In the Hive

Early Salt Lake City grave robber faced grave consequences for his ghastly crime

In 1862, pioneer Salt Lake City was up in arms over the revelation that the grave digger at the city cemetery had been digging up corpses to rob them of their clothes and jewelry. But how much of the story of Jean Baptiste is true and how much of it is legend? Featuring: Will Bagley,…

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Debates

SLC Mayoral debate focuses on community and environment

On Thursday, October 10, KCPW broadcast a live debate from the auditorium of the downtown library between the candidates running to become mayor of Salt Lake City. KCPW’s Roger McDonough moderated the event, and posed questions submitted by a slate of environmental organizations regarding protection of our air, water, land, wildlife, wild places, people and communities.  Listen…

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Local News

Climate action in Salt Lake City on September 20th, 2019

As part of a global action on climate change, scores of Salt Lake City residents participated in a rally on Friday, September 20th, 2019. Participants met at the City and County Building in downtown Salt Lake and then marched to the Utah State Capitol building. KCPW’s Roger McDonough attended the event to hear from rally-goers,…

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Announcements

Volunteer for KCPW’s Fall Pledge Drive!

From September 20-28, we’re looking for help with early bird shifts, afternoons, and during Sunday night jazz! Help take pledge calls, stuff envelopes, and/or make outreach calls. With just a small staff here, volunteer support has always been the key to KCPW’s fundraising success. Your help makes all the difference. Shifts generally run between 7:00…

Live Broadcasts

Salt Lake City mayoral primary focusing on environmental issues

On Thursday, August 1st, KCPW aired a primary debate between the eight candidates vying to become mayor of Utah’s capital city. The event was hosted by the Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club and focused largely on environmental issues facing Salt Lake City. It was moderated by Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner…

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