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Utah has doubled its coyote bounty in designated mule deer habitat, increasing payments to hunters as the state works to manage coyote predation and support mule deer populations.
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The project would include 1,500 homes, a small commercial space, and public trails. In other news, recent flooding closed the lower falls trail in Gunlock State Park. -
Scott Hammond is a 20-year search and rescue veteran. We talk about his experience as a K-9 specialist and what it means to be truly lost. -
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.
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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?
![[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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Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
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A show designed to showcase local Utah musical artists and highlight public radio.
The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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In a state that hasn't had a Democrat in office since 1980 and hasn't sent a Black Senator to Washington since the 1870s, Colom's win represents a massive upset in state politics. -
A Supreme Court ruling that further weakened the Voting Rights Act paved the way for a record drop in Black representation in Congress. But a midterm blue wave helped hold off such a decline for now. -
The text of what lawmakers are considering isn't always made available for public review before it is voted on. A group of open governance advocates is calling on Senate leadership for a change. -
When ICE agents show up at a school, educators rely on a patchwork of policies to know what to do. This year, many state legislatures tried to update those policies. -
The Swedish star slows her glitchy synth bangers to a slower, more reflective pace, and reaches back to transform the teen pop hit that started it all. -
In a 2023 campaign speech, Trump pledged to reclaim universities from what he called the radical left. His Education Department just finalized a rule to help him do it.
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The Kennedy Center's former president Richard Grenell was a paid board member of Ticketmaster's parent company at the same time the two parties were negotiating. -
The victims included a surgeon, and dozens more were injured. Israel said it was targeting a Hamas commander and other militants. -
The SS United States broke trans-Atlantic speed records. On Wednesday, it was sunk off the Florida coast and will become a diving destination and home for marine life. -
Democrat Scott Colom has won election to the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, according to a race call by the Associated Press, defeating Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
