Gov. Spencer Cox issued the emergency order on Thursday as wildfires rage across the state, including the devastating Cottonwoods Fire near Beaver.
A show designed to showcase local Utah musical artists and highlight 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
-
In other news, Cedar City is getting a new fire truck that can fight both structure and wildland fires. And, Box Elder County dairy farms must test for avian flu after it was discovered in the area.
-
Fixed anchors, which are often permanent bolts hand-drilled into rock walls, have been a subject of debate in recent years. Federal agencies are asking for public comment on their use.
-
Utah, Arizona, and Colorado got C grades in a new maternal mental health report card. Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, and Wyoming got D's.
-
The fire has burned over 70,000 acres in mere days and remains totally uncontained. Firefighters are hosting a community meeting to answer questions on Thursday evening.
-
From fuzzy bumble bees to metallic green pollinators, Utah is home to thousands of native bee species quietly supporting ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity statewide.
-
For the first time, solar power generated more electricity than coal during a full calendar month — a milestone that underscores how quickly the nation's power system is changing.
-
USU Extension horticulture professor Ben Scow talks about the Beet Curly Top Virus spreading in tomato crops in southern Utah and how to treat it.
-
Our hosts discuss U.S. relations with Iran and Cuba, algae blooming in the Reflecting Pool, and how resistance to AI and data centers is reshaping Utah politics.
-
The state challenged former President Biden's national monument designations, saying they were too big and broad. However, some environmental groups remained confident the designations will hold.
-
Over 12,000 people are currently incarcerated in Utah. A national study found those who have been incarcerated live six years less on average than those who haven't served time.
-
This week host Laura Gelfand continues this season's spice theme with a look at something truly hot, a condiment that is ubiquitous on English tables.
-
In other news, the Cottonwood Fire near Beaver has exploded to over 55,000 acres burned in just two days. It has required evacuations in the area, including at Eagle Point Resort.
NPR News
-
The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."
-
Drugmakers are working on a potential new shot to prevent the tick-borne illness. How might it fare in the era of vaccine skepticism?
-
A marrying couple are more likely than ever to ask a friend to officiate their wedding. Here's how to handle this high-stakes assignment.
-
Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the World Cup knockout stage, the players are all in.
-
The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of foreign migrants, population decline could accelerate.
-
Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the Ukrainian strike teams launching drones at Russian targets.
-
America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds important lessons for our current political divide.
-
Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.
-
Aid efforts are intensifying after twin earthquakes killed nearly 1,000 in Venezuela, with international teams arriving but a slow government response hampering relief on the ground.
-
It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture.