Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen are running to represent the Salt Lake City area in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The newspaper printed its last paper edition on Wednesday after 111 years. In other news, a rockfall closed part of Zion-Mount Carmel Highway through Zion National Park. -
Our hosts discuss China, Iran, Israel, critical midterm races to watch, and growing dissatisfaction with incumbent political leadership. -
General practitioners who come from — or train in — rural areas are more likely to practice in rural areas long term. Utah is getting $1.5 million federal dollars to support those programs. -
We talk with folklorist Andrew Peck about NyQuil Chicken, one example of a larger, ongoing phenomenon raising questions about the role of social media in facilitating misinformation. -
Utah State University and the Logan City Fire Department hold a stair climb every year to honor the 441 first responders that passed following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. -
A proposed rule would give states more control over managing the endangered species. A top U.S. Fish and Wildlife official said that once it's finalized, there will be a push to delist grizzlies. -
In other news, Tooele County Search and Rescue saved a dog that fell into a mountain mine over the weekend. And, a hospital in Price is getting a behavioral health unit as soon as next month.
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Clarissa Casper, writer/editor at the American Bird Conservatory, and Utah State University ecology master's student Sharon Montecino join us to talk about Great Salt Lake's effect on bird migration. -
Antelope Island is opening a new visitor and learning center to accommodate learners of all ages. You can visit the grand opening Friday. -
Data center developers are reportedly eyeing federal land in at least six western states, including Utah. One such data center in Nevada has been temporarily halted after pushback from locals. -
Some reservoirs have lost more than one-quarter of their original storage capacity. The Colorado River basin is one of the hardest hit, especially because of the West's drier climate. -
Incumbent Bryson Behm is seeking his first full term as county clerk against David Gillie, who continues to raise concerns about Utah’s elections.
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.
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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