Explore Utah Science

Earthquake Risk in the Salt Lake Valley

(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science–July 11, 2013)  You wouldn’t know it from experience, but the Wasatch Front is one of the most seismically at risk areas in Utah and in the Intermountain West. Scientists are looking at thousands of years of earthquake history to learn more about the hazard we face. Kim Schuske has this story.

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Finding Access to Legal Aid in Utah

(KCPW–July 9, 2013)  Most people find themselves in need of legal help sometime in their lives. The reasons can range from navigating a divorce, child custody, a landlord tenant dispute, bankruptcy or any number of issues. But lawyers are expensive, often costing $200 per hour or more. Utah Legal Services and the Utah Bar Association…

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A New Website Helps Track Political Donations

(KCPW–July 8, 2013)  A good government non-profit group has created a website that makes it easy to see who is donating to government officials. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story. followthemoney.abueducation.org

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The Utah House Votes to Investigate Attorney General John Swallow

(KCPW–July 3, 2013)  A special session of the house was convened Wednesday and by a 69 to 3 vote, the House voted to investigate Attorney General Swallow. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.

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U of U Swim Team Members Faced Psychological Abuse From Coach Says Report

(KCPW–July 2, 2013)   A report was released Tuesday detailing the findings of an investigation into Greg Winslow, a swimming and diving coach who was fired from the University of Utah after allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct came to light. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.

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