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Busy beavers are building back as Lake Powell retreats

Drought and steady demand along the Colorado River are draining the nation's second-largest reservoir. Land that was once submerged is now full of beavers and thriving ecosystems.

Evening Brief: Oct. 29, 2025

KUER's evening headlines for Oct. 29, 2025

Laura Ah Loo, widow of Afa Ah Loo, speaks at a news conference held by her attorneys at the Utah State Bar, Oct. 29, 2025. She stood in front of a picture of her husband at the June protest, where he was fatally shot holding a sign that said, "The World is Watching."

Widow in SLC’s fatal No Kings shooting questions why no one has been charged

Laura Ah Loo has not said much publicly about her husband’s fatal shooting at a June No Kings protest in Salt Lake City. But after more than four months without any charges filed, her legal team wants action. And they’re planning to sue.

Morning Brief: Oct. 29, 2025

KUER's morning headlines for Oct. 29, 2025

University of Utah students Summer Anderson, left, and Riju Chawla. right, say political conversations on campus often end in shouting matches. Although the two have different political views, they’re still friends and approach their disagreements with dignity and respect.

Campus political talk feels more ‘aggressive’ post-Charlie Kirk, say Utah students

How we engage with people we disagree with has been a topic of conversation across the political spectrum in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. Some Utah students have seen a regression in how politics is discussed on campus.

Around 280 pages were submitted to the Lt. Governor’s Office as part of John Barrick's complaint against the Governing Group, a Utah political action committee.

Utah County complaint shows how out-of-state cash seeps into local elections

An over 280-page complaint submitted to the Lt. Governor’s Office raised concerns about transparency in local elections and the complicated world of campaign finance.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shop for new sleeveless sacred garments at Deseret Book in Salt Lake City, Oct. 28, 2025.

Sleeveless temple garments prove to be a day one smash for Latter-day Saints

Sleeveless versions of the sacred undergarments worn by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints flew off the shelves on their first day available in the U.S., marking a momentous occasion for many women in the faith.

Evening Brief: Oct. 28, 2025

KUER's evening headlines for Oct. 28, 2025

Morning Brief: Oct. 28, 2025

KUER's morning headlines for Oct. 28, 2025

Snow in southern Utah’s Pine Valley Mountains melts and flows into the Santa Clara River, Feb. 16, 2025. Around 95% of Utah’s water supply comes from snow.

While Utah’s snow forecast remains a coin flip, the October rains did us good

October set the stage for Utah to have a solid spring snowmelt runoff. That is, if the state can catch enough snow this winter.

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