Nearly nine years after the U.S. began placing more troops in Iraq, the President announced last week that the war there is officially over. Now as thousands of troops from across the country and here in Utah return home, one Salt Lake City couple says the end of the war is a bitter sweet reminder of the son they lost there five years ago. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on their feelings about the U.S. leaving the country and what they are doing to keep their son’s memory alive.

A popular family genealogy website based in Provo is offering free access to millions of World War II records to mark tomorrow’s 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Anastasia Harman, Lead Family Historian for Ancestry.com, explains the highlight of the nearly 60 million records is the release of the U.S. Navy muster rolls from 1939 to 1949.

Utah’s Japanese-American veterans who fought in World War II were honored at the State Capitol this morning. Governor Gary Herbert got emotional when recalling the discrimination thousands of Japanese-Americans faced when they were sent to the Topaz internment camp near Delta, Utah.

            Segment 1: Unemployment for veterans is well above the national average, but Utah business, government and veterans groups are working together to improve the job picture for returning vets. What does the transition from the military to a civilian job feel like? How can veterans use the skills they [...]

When North Ogden City Councilman Brent Taylor isn’t serving his city, he’s serving his country. This weekend, Taylor will deploy overseas for the third time since 9/11. KCPW’s Jessica Gail spoke with Taylor about his service, and reports on how a new state law will help him continue his duties as councilman even after he returns.

Federal safety inspectors have notified Hill Air Force Base of 32 serious violations of safety and health standards. And the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a contractor at the base for exposing workers to hazardous contaminants. Herb Gibson, director of OSHA’s Denver area office, says there were more than 100 injuries or illnesses reported out of the base in the past year.

The former director of the CIA made a stop at the Utah State Capitol yesterday afternoon, to talk with Utah’s national security experts and other industry leaders on challenges and opportunities that a face the U.S. today. KCPW’s Jessica Gail was there and spoke with the Director about what changes he would like to see to prevent a future 9-11.

Utah Governor Gary Herbert is in the Middle East, where he met with troops in Iraq yesterday. He says he wanted to get a closer look at the current situation and lend support to Utah’s servicemen and women. The governor says he also got plenty of insight from U.S. commanders.

A quilt embroidered with the picture of a fallen soldier from every state who fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is being displayed in Utah as part of a nationwide tour. The Lost Heroes Art Quilt created by Julie Feingold is on view at the Utah Capitol in the Hall of Governors. Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell joined members of the Utah National Guard at a ceremony today honoring those soldiers and the artist.

The families of soldiers who commit suicide while on combat duty or die accidentally will now get a letter of condolence from the President of the United States, joining families of countless other soldiers who died in the line of duty. President Obama announced this week he was breaking the custom, saying, “They didn’t die because they were weak. And the fact that they didn’t get the help they needed must change.” And as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, that sentiment is felt here in Utah.