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FILE- Demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court, as the court hears arguments over the Indian Child Welfare Act, Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington. The Supreme Court on Thursday, June 15, 2023, preserved the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act, which gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children, rejecting a broad attack from Republican-led states and white families who argued it is based on race.

Indigenous Utahns relieved after Supreme Court upholds Indian Child Welfare Act

Martha Harris

“They had the ability to take away our children, again, from our people. And they did the right thing,” said Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwest Band of the Shoshone Nation.

Northwestern Shoshone spiritual leader Rios Pacheco introduces the Wuda Ogwa restoration site.

Race, Religion & Social Justice

Northwestern Shoshone bring new life to the site of the Bear River Massacre

Will Walkey

In 2018, the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation purchased land in Southeastern Idaho. For decades it was used for farming. But that hid a much darker history. Now, there are efforts to restore the land.

The shoreline of the Great Salt Lake has expanded as its water levels have receded over the years. Poet Nan Seymour has made a point to take a daily walk to the lake from her campsite while keeping vigil on Antelope Island.

Health, Science & Environment

Great Salt Lake ‘healing’ needs Native American input, Shoshone leader says

Lexi Peery

To address the issues the lake is facing, one former Shoshone Nation band chairman said Indigenous people need to be part of the conversation.

The Utah Geological Survey is collecting data on the effects of climate change, mining and land speed racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats. That story and more in this evening's news brief.

News Briefs

PM News Brief: The health of the salt flats, expanded medical cannabis referrals & new foundation for the BLM

KUER News

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, Jan. 19, 2022.

News

Forgotten Shoshone Massacre Story Will Soon Be Told On Grand Scale

Daysha Eaton

PRESTON, Idaho — Alongside Idaho State Highway 91 just north of the Utah border stands a prayer tree, its branches tied with remnants of faded…

News

Tribune: ‘Sham Battle’ Controversy Splits Town

Julia Ritchey

The fate of a Utah town’s controversial historical re-enactment is up in the air after city officials pledged to make changes to the event. Wellsville’s…

News

Native Americans, Allies To Rally Against Inaccurate Bear River Massacre Reenactment

Whittney Evans

Native American activists and their supporters will gather outside Wellsville City Hall on Wednesday to rally against the city’s controversial Founder’s…

Health, Science & Environment

Agency Agrees With Critics of Proposed Dam

Judy Fahys

Federal regulators are snubbing plans for a new dam on the Bear River in Idaho that’s has lots of local critics.The Twin Lakes Canal Company in Idaho…