Ashley Tolman

Reporter / Host

Ashley is the Voice of Cache Valley and sometimes the voice of UPR. You'll hear her hosting your favorite weekend shows, reporting on breaking Utah news, and sometimes waking you up nice and early during Morning Edition.

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Utah News
7:28 pm
Mon March 5, 2012

Nearly Extinct Onion Planted in Utah Today

The Blanc de Paris Hatif onions from The Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands

A Utah author and researcher has been given a rare vegetable seed from the U.S. government in an effort to prevent further loss of thousands of years of seed heritage. Caleb Warnock planted his very rare onion seeds today in a garden behind his home in Alpine, Utah.

Utah News
6:21 pm
Fri February 24, 2012

DAB Would Require at Least 2 Members to Have Drinking Experience

A bill passed a house committee today that would require the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control commission to consist of at least two drinkers of alcohol. The bill's sponsor, Brian Doughty, sees that other state boards and commissions require members to be licensed or have experience in field they regulate. Ashley Tolman reports.

Utah News
2:30 pm
Fri February 24, 2012

139 Cars Damaged in Vandalism Spree

One or more individuals shot-out 139 car windows during a vandalism spree that swept South Salt Lake areas late Monday and early Tuesday, Cottonwood Heights police say. 

Police are asking for help identifying the suspects, and are offering a $500 reward. 

Ashley Tolman has the story.  

Utah News
4:56 pm
Tue February 21, 2012

Well-Known SLC Businessman Struck by Bus

An 82-year-old Salt Lake City businessman known as "Mr. Downtown" has died after being struck by and pinned beneath a Utah Transit Authority bus. Ashley Tolman reports.

Utah News
6:35 pm
Fri February 17, 2012

Atheists Win Civil Rights Case Over Roadside Crosses, Utah Will Pay

The Utah Attorney General's office says it will pay nearly $400,000 to resolve a lawsuit over roadside crosses honoring Utah troopers killed in the line of duty.

Utah News
2:30 pm
Thu February 9, 2012

Flying J Donates Millions to Utah Business Schools

The business schools at Utah State University and the University of Utah are getting 3.5 million dollars from the Ogden based Flying-J energy company. Ashley Tolman has details.

Utah News
5:43 pm
Tue February 7, 2012

New Bill Will Get Some Sex Offenders Off the List

The Utah House of Representatives passed a measure Tuesday to allow some sex offenders to petition their way off the list. Ashley Tolman covers the story for Utah Public Radio.

Utah News
6:49 pm
Fri February 3, 2012

The State of Utah's Farms 2012

The Utah Farm Bureau has released its list of "Issues to Watch for in 2012." Ashley Tolman spoke with the president of the Utah Farm Bureau for details.

Utah News
5:43 pm
Thu February 2, 2012

Recycling Plant Goes Up in Flames in Deweyville

A fire sparked by a welder's torch burned paper, plastics, and styrofoam at a Box Elder County recycling plant Wednesday afternoon. Smoke from the Deweyville blaze could be seen as far away as Brigham City. Early damage estimates are close to 1 million dollars. Highway 38 was closed due to the fire.

Utah News
6:46 pm
Tue January 31, 2012

Utah Sen. Lee Criticizes Obama: "Ours is Not a Government of One"

Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee criticized President Obama of unconstitutional appointments in a speech last week. UPR's Ashley Tolman spoke with Lee for details.

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