The Bottom Line –Forty years ago James Mayfield saw the challenges of extreme poverty around the globe and decided to do something. Today CHOICE Humanitarian is engaged in five countries: Kenya, Nepal, Bolivia, Guatemala and Mexico. working to end extreme poverty and “improve quality of life through a bottom-up, self-developing village-centered approach.” Although Mayfield says…
Local prosecutors have asked federal investigators to take over the cases against former Utah Attorneys General John Swallow and Mark Shurtleff. Utah Republicans personally contribute to San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman’s legal defense. How the SCOTUS ruling affects Healthy Utah. And the ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters…
This week Jim, Greg, and Natalie talk about petty politics in Salt Lake City Mayoral race, rural Garfield County declaring a state of emergency, the Confederate flag finally getting the boot, and Jim and the Utah Attorney General’s office.
Today on Downtown SLC, a preview of the 39th annual Utah Arts Festival with Lisa Sewell, Executive Director of the festival. Some of the highlights from this year’s schedule of artists and events, plus a look at how the festival came to exist and what the future might hold.
Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff faces reduced charges. Residents say the Prison Relocation Commission is not listening. Rep. Justin Miller stands his ground against allegations of stealing campaign money. And lawmakers wrestle with re-crafting primary elections in the wake of the Count My Vote agreement. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters Jennifer Dobner,…
This week Jim, Greg, and Natalie discuss Police Chief Burbank’s sudden resignation after clashing with Mayor Becker over sexual harassment allegations. Also the Dems call on Rep. Justin Miller to resign, Donald Trump and Jeb Bush join the crowded presidential race, Utah’s budget forecasts looking good, and the public is getting grumpy about the prison…
In June, we explore energy production in the United States. From North Dakota to Oklahoma, Texas and Washington, we’ll look at how fracking has opened new realms of oil and gas production – and we’ll examine some of the complex consequences of so-called energy independence. This special airs on Friday June 19th at 10 AM…
The Bottom Line – Sorenson Media began 20 years ago when it licensed technology from Utah State University. Back in 1995, America was just getting introduced to the Internet which, compared to today’s standards, was slow and limited. Sorenson embraced USU’s technology to allow us to watch streaming videos in real time (versus downloading the…
Mitt Romney holds his annual summit in Park City with GOP presidential hopefuls. The Salt Lake City Council looks to add social workers and bicycle cops to the city’s police force. President Barack Obama’s executive order on minimum wage affects Moab river guides. And the Prison Relocation Commission prepares for a public hearing with citizens…
(KCPW News) Utah Rep. Chris Stewart has introduced legislation to exempt recreational outfitters from a federal mandate to pay a higher minimum wage. What’s the story behind this bill? KCPW’s Roger McDonough posed that question to Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes – a daily, online roundup…
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