Repeated flooding has damaged homes, roads, and utility infrastructure. The state of emergency will provide local recovery efforts with state and possibly federal resources.
UPR News & Programs
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Food insecurity in Utah went up almost 30% in just one year. Chicanos por la Causa's new network is using community resources to source and deliver fresh food to those families in need.
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The former US Magnesium site will be used by Mariana Minerals, but overseen by the state. In other news, state officials are investigating feed cubes after several horses died in southern Utah.
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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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Polls are closed and votes are being tabulated in a contested race for the Box Elder County Commission.
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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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Current forecasts often give warnings about hailstorms 30 minutes in advance. Researchers at Colorado State University say their models may be able to lead to alerts hours or days ahead of time.
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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.
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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Doctors expected an experimental drug that lowers a common risk factor for heart attacks would save patients' lives. The medicine made no difference.
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The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents will likely be the targets of renewed investigations.
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This year's the Princess Diana honor roll highlights 198 inspiring young activists and advocates — including an 18-year-old guy in India who founded Team Period.
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Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that blocked a vast project.
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Results are still outstanding House and Senate races but political scientists say one of the big winners in the mid-terms is American democracy itself.
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All Things Considered bids farewell to Mary Louise Kelly, who hosts her final show Friday after an NPR career that goes back 25 years.
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The party's success was fueled by frustrations over the cost of living. But in divided government, they'll face opposition from Republicans in Congress and a president vowing to use his veto pen.
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NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on a surprising hit album this week.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with political scientist Andra Gillespie about Black voter turnout during the 2026 midterm election.
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Israel's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu — but backing of Arab-led parties will be key.