Rick Egan
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The Salt Lake Tribune
When Nibley set out to redesign 1200 West, officials wanted to make sure it would be safe for cyclists and pedestrians as it passed through a residential area. But they didn't expect the backlash.
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The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts low temperatures and poor air quality this weekend, and a possible storm on Tuesday. -
The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts cold temperatures this weekend.
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Environmental advocates teamed up with Utah Senator Nate Blouin to propose a bill matching private donations with public funding for lake conservation. -
As states continue to disagree over how to manage the water that is — and isn't — available, environmental groups warn of the consequences of not taking action or letting it go to court. -
In the 16th annual Conservation in the West poll by Colorado College, the vast majority of respondents expressed support for public lands, water, and wildlife. -
Host Sarah Berry shares some of her favorite spice blends and the tradition of spices bringing depth, balance, and meaning to food. -
So, my friends, we might take courage from the Wood Duck, ruffle our feathers, and leap! Not expecting to fly right away, but realizing that the fall can be every bit as majestic. -
Democrats say the process of getting federal disaster funds has been slowed by the Department of Homeland Security — the same department currently under scrutiny for immigration enforcement. -
Today we talk with Tony Juniper about his new book "Just Earth: How A Fairer World Will Save The Planet." -
In other news, fees at 18 Utah state parks are going up this year. And, a Stephen King novel is the 23rd to be banned in public schools statewide. -
February has arrived, and the weather is still lovely. It's almost good enough to get out in the garden. Here's what you can do to be garden-ready come spring. -
Much can be done now to get a jumpstart on the growing season. The following tips can help get you going.
Stream a variety of music and talk programs in Spanish from Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
NPR News
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The Mexican army killed the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," in an operation Sunday, a federal official said. -
Along with a growing number of war-wounded amputees, Mykhailo Varvarych and Iryna Botvynska are navigating an altered destiny after Varvarych lost both his legs during the Russian invasion. -
Iran's state news agency said students protested at five universities in the capital, Tehran, and one in the city of Mashhad on Sunday. -
Pakistan's military killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, the deputy interior minister said. -
The U.S. won its first Olympic gold in 46 years in a 2-1 overtime thriller over rival Canada. A brilliant performance by U.S. goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saved the Americans' chances. -
Photographer Martin Roemer visited 22 countries — from the U.S. to Senegal to India — to show how our identities are connected to our mode of transportation. -
Research shows that having a sense of purpose can lower stress levels and boost our mental health. Finding meaning may not have to be an ambitious project. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Joan Suits and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
Denmark's military says its arctic command forces evacuated a crew member of a U.S. submarine off the coast of Greenland for urgent medical treatment. -
Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.
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