Utah’s congressional delegation also spoke out against the Department of Defense’s legislative proposal to shift members of the Air National Guard to the U.S. Space Force.
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Drought, growth and overuse across the West have strained the Colorado River. That’s why KUER has joined a new journalism collaboration focused on exploring the river’s challenges and solutions.
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A new study from University of Colorado Boulder researchers finds a strong chance that precipitation will make the next two decades on the Colorado River wetter than the last.
Last weekend, Gov. Spencer Cox was booed at the 2024 Republican Nominating Convention. Utah Republicans have traditionally leaned more moderate, even if in past conventions, moderate politicians Mitt Romney, Gary Herbert, Mike Leavitt and Bob Bennett were all booed. Still, they went on to win over voters in the primary, which also will likely be the case for Gov. Cox this year. We’re asking how things are changing in Utah’s Republican Party and what that means for this year’s elections.
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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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Thousands of immigrant workers survived perilous conditions to build the transcontinental railway – a new monument wants to make sure we don’t forget about them.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Currently, students can bring their phones on campus. But they can’t use them during class unless their teacher says so.
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In 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.
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The #BacontoPayson campaign successfully brought back Ren McCormack for one last dance — and an opportunity to build resource kits for Utah youth in need.
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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.
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