Salt Lake Tribune reporters Courtney Tanner, Carmen Nesbitt and Leah Larson talk about the week’s top stories, including backlash over a banned words list at a Utah University and more.

New research shows that mountain regions around the world are warming faster than the lowlands below them. Scientists say that could have big consequences for the Mountain West, where communities rely on snow and ice for their water supply.

A consumer advocacy group is asking top insurance companies to adopt a list of nine protections aimed at increased transparency and fairness.

The Utah Climate Center's Casey Olsen predicts little change over the next week, with temperatures sitting at about 50 to 60 degrees and slightly worse air quality.

Shireen and Natalie talk to Utah Rep. Doug Owens about bipartisan congressional representation, the cascading benefits of Utah's public lands, and the necessary steps to save the Great Salt Lake.

The Utah Climate Center's Bradley Vernon predicts temperatures up to 20 degrees warmer than what is normal for mid-December. Temperatures will be stable for the next week.

The Utah Climate Center's Bradley Vernon predicts warmer temperatures throughout Utah this week and a possibility of valley rain and mountain snow this weekend.

Last month, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort opened a new cabin and rental shop and unveiled a new ticket system.

The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright predicts the next week, suggesting a sunny day throughout the state today, and possible rain and mountain snows through the rest of the week.

The Utah Climate Center's Tim Wright offers predictions for this next week's weather, suggesting mixed temperatures and possible snow mid next week.