Today we feature a conversation with Brian Moench, founder and president of the Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, on the public health risks of poor air quality and why his organization and the Sierra Club are fighting to stop the expansion of Salt Lake’s Tesoro Refinery. Also, your daily summary of today’s top local…
(KCPW–July 30, 2013) Researchers at the University of Utah have shown that the anesthetic isoflurane is highly effective at treating depression in a small group of patients, confirming a result that was first discovered by European researchers in the 1980s. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.
Today on the show a discussion with Brad Peterson, Director of the new Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation on implementing the the state’s Outdoor Recreation Vision (PDF). That interview, and your roundup of today’s top local headlines.
(KCPW–July 29, 2013) On a cloudy Saturday, a group met to celebrate the sun, specifically the power of the sun. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.
Today on the program a discussion about the recent changes to the Utah Department of Corrections’ visitation policies with Director Rollin Cook. Plus a report on Salt Lake City’s Solar Day and your local news summary.
Today we speak to Bob Walters, the Watchable Wildlife Program Coordinator for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Walters offers his tips on where to see different species and how to approach wildlife watching in the state.
(KCPW–July 25, 2013) For the first time in memory, teachers were asked to come to the capitol and speak to a committee of legislators. They were asked to comment on a set of questions including the elements that contribute to high students achievement, some of their challenges, and what the legislature can do, or refrain…
Today, an audio postcard from teachers testifying at a legislative committee meeting on education. Plus, your local news summary and a conversation with SLCPD Chief Chris Burbank on the new Public Safety Building, DNA databases, community outreach and more.
(KCPW–July 23. 2013) The Affordable Care Act has been a thorn in the side of republicans since it was passed in the first year of Obama’s presidency. A group of republicans, including Utah’s Senator Mike Lee are threatening once more to defund the law to stop it from fully taking affect on January 1st. KCPW…
Today on the program Brad Westwood, Director of the Division of State History and Utah State Historical Society, on the regional celebration that is Pioneer Day. Also a look at Republican Senator Mike Lee’s efforts to defund Obamacare, and your summary of today’s top local headlines.
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