Curtis Booker
Growth, Wealth and Poverty ReporterCurtis Booker is KUER’s growth, wealth and poverty reporter in the new Central Utah bureau. After broadcasting school in Detroit, Curtis began his career in Top 40 radio as an on-air personality and programmer. He pivoted to television news, worked as a producer and news reporter and now has a chance to mesh his radio and TV experience together.
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Between the wet weather and the Provo River Delta restoration, things are looking up for Utah Lake’s threatened June suckers. -
For Thom Reed, program manager at Family Search International, Juneteenth is a good time for those who want to know more about their ancestry to learn it and share it with their families. -
Utah County doesn’t have a shelter and hotel vouchers only go so far. When possible, advocates encourage those who can to consider moving in with a relative or loved one. -
Pleasant Grove’s Strawberry Days, now 102 years old, highlights the community’s rich past of fruit farmers. -
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Utah County Commission chair Amelia Powers Gardner signed a declaration of a state of local disaster. -
Agencies and organizations like the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Utah Food Bank are helping schools provide free summer meals. -
Salt Lake The County operates 19 pools and all but two are open (they’ll reopen soon). In Provo, the city’s pools are up and running with the staff on hand. -
The school, built in 1951, has often been used as an overflow area for water over the years. -
After escaping an abusive relationship and striking out with government assistance, Phylicia Townsend turned to the Nomad Alliance to get back on her feet. -
Censoring TikTok may prove costly for Utah creators. Experts say it’s a good idea for influencers to always be prepared for a pivot to another platform. -
On top of overtime for plow drivers, already a scarce commodity, Utah cities had to pony up for equipment repair and for road salts. -
E-bikes could be a way to cut down on traffic and pollution, but how accessible are they?
