(KCPW News) You may not have heard of Lyft or Uber, but chances are, you could be using them sooner rather than later. Uber and Lyft are services that offer what is called ride-sharing—a way of coordinating transportation with private citizens via phone app. Ride-sharing is a growing trend across the country, and Salt Lake City…
(KCPW News) Over the holiday weekend—and in the days leading up to it—you may have heard us report on something called the Rainbow Gathering. The event, which took place over the weekend, is a meeting of the self-proclaimed Rainbow Family, a group formed in the early 1970s at the tail end of hippy culture. The group…
(KCPW News) The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is reassessing how it grants temporary beer permits to events. The DABC commission broached the issue on Tuesday morning when some commissioners scrutinized applicants over the merits of their events. KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham has more.
(KCPW News) A new joint operating agreement between the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News has some Utahns concerned that the Tribune might not fair well in the new plan. Count state Sen. Jim Dabakis among those concerned. In fact, he’s so worried about the fate of the Salt Lake Tribune, he’s started his…
(KCPW News) Few issues crystalize the alcohol debate in Utah better than the so-called Zion Curtain. Supporters deem it a necessary protection for families at restaurants. Detractors say that it does little to prevent drinking and, frankly, it’s a bit weird. If you live in Utah, you probably know what a Zion Curtain is, but here’s…
(KCPW News) Internet giant Google may bring its high-speed fiber-optic internet service, Google Fiber, to Salt Lake City. KCPW’s Roger McDonough has this report.
(KCPW News) Back in February of 2012, Congress and President Obama authorized the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, to choose six test sites for commercial drone use. In December, the FAA is expected to announce which locations they’ve selected. Utah is one of 24 states vying for this potentially lucrative deal. The state has proposed…
(KCPW News) The Salt Lake Redevelopment Agency unveiled a new public plaza in Sugarhouse on Friday. The price tag for the new project? Just $12,580. KCPW’s Roger McDonough looked into a new, cheap, trend in urban design and filed this report.
(KCPW News) Spring is in full swing and warmer weather means better business for Salt Lake City’s mobile food vendors. KCPW’s Roger McDonough made a field trip to the Gallivan Center for “Food Truck Thursday,” a weekly lunch event that features a rotating assortment of food on wheels.
(KCPW News) Several Utah universities held an event last week that paired potential investors with University tech-developers and inventors. The format of the event? Speed dating, an approach that has been taking off in investment circles in recent years. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.
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