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How Trump’s push to reverse EPA pollution rules could impact Utah The Trump administration wants to undo a landmark Environmental Protection Agency rule that has become the bedrock of many policies aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2009, the EPA found that greenhouse gas emissions were a risk to health and welfare.16 years later under the Trump admin, that finding could be on the outs.

Utah has water problems now. What if the megadrought lasts another 25 years? The Southwest megadrought that began in 2000 could continue until 2050 or maybe even the end of the century. That would mean tough choices for Utah and the Colorado River Basin.

6,000 years ago, heat soaked up by the northern hemisphere set off a chain reaction that knocked weather patterns out of rhythm and sliced into winter precipitation.

That old-timey megadrought has some similarities to today.

This attorney has taken up hundreds of child abuse cases against the LDS Church Washington-based attorney Tim Kosnoff believes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could do more to protect children from abuse.

The Architecture of Abuse podcast dissects how and why child abuse happens within Utah and the LDS Church. It also poses the question: Can it do better?

“Our belief is they can,” says the co-host.

What to know about measles in Utah as back-to-school approaches The concern is greatest for areas of the state where a high percentage of students do not have the MMR vaccine, like the southwest corner of Utah.

School vaccine exemptions in Utah have picked up in recent years, but the numbers are much higher in some corners of the state than others.

It’s no human bishop, but LDSBot is here to chat about faith Some members of the LDS Church are turning to a chatbot for answers to questions or to help them prepare for services.

Does a religious AI bot say more about technology... or us? Can we find divinity in the machine?

Driver attempting to set a record at Bonneville Salt Flats dies after losing control Driver Chris Raschke was treated Sunday by medical professionals at the popular land-speed racing event known as “Speed Week,” but died from his injuries. Raschke lost control of the vehicle about…

“Motorsports is inherently a dangerous sport,” noted the president of the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association.

How Trump’s push to reverse EPA pollution rules could impact Utah The Trump administration wants to undo a landmark Environmental Protection Agency rule that has become the bedrock of many policies aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

Take, for example, federal rules on car emissions. Utah could see some impacts with changes there during winter inversions, which trap bad air quality, especially what comes from tailpipes.

Hey Utahns! How are you feeling about the cost of groceries? What impact do grocery prices have in your daily life?

We want to hear your perspective for a story. Email reporter Elle Crossley at ecrossley@kuer.org.

One Utah man’s quest to track the bugs fighting invasive trees on the Colorado River Tamarisk trees are a scourge on riverside ecosystems across southern Utah. Scientists hope their natural enemies, tamarisk beetles, can help local ecosystems fight back.

What’s it like being the general of a field army of bugs? Tim Graham would be the fellow to ask.

This attorney has taken up hundreds of child abuse cases against the LDS Church Washington-based attorney Tim Kosnoff believes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could do more to protect children from abuse.

Rather than involving the authorities, this attorney says the LDS Church believes that “their clergy, through the power of discernment, have the ability to fix the child molester, the pedophile, the child rapist.”

If you'd like to hear the episode for yourself, here's a link (or you can find RadioWest anywhere you get your podcasts)

How Trump’s push to reverse EPA pollution rules could impact Utah The Trump administration wants to undo a landmark Environmental Protection Agency rule that has become the bedrock of many policies aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

“A reversal of the EPA rules should be a concern for all folks who are in urban areas [in Utah],” said environmental advocate Steve Erickson, “in particular, on the Wasatch Front.”

What to know about measles in Utah as back-to-school approaches The concern is greatest for areas of the state where a high percentage of students do not have the MMR vaccine, like the southwest corner of Utah.

So far, Utah hasn't seen a rash of cases this summer. But... the first day of class is right around the corner. What'll happen in the fall?

‘Fire clouds’ over Utah, Arizona wildfires are creating their own erratic climate The Monroe Canyon fire has burned 75 square miles, and the wind-whipped fire along the Grand Canyon has become a "megafire." Both are burning so hot that they are spurring the formation of "fire…

There’s a good chance these 🔥☁️ will appear more frequently, as wildfire season stretches longer and things get drier.

One Utah man’s quest to track the bugs fighting invasive trees on the Colorado River Tamarisk trees are a scourge on riverside ecosystems across southern Utah. Scientists hope their natural enemies, tamarisk beetles, can help local ecosystems fight back.

It’s not exactly Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, but the tamarisk 🌳 vs. tamarisk 🪲 is still a pretty epic fight – the 🪲 are the good guys here, just FYI.

This attorney has taken up hundreds of child abuse cases against the LDS Church Washington-based attorney Tim Kosnoff believes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could do more to protect children from abuse.

