July 2012 - Page 8 of 9

Politics Up Close: Merrill Nelson runs for Utah House, County Council Candidate Sam Granato

July 6, 2012 Jeff Robinson

Constitutional lawyer Merrill Nelson is looking to make a comeback to the Utah Legislature. After serving in the early 1990s, he’s running again to represent Tooele County and other rural areas. We also spoke with Democratic Salt Lake County Council Candidate Sam Granato.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (17.3MB)

Subscribe: RSS

City Views

CityViews 7/9/12: Fire-Climate Change Connection?/ “Q Salt Lake” Fundraising

July 6, 2012 JCE

Segment 1 Hot, windy weather and parched grasslands and forests have provided prime conditions for the wildfires raging across the West. In Utah, over 400 blazes have scorched over 300,000 acres this year so far, forcing evacuations, endangering homes and firefighters, and blanketing the state with smoke. Does a warming climate have anything to do…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (46.4MB)

Subscribe: RSS

Environment

Division of Air Quality Holds Meetings on Draft Pollution Rules

July 5, 2012 Jessica Gail

The Utah Division of Air Quality is looking for businesses and the public to weigh in on how to develop new rules to help Utah come into compliance with federal standards for particulate pollution, or PM 2.5, which is prevalent in the winter. Director Bryce Bird says several sectors, ranging from bakeries to auto body shops, must reduce their emissions.

Environment

Storm Helping Subdue Alpine Wildfire

July 5, 2012 Eric Ray

Crews fighting the Quail Fire near Alpine received some assistance from Mother Nature today in the form of some much needed rain. Loyal Clark, a spokesperson for the US Forest Service, says while the rain hasn’t extinguished the fire, it has been helpful.

Environment

Wildfire Could Help or Hinder State’s Wildlife

July 5, 2012 Eric Ray

Count the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources among the government agencies keeping a close eye on wildfires burning across the state.

Local News

Wildfires Get Political

July 5, 2012 Jeff Robinson

While the more than half a dozen wildfires burning across Utah certainly have an immediate impact on the nearest residents and the environmental landscape, they also could have a political impact this election year. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (4.9MB)

Subscribe: RSS

Local News

Police Educate Public on New Regulations on 4th of July

July 5, 2012 Jessica Gail

With wildfires sparking up all across the state, firework restrictions are tighter than they’ve been in years. Law enforcement officers spent much of the nation’s birthday educating the public on the new guidelines and as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, there was some confusion.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (1.5MB)

Subscribe: RSS

Local News

Quail Fire Burns 2,000 Acres

July 4, 2012 Jeff Robinson

The Quail Fire burning in Alpine has scorched just under 2,000 acres as of Wednesday evening and is 5 percent contained, according to the Bureau of Land Management’s Cami Lee. She says it’s not yet clear when the fire will be fully under control.

City Beat

Becker Not Disappointed USOC Won’t Bid for 2022 Winter OIympic Games

July 4, 2012 Jeff Robinson

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker says he’s not disappointed the U.S. Olympic Committee won’t submit a bid for the 2022 Winter Games, even though Utah was considering one. He says it gives the state’s exploratory committee time to get its work done well for a potential 2026 bid, adding it’s a good thing the U.S.O.C. announced its decision now.

Top Local Headlines

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Are you sure?