A neurobiologist at the University of Utah is being hailed as one of the nation’s most promising early career scientists by the New York Stem Cell Foundation. Dr. Christopher Gregg is hoping to gain new insights into obesity, bulimia, anorexia and other disorders by studying the brain.
Crosses memorializing fallen Utah Highway Patrol officers will soon have to be taken down. This morning (Monday), the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision not to hear the case, leaving Utah with the 10th Circuit ruling that declared the crosses unconstitutional. KCPW’s Jessica Gail spoke with the attorneys on both sides of the argument, and reports on what the state plans to do to commemorate the fallen troopers now.
The world’s population has officially soared beyond the 7 billion mark, and many people are talking about what that means for the global economy and quality of life. But what does it mean for one of the nation’s fastest-growing states? As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, while migration into Utah has dropped slightly, the birth rate continues to surpass that of other states.
Tomorrow is expected to mark the first day of snow for Northern Utah. A strong cold front is dropping in from Idaho Tuesday morning, affecting the Northern Wasatch front for the morning commute and arriving in Salt Lake City about mid-day. National Weather Service Meteorologist Steve Rogowski says winter will be ducking in and out during the next couple of weeks.
Segment 1: From business to government to the PTA, leaders define expectations, set priorities and point out a way forward. They get credit for increased sales or blame for a public gaffe, but few argue that having leaders is a bad idea. But Professor Jeffrey Nielsen makes the case for a leaderless paradigm. Guest: Jeffrey…
A nationwide search for a new Salt Lake City library director will soon begin. Former Library Director Beth Elder resigned Friday afternoon after months of criticism from employees, volunteers and some city leaders. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what was behind her resignation and where the library goes from here.
Troops who are drawing down from Iraq throughout the end of this year will be coming home to high unemployment rates across the nation, but a number of events in Utah next week are focused on helping service members find meaningful work. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, a coalition of groups is hosting workshops and seminars where employers eager to hire will be standing by.
Local taxi companies are fighting to be able to continue to pick up passengers at Salt Lake City International Airport. Yellow Cab owner Don Barron is against a new policy passed in 2010 by the city council that requires a taxi company to win a contract in order to work there. Barron notes that local companies like his put in bids, but lost to out-of-state providers.
Former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson pulls no punches when giving his thoughts on the state of the Democratic Party, describing it as both “spineless” and “gutless.” Citing the party’s unwillingness to fight for universal healthcare, lack of opposition to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and over-reliance on corporate money, the former mayor has quit for good.
Ranchers, farmers and community leaders dedicated to keeping Utah’s agriculture industry alive met in downtown Salt Lake City yesterday to discuss the future of agriculture in the state. KCPW’s Jessica Gail was at the conference and reports on what changes some hope to see in order to keep local farmers in business.
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