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A member of Utah Valley University's Turning Point USA chapter waits outside the 4th District Courthouse in Provo for the judge's ruling at Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing, Sept. 1, 2026.

A year later, Charlie Kirk’s death still shapes young Utahns’ relationship to politics

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.

Evening Brief: Sept. 8, 2026

KUER's evening headlines for Sept. 8, 2026

A sign warns visitors of extreme heat’s health risks at Capitol Reef National Park, June 28, 2026. Capitol Reef was one of several national parks or monuments in Utah that experienced their warmest summer on record this year.

Utah is ‘just hotter every summer.’ What are we doing about the risks?

From Provo and Lehi to several of the Mighty 5 national parks, parts of Utah (again) experienced their warmest summers on record.

Morning Brief: Sept. 8, 2026

KUER's morning headlines for Sept. 8, 2026

Colorado River water flows through the Central Arizona Project Canal in north Phoenix on August 24, 2026. Arizona will take mandatory cuts of 27% under a new plan to reduce demand for the river's water. City leaders say they can keep taps flowing after decades of planning.

Colorado River cuts won't make Phoenix taps go dry, but the backup plan will cost billions

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.

Rahul Nair stands in front of the Utah State Board of Education in Salt Lake City, Sept. 4, 2026. The high school senior wants to start a student-led taskforce tackling AI policy in the classroom.

This Utah high schooler wants students to have a say in classroom AI policy

Utah could be one of the first states to greenlight a student taskforce that helps lawmakers write AI policy for the classroom.

Fatimah Bradshaw brings her Jollof rice to the judges at the Afro Utah Festival, Sept. 5, 2026. She learned how to cook from her Liberian grandmother.

Afro Utah Fest’s Jollof rice competition brings a taste of Africa to the Beehive State

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.

Evening Brief: Sept. 7, 2026

KUER's evening headlines for Sept. 7, 2026

A neighborhood in Boulder County, Colorado, after the Marshall Fire in 2021. Homeowners insurance premiums have since risen in the state and some insurers are limiting coverage due to wildfire risk.

Experts join forces to tackle the problem of fast, destructive wildfires

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.

Morning Brief: Sept. 7, 2026

KUER's morning headlines for Sept. 7, 2026

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