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The Salt Lake Tribune
A new trail and viewing platform at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center honor Bob Hasenyager, a longtime Utah wildlife advocate who worked to protect Farmington Bay.
James Dawson
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Boise State Public Radio
On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to revoke already-approved funds for public media, including grant funding that UPR is scheduled to receive. The resolution now goes to the Senate.
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Four species of bass, all native to North America, have been introduced to South Africa since the 1920s. Now these species are reducing native biodiversity. -
This week, Ryan meets with Barbara van Asch, a senior lecturer at Stellenbosch University, to discuss the mopane worm, whose genetic diversity has been recently uncovered. -
The southern ground hornbill is a large charismatic bird that really stands out in the savanna. Though their population within Kruger is stable, the same cannot be said for most of their range. -
Kruger boasts remarkable high bird diversity, with more than 500 bird species listed. But the relative parasite count within those birds was unknown until a new study revealed that their diversity is also quite high. -
The elephant population in Kruger has drastically risen in the last century. Park managers must now contend with an over-abundance of intelligent, endangered, ecosystem engineers. -
Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Anastasia Hufham join this week to talk about the latest news, including the shooting at the ‘No Kings’ protest in Salt Lake City and more. -
The Mid-Mountain Connector Trail is intended to be a multi-use trail for the community and overlooks regenerative grazing ranches, construction is set to begin in July -
As the Colorado River agreement inches toward expiration, the head of the Colorado River Authority of Utah announces that the states have yet to agree to anything. -
Proponents say the land would be used for much-needed housing, but environmental groups say eligible areas could include those treasured by communities in the Mountain West. -
The Utah Foundation released a report on social capital in Utah in 2021 and they are preparing an update. We talk about social trust and cohesion, civic engagement, community, family health, and more.
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.
The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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The watchdog group American Oversight had asked a federal judge to order top national security officials to preserve any messages they may have sent on the private messaging app Signal. -
For many Americans, high humidity will make it feel in the triple digits. The National Weather Service is urging people to prepare to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat. -
Trump's Truth Social comments came as a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that would continue blocking the president's efforts to bar international students from attending Harvard. -
Since his first term, Trump has promised action on everything from tax legislation to health care within a fortnight — only for his announcements to materialize months later or not at all. -
Police say Trenton Abston, 25, came to Mayor Paul Young's home armed with a Taser. Officers allegedly found rope and duct tape in his car. -
The Trump administration is slashing jobs at Voice of America's parent agency by 85%. Journalists who have risked their freedom to report for the broadcaster wonder what happens next. -
Khalil left the Louisiana detention center where he's been since March, when ICE agents arrested him over his pro-Palestinian activism. A federal judge ruled the government could no longer detain him. -
Children from Gaza with cancer are finally making it to Jordan for long-promised treatment. But a plan to allow as many as 2,000 patients out of the war-torn enclave has slowed. -
Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children. -
A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., revealing why those caring for family are often on their own.
