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Trial runs are happening in some of the nation's most remote and sensitive ecosystems. Dinosaur National Monument recently set up an eDNA autosampler to detect signs of invasive rusty crayfish in the Green River.
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North AmericaUtah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States. -
Hannah Schoenbaum/APFour women, three of whom are elected officials, accused the council member and congressional candidate of unwanted physical advances. Lopez Chavez still intends to be at Saturday’s Democratic nominating convention.
Linguist Valerie Fridland says everyone has an accent, whether they think so or not. Her new book is about how the different ways we talk shape our lives. She joins us to talk about how accents are formed, how they change and why all communication is really about trying to belong.
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The BYU forward — widely expected to be a top No. 1 pick candidate — led the nation by averaging 25.5 points per game in his lone college season, along with 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. -
Thinking about taking the plunge? Electric vehicles are five times more popular in Utah than they were five years ago, and charging infrastructure has also improved. -
In fast-growing southwest Utah, water conservation is vital. But for people in neighborhoods with a homeowners association, ditching grass lawns can be tricky. -
Lake Powell is at just 23% capacity and approaching the point where water won't be able to flow into its hydroelectric turbines without air causing damage. -
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the Iran war are compounding agriculture’s challenges. Add Utah’s lowest recorded snowpack into the mix, and the 2026 growing season looks to be one of the toughest yet. -
The child’s parent, Rose Inessa-Ethington, a transgender woman, is accused of taking the child to Cuba without permission. Utah police sought the child's return after concerns arose about possible gender-affirming surgery. -
Utah’s newly redrawn district lines have reshaped the political landscape, and the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions will be the first demonstration of how the new map will play out. -
Osmond died Monday at his Utah home at the age of 76. According to a family spokesperson, Alan’s wife and their eight sons were with him at the time of his death -
Mientras los Utah Grizzlies disputaban su último partido en casa, aficionados de toda la vida reflexionan sobre décadas de hockey asequible, tradiciones familiares y sueños nacidos en el Maverik Center.
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