The problem, as Tim Kosnoff of @sexabuseattys.bsky.social sees it, is that Church child abuse cases are often handled as a sin that requires repentance, rather than a crime.

Waiting for your Great Salt Lake license plate? Check the mailbox in 4-6 weeks It’ll be a simple, white plate with a Great Salt Lake logo on the left. A full, edge-to-edge plate design could come once the state approves new branding standards.

A simple GSL plate design is what’ll arrive in your mailbox. The fancier design is still a possibility once the red tape clears – in which case you could upgrade for a fee.

‘Fire clouds’ over Utah, Arizona wildfires are creating their own erratic climate The Monroe Canyon fire has burned 75 square miles, and the wind-whipped fire along the Grand Canyon has become a "megafire." Both are burning so hot that they are spurring the formation of "fire…

Ever witness a 🔥 ☁️ or 🔥🌪️? Both are as menacing as they sound.

Communities are planting more trees to combat heat. But how do they work to cool the environment? There's more going on in trees than what most of us may know. Experts explain the science of trees.

Nature’s OG air conditioning unit. 🌳

Updated guidance on banned books in Utah schools: you own it, you can bring it In January, the Utah State Board of Education said students could not bring banned books to campus — even their own copies. But after more legal review, the board is reversing course.

“Students are allowed to have books in their possession that they have purchased for personal use or borrowed from a public library,” reads the State Board of Ed’s updated guidance.

This attorney has taken up hundreds of child abuse cases against the LDS Church Washington-based attorney Tim Kosnoff believes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could do more to protect children from abuse.

What changes could the LDS Church make to protect children? Here’s what one attorney said.

How Trump’s push to reverse EPA pollution rules could impact Utah The Trump administration wants to undo a landmark Environmental Protection Agency rule that has become the bedrock of many policies aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

If EPA rules are reversed, states might decide to make their own. As a state that prefers to do things its own way, Utah might find that appealing.

Preserving the thrill of the hunt is ‘an art form,’ says Bob the taxidermist Point to a duck, moose or elk mounted on the walls of Bob Luzitano’s Layton, Utah, taxidermy shop, and he’ll remember the details of the hunt.

It started with a 🐿️ in his teens. Using marbles for the eyes and a coat hanger in the tail, it “ended up looking pretty good.” Bob is still at it at 80 years old.

‘Fire clouds’ over Utah, Arizona wildfires are creating their own erratic climate The Monroe Canyon fire has burned 75 square miles, and the wind-whipped fire along the Grand Canyon has become a "megafire." Both are burning so hot that they are spurring the formation of "fire…

Pyrocumulus “fire” clouds don’t play around. Their strong winds can fuel wildfires, making things even more perilous for firefighters on the ground.

One Utah man’s quest to track the bugs fighting invasive trees on the Colorado River Tamarisk trees are a scourge on riverside ecosystems across southern Utah. Scientists hope their natural enemies, tamarisk beetles, can help local ecosystems fight back.

Tamarisk trees ain’t from around here and are a menace to Colorado River ecosystems. It’s why Utah deployed a secret weapon years ago. 🪲

Before it builds a spaceport, Utah has to figure out if it’s ‘in the game’ At the Utah Spaceport Exploration Committee’s inaugural meeting, members discussed first steps toward building a facility for spacecraft here in the state.

Location, cost, economic impacts, environmental impacts … There are tons to consider if you wanna build a place for space launch. Utah’s in the earliest stages of considering all that stuff.

This attorney has taken up hundreds of child abuse cases against the LDS Church Washington-based attorney Tim Kosnoff believes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could do more to protect children from abuse.

Research from USU's Utah Women & Leadership Project found that 1 in 7 children are sexually abused in Utah. Higher than the national rate, which is 1 in 9.

Updated guidance on banned books in Utah schools: you own it, you can bring it In January, the Utah State Board of Education said students could not bring banned books to campus — even their own copies. But after more legal review, the board is reversing course.

A copy of Judy Blume’s 1975 classic “Forever” is OK to bring to Utah schools again. So is the 1st book of Ellen Hopkins’ popular “Tricks” series.

Vote Save America sends $20K to Utah to recruit Democratic candidates for 2026 The money would help target eight House Districts and two Senate Districts next year, including seats held by Sens. Dan McCay and Kirk Cullimore and Rep. Jordan Teuscher.

It’s hard to know if Utah really could be a future battleground state, but political consultants are willing to play the long game to get more Dems in office.

Communities are planting more trees to combat heat. But how do they work to cool the environment? There's more going on in trees than what most of us may know. Experts explain the science of trees.

Not all trees are equal when it comes to keeping things cool in the desert. Scientists are looking for the best ways to throw shade.