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Republican state Sen. Mike Kennedy and Democrat Glenn Wright got a little salty with one another around their qualifications to become Utah’s next congressman.
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Caroline Llanes/Aspen Public RadioThe Wilderness Act, passed in 1964, gave Congress the authority to designate wilderness areas. It led to the establishment of many popular outdoor recreation areas, including the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, and Flat Tops Wilderness, where the idea first began. -
David Zalubowski/APFour teams have canceled games against San Jose State: Boise State, Southern Utah, Utah State and Wyoming. None of the schools explicitly said why.
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History is full of white explorers “discovering” the Americas. But there are stories that flow the other way, too, of Indigenous people who also “discovered” a new land — Europe. That's the premise of Caroline Dodds Pennock’s book, “On Savage Shores,” and she joins us to talk about it.
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Amendment B asks Utah voters, “Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to increase the limit on the annual distributions from the State School Fund to public schools from 4% to 5% of the fund?” -
In the race for Utah’s open U.S. Senate seat, both Republican John Curtis and Democrat Caroline Gleich have made climate change pillars of their platforms. -
The candidates seeking to represent Utah's 3nd Congressional District — Republican state Sen. Mike Kennedy and Democrat Glenn Wright — will face off on Oct. 17, 2024, at 6 p.m. in a debate organized by the Utah Debate Commission. -
Ballots are in the mail, Utah voters! Here’s a quick (link filled) guide to help you do your part for democracy. -
Milford in southwest Utah is becoming a hub for a new type of renewable geothermal energy. Now, the small town wants to learn from past mistakes and turn this rare opportunity into a more sustainable future. -
The audit looked at signatures gathered by Gov. Spencer Cox, Congressman John Curtis and Attorney General candidate Derek Brown. All three lost at the party’s nominating convention but eventually won the GOP primary election. -
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren says Navajo Vice President Richelle Montoya no longer represents his administration. The move was announced Tuesday during a news conference. -
“Our goal with this task force is to reduce demand through prevention and treatment, address root causes of fentanyl abuse and disrupt fentanyl trafficking networks,” Gov. Spencer Cox said. -
A new technique for harvesting geothermal energy being pioneered in Utah has passed a significant milestone: Southern California Edison has contracted for enough of the energy to power 400,000 homes.
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