spreads the healing power of music. -
ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Venezuelan government and its state-owned oil company to explore opportunities in the country. -
The DOJ moved to dismiss criminal convictions of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and of the Oath Keepers, in what it calls "the interests of justice." Critics are crying foul. -
American prison officials are looking to European nations like Germany and Norway for a roadmap on how to design a prison that emphasizes rehabilitation and a successful return to life on the outside. -
Whether you're hosting friendsgiving or Thanksgiving, we've got foolproof turkey recipes, advice on how to stay present while hosting, and directions on how to create a stunning floral arrangement. -
Swatters are increasingly using AI technology that creates synthetic voices or sound effects to generate remarkably believable fake emergency calls to law enforcement. -
Less than three weeks before a national election that could catapult the far right to power, Spain's workers are striking on Wednesday to demand that the government remedy the nation's housing crisis. -
Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease. -
The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee released a scathing report after a 15-month investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. It faulted the federal government with decades of failing to hold Epstein accountable.
