Segment 1: After five years of construction, nearly $2 billion and a lot of hype, City Creek Center is finally opening for business. On Thursday, we’ll talk about the history of the project, the investment by the LDS Church and what the upscale retail development means for downtown and beyond. Guests: Christopher Smart, Salt Lake…
Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder says if the county doesn’t act to restore part of the $3.2 million cut to the 2012 jail budget, it’ll be hard pressed to operate. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the council is set to make a decision today.
Segment 1: Leon Fleisher was a child prodigy, a pianist lauded for his renditions of Beethoven, Mozart and Rachmaninoff. But in the midst of his success, he lost the use of his right hand. Instead of derailing his career, Fleisher began performing left-handed repertoire as well as conducting and teaching. On Wednesday, Fleisher joins…
More help is coming to Utah’s homeless. The Salt Lake City Main Library, a known hotspot for those with nowhere to go, has developed a plan to better direct those in need to basic services. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on the unique offerings coming to the library.
Salt Lake City Council Chair Soren Simonsen is setting his sights on higher office, filing to run as a Democrat against Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz in District 3. Simonsen says he’s been contemplating the bid for a couple of years, as the possibility of Utah gaining a fourth district became apparent. He says he’s most interested in giving local governments more representation on the national level.
A new report card ranks Utah 36th among states for integrity in government. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the Center for Public Integrity, Global Integrity and Public Radio International collaborated on the State Integrity Investigation, which shows Utah has room for improvement in political financing and legislative accountability, but does a good job of keeping state agencies in check.
Segment 1: Doctors used to think our brains were fully formed by age 3. But research over the past two decades has turned that assumption on its head, revealing that brains continue to change over a lifetime. Journalist Sharon Begley has been reporting on the evolving discoveries of the brain and on Tuesday, she explains…
Sex education, including discussion of contraception, will continue in Utah schools. Friday night, Governor Gary Herbert vetoed House Bill 363, which would have required schools teach abstinence-only or nothing at all. Senate President Michael Waddoups believes it was a good piece of legislation, and a special session to overturn the veto could be in the cards.
Salt Lake City residents got the chance to follow up on what has happened since the 2010 Chevron oil spill that sent more than 30,000 gallons of crude oil flowing into Salt Lake City waterways. On Friday, the city hosted a pipeline safety conference at The Leonardo, where representatives from local and federal government, the pipeline industry and regulators discussed operations, regulations, prevention, safety preparedness and initiatives.
Segment 1: As 7th president of Salt Lake Community College, Dr. Cynthia Bioteau has made accessibility to higher education for all community members a priority. But she’s been especially passionate about supporting women in the college picture. On Monday, Dr. Bioteau joins us to talk about why leadership, mentorship and opportunities for women matter. …
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