What’s become one of Salt Lake City’s most anticipated celebrations kicks off Friday with a promise to be bigger than ever. Organizers of the Utah Pride Festival, sponsored by LGBT community, are working to reach out this year, honoring several members of the Mormon Church at this year’s festivities. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports.
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch teamed up with a Wyoming lawmaker Wednesday to highlight his efforts to get the gray wolf removed from the Endangered Species List. As KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, some sportsmen’s groups support his plan, but others say it’s wrong for Utah.
A debate over the protection of women and families from violence is taking shape in Washington. Tuesday, advocates for Utah victims urged leaders in Congress to renew the Violence Against Women Act, which provides funding to help victims of domestic and sexual abuse. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what the bickering is all about.
Governor Gary Herbert acknowledged Thursday that more needs to be done about Utah’s shortage of liquor licenses. During his monthly news conference at KUED, Herbert said the problem could be hurting business growth in the state.
Last year it was flooding, this year, it’s fires the state is bracing for. Thursday, Governor Gary Herbert warned Utahns to be extra careful over the holiday weekend, saying the state’s fire resources are already working overtime. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what the situation looks like so far.
Hundreds of elementary school students are taking lessons outside the classroom this week, learning about environmental stewardship. Salt Lake City developed the Kids4Trees workshop this year, and KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what the program is all about.
This fall, the University of Utah is extending its campus to a restored ghost town in southern Montana. Mary Tull, Director of the U’s Environmental Humanities Education Center, says the school is partnering with the nonprofit International Center for Earth Concerns to offer four short programs there, each with an in-depth environmental focus.
The question of how accessible Utah’s rivers and streams should be remains in the hands of a judge. Monday, a fourth district judge ruled that while the waters are public, he wants more information on the matter before he can determine whether a law limiting access to them is unconstitutional. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on one group’s mission to reclaim access to Utah waters.
Major changes could be coming to public transportation in Salt Lake City. Today, the Salt Lake City Council will hear from officials at Utah Transit Authority on the elimination of the bus free fare zone downtown. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on UTA’s reasons for bringing the issue forward.
For the second consecutive year, Utah is hosting the high school and Division 1 and 2 men’s College Rugby National Championships this weekend at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy. Two Utah colleges are vying for the title, along with several others from across the country. KCPW’s Jessica Gail has this report on the sport’s growing popularity across North America, and right here at home.
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