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Jim Urquhart/ReutersThe assassination of far right activist Charlie Kirk opened the floodgates of neighbor-on-neighbor doxing. A year later, the damage to political discourse in the U.S. remains. -
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission/HandoutThe new agreement means less water for Mexico, but provides stability to those who use the Colorado River near its delta.
Carol Lynn Pearson died in July. She was a champion for women and LGBTQ people in the LDS Church. Her book, "Goodbye, I love You," about her gay husband and his death from AIDS, challenged the church's views on sexuality and helped cement her in place as an influential Mormon writer and activist. A panel joins RadioWest to talk about Pearson's life.
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States that share the Colorado River have been meeting behind closed doors. But as they've failed to forge a deal for the river's future, more are questioning the negotiation process itself. -
For some, Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University last September sparked a deeper commitment to his movement. For others, it made politics something to avoid. -
From Provo and Lehi to several of the Mighty 5 national parks, parts of Utah (again) experienced their warmest summers on record. -
Utah could be one of the first states to greenlight a student taskforce that helps lawmakers write AI policy for the classroom. -
A federal plan for the Colorado River means big water cuts for Arizona. The Phoenix and Tucson areas will be hit hard. City leaders say they can keep taps flowing, but solutions will be expensive. -
The traditional West African food is made of rice, tomatoes, peppers, onions and lots of spices. It’s inspired some friendly, if passionate, rivalries over which country’s version of the dish is better. Those were on display at Afro Utah Fest’s first Jollof Rice Competition. -
From Spokane, Wash. to Pueblo County, Colo., fast-moving fires have again wreaked havoc in neighborhoods this summer. Now, a network of scientists, fire professionals and other experts have joined forces to seek research-based solutions to the problem. -
Salt Lake City’s beloved whale sculpture is getting a new paint job, and fans are celebrating what they say may be its latest miracle: a very rainy August. -
This is the third time the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has said legally and logistically, it can't be done.
Keep up with the latest news about wildfires in Utah.
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