Monthly Archive:: August 2012
Boehner Mixes Humor, Criticism of Democrats in Fundraiser for Love
Jeff Robinson
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The most powerful Republican in Congress made a stop in Salt Lake City today, giving Congressional hopeful Mia Love a fundraising boost
CityViews 8/16/12: Dealing with Data/Documenting City Creek
JCE
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Segment 1: From facts and figures to mounds of information, today’s humans are swimming in data – or, as computer scientist Miriah
Native American Summit Focuses On Education
Charlotte Duren
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Utah’s Indian tribes are concerned about dropout rates and are working to develop stronger support systems for Native American youth. Those are
Community Urged to Help Share the Cost of Feeding the Hungry
Jessica Gail
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It’s been nearly a year since the Salvation Army ran out of funding to keep running its soup kitchen downtown. Since then,
McAdams Gets Campaign Boost From Clinton
Charlotte Duren
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Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor Candidate Ben McAdams got some help with fundraising Monday from former President Bill Clinton. While making a
CityViews 8/15/12: Local Economics/Mental Health Awareness
Segment 1: The numbers are in and the results are – in a consultant’s words – “unequivocal”: independent businesses boost local economies
Salt Lake City Council Considers Electronic Sign Restrictions
The Salt Lake City Council will consider recommendations from the planning commission today in an effort to better regulate electronic signs and
Issues Facing Latinos in Colorado, Nevada Could Shape Election
Jeff Robinson
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While Utah can hardly be considered a swing state in this year’s presidential election, its neighbors to the east and west are
Public Weighs in on Immigration Discussions
What should Utah’s immigration laws look like in the future? A commission designed to help answer that question heard from the public
Cooke’s Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions Met with Some Disappointment
Jessica Gail
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With the Democratic Party moving to endorse same-sex marriage nationally, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Peter Cooke made it clear Monday he's not on
Utah GOP Praises Romney’s VP Pick, Democrats Warn About Impact on Middle Class
Charlotte Duren
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Utah Republicans are swiftly praising Mitt Romney’s choice of Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate. But as KCPW’s Charlotte Duren
CityViews 8/14/12: Letters From Ethopia/ “Landspeed Louise”
Segment 1: Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has led the African nation since 1991, but his failing health has Ethiopians looking to
Parents Angry After Murray School District Cancels Portuguese Immersion Program
Dozens of Murray School District families who enrolled their children in a Portuguese dual immersion program are now being told it’s not
Ogden Considers Ban On Profanity
Charlotte Duren
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Ogden’s City Council is considering an ordinance to end bad language and behavior during city-sponsored sporting events. KCPW’s Charlotte Duren has more
Politics Up Close: Rep. Kraig Powell on Open Caucus Meetings, Treasurer Candidate Christopher Stout
Jeff Robinson
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Today on the show, we talked with State Rep. Kraig Powell of Heber City about his effort's to open up caucus meetings
Report Looks at Oil Shale Contributions, Industry Responds
Jeff Robinson
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A closed-door meeting in late March of officials from several counties in Utah, Colorado and Wyoming, along with lobbyists for the oil
Utah’s Foreclosure Rate Drops to 26th in the Nation
Jessica Gail
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The latest foreclosure numbers hitting Utah appear to be good news. The newest report by RealtyTrac shows the Beehive state dropped to
UTA Proposing Changes to Long Distance Routes
Charlotte Duren
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With the new Frontrunner South line from Provo to Salt Lake City nearing completion, Utah Transit Authority officials are working on a
Utah Request Puts Beehive State in Middle of Welfare Waiver Debate
Jeff Robinson
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The Obama Administration’s plan to offer waivers to individual states on welfare work requirements has drawn sharp criticism from presumptive GOP presidential
CityViews 8/13/12: Salt Lake County Park Bond/Council Considers Theater
JCE
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Segment 1: A $123 million bond for parks was too rich for the Salt Lake County Council, but a pared-down version got
Homeless Outreach Service Team Looking For More Business Partners
Jessica Gail
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There are two kinds of meters in downtown Salt Lake City. Both sit on the sidewalk and accept change, but instead of
Undetonated Shells Complicate Effort to Battle Pinyon Fire
Jessica Gail
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Ammunition is making it difficult for firefighters to battle a wildfire burning on the Utah National Guard’s Camp Williams, just outside of
CityViews 8/9/12: Innovations High School/“Love Times Three”
JCE
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Segment 1: Combine technology, self-paced learning, college courses and a classroom teacher and you’ve got Innovations High School, the latest educational offering
Centerville Bans Specialty Smoke Shops
Charlotte Duren
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A bill passed by Utah lawmakers earlier this year puts new requirements on smoke shops statewide, limiting where they can operate within
District Attorney Reflects on Impact of Sikh Temple Shooting
Charlotte Duren
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The impact of Sunday’s massacre at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin by a white supremacist hit especially hard for Salt Lake County
Smaller Parks Bond Will Go to Voters in November
Jessica Gail
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Salt Lake County is one step closer to getting more parks and park improvements. Tuesday, the County Council unanimously approved placing a
Salt Lake County Council Requests More Information Before Voting on Broadway-Style Theater
Jessica Gail
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Salt Lake City will have to wait a couple more weeks before finding out if the county will help fund a Broadway-style
Utah Home Prices On the Rise
Charlotte Duren
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Home prices across the state have risen for the third straight month. Realtors say this shows a more balanced real-estate market, with
Documents Show Evidence West Valley Police Collected in Powell Case
Jeff Robinson
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Eighty-four documents released Tuesday after more than two years of work by The Salt Lake Tribune to obtain them reveal what West
Report Says Medicaid Won’t Bust Utah’s Budget
Jeff Robinson
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A new report by a local advocacy group says Medicaid spending is not going to cripple Utah’s budget, despite fears expressed by