Today we’re joined by Lisa Ramsey Adams, who was recently elected to the Salt Lake City Council in District 7. Adams will take her seat next month, but today we hear about her background and priorities, and the issues at play in her district. Plus, your local news summary.
(KCPW News) A judge for the Utah Federal Court struck down parts of Utah’s anti-polygamy laws as unconstitutional on Friday. The ruling is a victory for polygamous families, including plaintiff Kody Brown and his family. Brown and his four wives are featured on the popular TLC reality show “Sister Wives.” In a ruling released on…
Today we’re joined by filmmaker Kenny Riches and actor and musician Patrick Fugit to speak about a new foundation that honors the legacy of Salt Lake actor, writer, musician and visual artist David Fetzer – who died unexpectedly last year at the age of 30. Plus, your local headlines.
(KCPW News) Utah’s Senator Mike Lee joined eleven other lawmakers on Thursday to introduce legislation to “protect religious organizations from discrimination by the federal government,” for not recognizing gay marriage. According to a press release by Lee’s office the Marriage and Religious Freedom Act would “bar the government from denying any person or group tax…
The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Air date: Dec. 11, 2013) – Chris Burbank has served as chief of police for Salt Lake City since 2006. Before then he served with the police force for 15 years. Burbank has received national attention as a vocal opponent of any policies requiring police officers to act as immigration…
In 2001 The Gateway opened its doors as Utah’s premier shopping destination. Now, 12 years later, it is in the midst of a ‘refresh’ – emphasizing its entertainment aspects and the role it plays as a community gathering place. We’re joined today by The Gateway’s Amanda Caraway to talk about holiday happenings, and what the…
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Thousands of animal and ambient sounds from eleven western states have been recorded and archived in a digital library in Utah. While fascinating in their own right, sounds can also be used to track environmental change. Kim Schuske has the story.
Today we feature part two of our conversation with Miriah Meyer, a computer scientist at the University of Utah who is having an impact on the way researchers look at data. Dr. Meyer is a pioneer in the field of visualization, which uses graphic computer representations to help scientists better understand their own data. She’s…
(KCPW News) Just eight years ago, Real Salt Lake wrapped up their inaugural season in Major League Soccer, and many in Utah wondered how long the fledgling franchise would last. But slowly, the team gathered the interest of local soccer fans, and in 2009, Real Salt Lake won their first MLS Cup. Real find themselves…
Today we feature part one of our conversation with Miriah Meyer, a computer scientist at the University of Utah who is having an impact on the way researchers look at data. Dr. Meyer is a pioneer in the field of visualization, which uses graphic computer representations to help scientists better understand their own data. She’s…
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