Polls are closed and votes are being tabulated in a contested race for the Box Elder County Commission.
UPR News & Programs
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Drought and climate change have cut deep into the Colorado River's reservoirs, and rains did little to boost Lake Powell and Lake Mead. There are some silver linings, though.
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus gained 12 new members nationwide, eight of whom flipped Republican-held seats. It comes as Republicans seem to lose ground with Hispanic voters this election.
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Even though it's set centuries ago, this film feels like a contemporary fairy tale about rising above ostracism and finding your people.
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The Utah Department of Transportation warned of especially long delays for Lehi in Utah County. In other news, there's a harmful algal bloom in Panguitch Lake.
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Ongoing floods made getting to the polls difficult, if not impossible, for some voters. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson made an emergency declaration that let them vote online instead.
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Our hosts discuss Democrats gaining control of both the House and Senate, historic firsts across the country, and what both parties should take away from this election cycle.
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Today we talk with Deonne Johnson about productive and healthy leadership strategies.
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On this episode, we talk with Adrian and Amy Parkinson. After Adrian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, the couple began the "One More Tomorrow" project.
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Early election results show familiar Republican margins in Sanpete County, while voters narrowly oppose a proposed sales tax to fund rural health care and emergency services.
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The federal funds were first earmarked last year. In other news, even with recent snowfall, Brian Head Resort delayed its opening date for the 2026-27 ski season.
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An independent investigation into state Sen. Kathleen Riebe concluded on Monday. The next day, Senate Democrats voted to remove her from the caucus, calling the findings "deeply unsettling."
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Poet Ben Gunsberg and trumpet player Max Matzen discuss their new poetry book, "Passing Tones." They talk about their creative process.
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.
A show designed to showcase local Utah musical artists and highlight public radio.
NPR News
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Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Two broadcasters also received security threats.
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Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.
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The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.
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Speaking with Morning Edition, Hakeem Jeffries discussed ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and calls for new Democratic leadership, but offered few specifics on how Democrats would deliver.
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Plus: Heidi Klum's hand, hackers and the pope's visitor!
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School enrollment was already expected to plunge by 2 million kids by 2030. Education experts say deporting immigrant families, many with school-age children, is making the crisis worse.
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Votes are still being counted in Mississippi to see if Democrat Scott Colom will hold onto his lead over incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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Democratic socialist Nithya Raman has been elected Los Angeles mayor, over incumbent Karen Bass.
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Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into question.
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The Trump administration hoped to begin construction immediately after a federal panel approved its arch late Thursday. But just after midnight, the judge issued an order blocking work for 14 days.