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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.
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Hugo Rikard-Bell/KUERUtah could be one of the first states to greenlight a student taskforce that helps lawmakers write AI policy for the classroom. -
Alex Hager/KJZZA 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.
Can even the best technology outshine what your body can do already? Mary Roach’s latest book explores prosthetic limbs, lab-grown organs and some truly bizarre ideas about the human body. Could a butt be used as a lung? Could a finger replace another digit lost to cancer? Roach joins RadioWest to explore just how far medical science can go.
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The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk as he spoke at Utah Valley University last year will stand trial and could face the death penalty. Robinson’s attorneys entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. -
A Utah judge is slated to hear arguments Tuesday to decide whether there is probable cause to justify a murder trial for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk last fall. -
An approval for permitted outfitters to use gas-powered machines to clear trails highlights a clash between access and preservation. -
The Transcanyon Waterline traverses terrain so rugged that helicopters are often required to make basic repairs. Park officials say roughly 40% of the 12.5-mile-long line was damaged or destroyed. -
Thanks to a creative partnership this summer, the trail got a big facelift because the previous web of informal, hiker-made paths wasn't built to withstand the hordes of people descending on it. -
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has released one of the most significant comprehensive reports on youth suicide. -
A Salt Lake City artist’s mother grew up near the Nevada Test Site. After her death, a surprising finding in her remains helped inspire new research into downwinders and the lasting effects of radiation exposure. -
The federal government recently finalized a new river plan to help keep it from plunging further, causing concerns and uncertainty among those who rely on its water. Even farmers not facing cuts are struggling to plan what to plant and how much due to the uncertainty. -
The court filing Friday comes after a federal judge in Boston handed down a new decision blocking President Donald Trump's order for two weeks. The whipsawing legal battle unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots could have major ramifications for the midterms.
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