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The Utah State Correctional Facility cost over $1 billion and opened just four years ago. But despite a tight budget year, lawmakers say the prison needs more beds.
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Our guest today is folklorist Lynne McNeill. Lynne McNeill is an associate professor of folklore at Utah State University, as well as co-founder of and faculty advisor for the USU Folklore Club. -
Park City distiller Sara Sergent has turned years of experimentation and a rare distilling technique into international recognition, becoming one of the most decorated botanical distillers in the U.S. -
The Utah Climate Center's Bradley Vernon predicts more active weather in the near future, with increased valley rain and mountain snow. -
In other news, a program for first-time homebuyers could be expanded to include those buying an existing home — though for less financial assistance than for those buying new construction. -
The Utah Climate Center's Bradley Vernon predicts increased valley rain and mountain snow this week.
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"Twinless" proves Dylan O’Brien has the range to be heartbreaking and vulnerable as well as funny and clumsy. I’m so glad I have seen this film, and I hope you feel this way too. -
Today we talk with Caroline Fraser, author of the new book "Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers." -
Lonnie Anderson, known for his grand Valentine’s Day displays across the U.S., surprises his wife in northern Utah with a candy-themed gesture. -
Winter snow has been a no-show in Utah and much of the West this season. That lack of snowpack could increase the cost of growing hay, which in turn could raise prices for local dairy farmers. -
The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts low temperatures and increased showers.
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Lonnie Anderson of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is known as the "King of Valentine's Day." Every year for nearly 30 years, he has staged a grand gesture for his wife. This year he's doing it in Logan. -
The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts low temperatures and increased showers this week.
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In his Thursday order, U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to allow any of the men deported last year to El Salvador to appear in a U.S. port of entry to be conditionally allowed in as they challenge their removal. -
A massive star in the nearby Andromeda galaxy has simply disappeared. Some astronomers believe that it's collapsed in on itself and formed a black hole. -
Kelly, an Arizona Democrat, sued Hegseth after the Defense Secretary moved to formally censure him for participating in a video where he told service members they can refuse illegal orders. -
Elite athletes often push through pain to achieve victory. But, everyday exercisers need to distinguish between soreness which is normal and pain which is the body's way of telling you to stop. -
The aggressive enforcement operation resulted in thousands of arrests, and two U.S. citizens were fatally shot in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents. -
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A fever-dream of a "Wuthering Heights" adaptation is out this weekend starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. And Stephen Curry-produced GOAT is a speedy, snazzily animated sports flick. -
This week, country star Ella Langley and rapper Don Toliver hit career milestones on the pop charts. -
She's done it again. Jessie Diggins, age 34 and skiing in her final Olympics, captured a bronze medal for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Games. She battled through the pain from injured ribs to reach the podium. -
They're often paid low wages and lack job protections. A petition to the country's supreme court to support their demands did not see success — and they are protesting.
