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The Salt Lake Tribune/Chris SamuelsSalt Lake Tribune reporters Leia Larsen, Andy Larsen and Julia Jag join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including a look at why it is so expensive to fly out of SLC. -
In other news, St. George ranked eighth for fastest-growing metros in the country, according to census data. And, restoration is underway for 27,000 acres burned by the Monroe Canyon Fire last year.
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In other news, "Deserae's Law" will change how suspects of violent crime are charged if their victims die later on. And, four liquor stores in rural Utah are closing this week. -
Our hosts discuss the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, calls for invoking the 25th Amendment, and whether Sen. Mike Lee will be picked as U.S. attorney general. -
The Utah Climate Center's Bradley Vernon predicts warm temperatures today and tomorrow, and stormy weather throughout next week. -
Just 1.4 million acre feet of Colorado River water is expected to reach Lake Powell through July. That's less than a quarter of what's considered normal. -
Housing affordability was a critical issue. Lawmakers allocated $10 million in grants for first-time homebuyers, but limited it to new construction. -
In other news, Duchesne County issued fire restrictions this week, including on fireworks. And, a skier triggered a soft slab avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon on Tuesday.
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The Utah Climate Center's Bradley Vernon predicts above average temperatures for the rest of the week, with some more active weather on the way.
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In other news, Utah is using $5 million from the federal government to continue plugging up orphaned oil and gas wells. And, the Forward Party of Utah won't run for District 1 this year.
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On May 25, a new law will make almost all voter information public — including for Utahns who previously requested their records be kept private. -
As Utah State University's spring semester comes to an end, university officials have decided to give their emergency notification system an upgrade.
