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Friday, July 4, 2008: Happy 4th of July -- KCPW's Public Square Returns Monday, July 7, 11 a.m.

Posted Jul 03, 2008 01:42 PM by Lara Jones

Join KCPW, 88.3 and 105.3 FM, Friday, July 4, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. for a special documentary - HumanKind: Dreaming of America. This documentary features voices of citizens reflecting on what Americans yearn for at this time when our country prepares for a new era and a new administration.; Read More | Post a comment
KCPW Picks Up 7 Awards at 2008 SPJs: Posted Jun 24, 2008 12:20 PM by Lara Jones

Members of KCPW's news team were singled out for journalistic achievement at the 2008 Society of Professional Journalists's annual awards banquet.; Audio | Read More | 1 Comment

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Utah High Court Allows Lt. Gov to Postpone Treasurer's Race Decision

Posted Jun 16, 2008 05:41 PM by Elizabeth Ziegler

The Utah Supreme Court ruled Friday Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert can postpone announcing until after the primary whether he'll ask the Attorney General's office to launch a special investigation of state treasurer candidate Mark Walker. During the hearing, Assistant Attorney General Thom Roberts argues that Herbert's decision could influence the outcome of the election.

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Utah Senators Make Case for Special Legislative Session

Posted Jul 03, 2008 02:20 PM by Jeff Robinson

Two Utah senators joined local elected officials to meet with Governor Jon Huntsman on Wednesday to make their case for a special session, which lawmakers would use to study the controversial Jordan School District Split. Given the new boundaries, Senator Michael Waddoups presented the governor with data showing that the new East side district would be able to lower property taxes under the proposal, while forcing the remaining West side to raise taxes.

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Indian Community Wants New Cultural Center

Posted Jul 03, 2008 01:44 PM by Eric Ray

Utah's Indian population, now estimated at more than 5,000 families, continues to grow. Now, the Indian community wants to expand its reach by building a new cultural center next to the Sri Ganesha Temple in South Jordan.

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UDOH Urges Summer Safety with Kids and Cars

Posted Jul 03, 2008 10:51 AM by Eric Ray

With the recent death of a five-month-old Clearfield infant whose mother left him in a sweltering vehicle, the Utah Department of Health is urging people to take measures to keep their kids safe around cars this summer.

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Is McCain's War Record Politically Untouchable?

A Conversation with Congressional Quarterly's Bob Benenson

Posted Jul 03, 2008 01:02 AM by Jeff Robinson

Retired General Wesley Clark likely blew his chances of being presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's running mate this week after questioning the relevance of John McCain's war record on national television. Even though Clark didn't directly criticize McCain's military service, his comments drew a rare rebuke from both campaigns.

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State Officials Warn of Fire Dangers