November 2012’s featured artist is The North Valley The North Valley is a young but ambitious quintet from Salt Lake City, UT. The group consists of Dane Sandberg, Spenny Relyea, Jon Butler, Kramer McCausland, & Spencer Sayer. The North Valley’s sound is equal parts Alt-Country, Rock n Roll and Americana. The band formed in late…
Segment 1: A team of University of Utah researchers is focusing on how technology can help kids with autism develop social skills. On Monday, we’ll learn more about the iSTAR project and how working with the spatial-visual strengths of children with autism can lead to more productive relationships. Guests: Dr. Cheryl Wright, iSTAR project, University…
When the state legislature reconvenes in January they’ll be given a report outlining the cost/benefit analysis of expanding Utah’s Medicaid program. Yesterday, the Utah Department of Heath held a public forum to gather comments on what should be considered as the study gets underway, but as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, the report could have little influence on some lawmakers.
Accidental exposures of children to a well-known drug to treat opioid addiction are on the rise in Utah. Marty Malheiro, Education Specialist for the Utah Poison Control Center says while Buprenorphine is effective in treating heroin and opioid addiction in adults it can cause serious injury to children and in some cases lead to death.…
For the seventh straight year, Utah is number one for volunteerism. Today Utah Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell announced the results from the Volunteering and Civic Life in America Report which shows 41% of the state’s adults give back in their communities compared to the national average of 27 percent.
Segment 1: It all started as an online advertising ploy for a St. George piano store. Now, 130 million YouTube views and 250,000 Facebook fans later, The Piano Guys are moving beyond social media, releasing a debut album, performing on national TV and hitting the road. On Thursday, we talk music, video and success…
You might be happily surprised next time you go to fill up your tank. According to a recent report by AAA, Utah’s average price for a gallon of gasoline is down nearly 31 cents across the state. AAA Spokesperson Rolayne Fairclough says this is a traditional time for low gas prices however she says a…
Utah Governor Gary Herbert rolled out his budget proposal for fiscal year 2014 yesterday. At the top of his list, education. Herbert’s plan calls for $298 million dollars in new funds be allocated to schools, but as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, the Governor’s plan could be short lived due to the looming fiscal cliff.
Two term Representative Christine Watkins walked out of the state’s last legislative session as a Democrat, but she hopes to return to Capitol Hill as a Republican. Watkins, who represents Emery, Carbon and Duchesne Counties narrowly lost re-election in November largely in part because of redistricting, and Duchesne’s large Republican base.
Utah Governor Gary Herbert wants President Barack Obama to approve Utah’s health exchange program before a federal deadline later this week. Robert Spendlove, the Governor’s Policy Director says Herbert sent a letter to the White House yesterday urging the President for flexibility as Utah looks to keep its current health exchange, known as Avenue H.
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