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Utah News

Dallin Oaks is the new LDS president and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Salt Lake Tribune reporters talk about the week’s top stories, including Dallin Oaks ascending to the presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Programs

Utah’s disputed redistricting process and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Salt Lake Tribune reporters talk about the week’s top stories, including what’s next in Utah’s disputed redistricting process now that lawmakers have adopted a map.

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Programs

Utah's opportunities from the 2034 Olympics and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Julie Jag and Paighten Harkins talk about the week’s top stories, including the Legislature picking Utah’s new congressional map on Oct. 6.

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Owners want to rebuild destroyed bars and restaurant on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Emily Anderson Stern, and Brock Marchant talk about the week’s top stories, including three bars and a restaurant that burned down but may be rebuilt.

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Programs

Rising selenium in Great Salt Lake and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Reporters Julie Jag, Leia Larsen, and Clarissa Casper talk about the latest news, including how a small Utah recreation gem is trying to avoid becoming Moab after catching attention.

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Programs

Utah's first child measles case and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Tribune reporters Brock Marchant, Brooke Larsen, Megan Banta, and Clarissa Casper join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including measles cases identified in Utah.

Programs

The economic impact of Great Salt Lake and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Tribune reporters Tony Semerad, Robert Gehrke, and Paighten Harkins talk about the latest news, including a new report outlining dire economic effects if the Great Salt Lake were to collapse.

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Programs

Budget cuts to Utah universities and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern and Courtney Tanner discuss the latest news, including Planned Parenthood closing two Utah clinics after President Trump cut federal reproductive health funds.

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Programs

Bernie Sanders and AOC draw massive crowd and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Robert Gehrke, and Tony Semerad talk about the latest news, including Bernie Sanders drawing a massive crowd during his ‘Fight Oligarchy’ tour in Utah.

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Programs

Bill threatens public employee unions and more on Behind the Headlines

Tom Williams

Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Carmen Nesbitt join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including a few massive changes Utah could see from the 2025 legislative session.