The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says it’s sticking with its friends this election, and Democratic Utah Congressman Jim Matheson is one of them. Matheson received the chamber’s endorsement at the Grand America Hotel this Tuesday. Rob Engstrom, its national political director, says endorsements are based on voting records.
Segment 1: Recent U.S. Census data show that about 150,000 men have traded in their breadwinning role to become the primary caregiver of their children. That’s more than double the number of a decade ago and it’s not just a byproduct of the recession. According to a study by Boston College, more men today are…
A University of Utah professor is ditching the end-of-semester term paper and instead assigning her students the task of creating a Wikipedia article to show what they’ve learned from the course. Following the Wikipedia United States Education Program model, Professor of Economics Günseli Berik says she’s working to improve the scholarly content found on the…
More than two and a half years after their daughter, Susan Powell, went missing, Chuck and Judy Cox are continuing to search for answers. They’re hoping the West Valley City Council can help by granting the family all of the investigative files related to Susan Powell’s disappearance. Susan’s father says this is the third time the family has requested the information.
When it comes to charitable giving, Utah is on top. According to a new study, residents in the Beehive state give more of their money away than in any other state. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what the study reveals about Utah’s culture.
The state’s Legislative Records Committee voted Monday against the Utah Democratic Party’s appeal to waive the remaining fees for more than 14,000 redistricting records requested by the party. The party says it will not pay the remaining fees, and regardless of the cost, the redistricting records should be free to the public. Now, as KCPW’s…
Democratic Utah Congressman Jim Matheson offered praise to administrators at Fortis College and students studying in fields like nursing there as he toured the school’s Salt Lake-area facility Monday. And as KCPW’s Jeff Robinson reports, Matheson’s visit comes at a time when for-profit colleges are being scrutinized heavily by Congress.
Segment 1: Vancouver boasts walking paths, skate parks, gardens, public art displays, outdoor markets and public squares. From Stanley Park to The Seawall to Granville Island, Vancouverites love their public spaces as year-round gathering places. An entourage of Salt Lake City officials recently visited Vancouver for tips on how Utah’s capital city can create more…
In an effort to expand the use of solar power in the state, Utah Clean Energy is offering Salt Lake homeowners a discount on solar panel installation. The Salt Lake Community Solar pilot program is the first of its kind in Utah and organizers hope the discounts promote residential solar use. KCPW’s Charlotte Duren has…
Segment 1: Historically, America’s rivers have been developed, polluted and neglected. But scholar Dan McCool asserts that the nation’s waterways are returning to a healthier, free-flowing condition, thanks to concerned citizens and grassroots activism. On Monday, McCool joins us to talk about his latest book, “River Republic: The Fall and Rise of America’s Rivers.” Guest:…
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