Sean Higgins
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KUER
With a virtually guaranteed Olympics in 2034 and Utah’s new NHL team to face off in the fall, youth sports could get a huge boost in participation and financial assistance.
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David Condos/KUERIn 1857, more than 100 Arkansas emigrants were killed in present-day southern Utah. The evolution of the site’s historical markers reflects The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ eventual reckoning with this dark part of its past. -
Tilda Wilson/KUERThousands of immigrant workers survived perilous conditions to build the transcontinental railway – a new monument wants to make sure we don’t forget about them.
Writer and environmental activist Rick Bass's latest book is a collection of essays spanning his storied career — from his early days as a competitive weightlifter, to his experiences as a hunter and outdoorsman, to his recent efforts to protect the ancient forests of Montana. He joins us to explore the deep connections between personal passion, conflict and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world.
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A new Utah State University study defined large spring rainfall events – and found evidence they’ll be fewer and further between as the climate warms. -
In annual reports sent to Dark Sky International, Utah’s national and state parks list light pollution from development and tourism as the main threat to maintaining their certification. -
Los padres latinos dicen que el grupo “Padres y Madres Líderes” de la escuela les ha dado la confianza para involucrarse más profundamente en la educación de sus hijos. -
Currently, students can bring their phones on campus. But they can’t use them during class unless their teacher says so. -
The #BacontoPayson campaign successfully brought back Ren McCormack for one last dance — and an opportunity to build resource kits for Utah youth in need. -
The Arizona Coyotes' move to Utah is a coming-of-age moment for Salt Lake City. It gives the midsize market its second major professional sports franchise and a chance to prove that it can sustain multiple pro teams year-round. -
The 1990 Radiation Exposure Compensation Act is set to expire in June. Now, Congress — and Utah’s delegation — is grappling over whether to expand or merely extend the program. -
Los terapeutas y organizaciones de Utah están tratando de cerrar las brechas y la vergüenza en materia de salud mental en la comunidad latina. -
Latino parents say the school's “Padres y Madres Líderes” group has given them the confidence to get more deeply involved with their kid’s education.
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