Sean Higgins
Politics ReporterSean is KUER’s politics reporter and comes to us from KPCW in Park City, where he was a city hall reporter and weekend host. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from the University of Vermont and was a member of the NCAA ski team. He also spent five years covering World Cup ski racing for “Ski Racing” magazine and NBC Sports. When he's not in the newsroom, you can find him spending time with his partner, Rachel, or enjoying all the outdoor activities Utah has to offer.
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New data shows Utah is producing far fewer vehicle emissions than it did in 2011, even as the state’s population and total miles driven have continued to climb. -
Attendees from the crowd who witnessed the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last year are approaching Utah’s victims office about compensation for the trauma they experienced. -
With final design underway, the FrontRunner is poised for its biggest transformation yet. Transit advocates are excited because they see it as a stepping stone for even bigger Wasatch Front plans. -
Scientists are flying research missions over northern Utah to understand better how ozone forms and how a shrinking Great Salt Lake, wildfire smoke and other factors affect the state's air quality. -
With frustration over the two major parties on the rise, the Forward Party of Utah is looking to turn one unlikely seat in the Legislature into a broader political movement. -
Con el aumento de los costos que presiona a muchas familias de Utah, crece la desconexión entre indicadores de éxito económico como el crecimiento económico y la bolsa de valores, y cómo se siente la gente en su vida cotidiana. Los economistas dicen que no se deben ignorar el malestars sobre la economía. -
Hidden beneath layers of insulation at Heber Valley’s Soldier Hollow Nordic Center is a bounty of snow protected from Utah’s glaring summer heat. Hopefully, the gift-wrapped package will pay off for the 2034 Winter Olympics. -
With rising costs squeezing many Utah families, there is a growing disconnect between economic success markers like growth and the stock market and the feelings of everyday people. Economists say don’t ignore bad vibes.
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Defensores de la salud en Utah advierten que el aumento de las primas de seguros tras el fin de los subsidios de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible ha provocado que miles de residentes pierdan su cobertura, y la inscripción podría seguir disminuyendo. -
"It's just very natural to categorize people ... to put states into boxes," said University of Utah psychologist Samantha Moore-Berg. But what about when someone like CNBC says Utah is a bad place to live? -
Utah health advocates warn that higher insurance premiums following the end of Affordable Care Act subsidies have led thousands of residents to lose coverage, and enrollment could decline even further.
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After years of saving and searching, one Utah family finally bought their first home by making peace with the daily commute and expanding their search beyond Salt Lake County.
