Jessica Gail

SL County Mayoral Hopefuls Differ on Education Plans

October 3, 2012 Jessica Gail

Utah’s education system is run by the legislature, the state school board, the state superintendent as well as elected representatives in each district. But Wednesday Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor candidate Ben McAdams pointed out there are a lot more decision makers that are involved in the process, including county government. And as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, he says it’s time the county got more involved.

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Local News

U of U Teams Up with Questar on Pipeline Protection

October 3, 2012 Jessica Gail

More work is being done underneath Utah’s surface to protect the state in case of an earthquake. Questar has teamed up with engineers from the University of Utah to use “geofoam,” a plastic foam material to protect natural gas pipelines from rupturing in the event of an earthquake. Steven Bartlett, Associate Professor of Engineering at the U, says geofoam has been around for years, but it’s never been used in this fashion.

Local News

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Says More Needs to be Done to Save Hill Air Force Base

October 2, 2012 Jessica Gail

As the November election inches closer, one Utah candidate wants voters to think about the state’s long-term economic future when they go to the polls. Tuesday, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Peter Cooke held another press conference to tell reporters more needs to be done to save Hill Air Force Base, one of the state’s largest employers. But as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, the candidate struggled to offer any suggestions of his own.

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Environment

SLC Hosts Country’s Largest Gathering of Land Conservation Leaders

October 1, 2012 Jessica Gail

With the world’s population now exceeding seven billion people, undeveloped land is quickly diminishing. Today, hundreds of people from across the country are in Salt Lake City hoping to reverse that trend by taking part in the Land Trust Alliance Rally at the Salt Palace. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what they hope to accomplish.

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City Beat

Ballot Could be Used to Decide on Historic Districts

October 1, 2012 Jessica Gail

Salt Lake City homeowners could soon have a more direct role in making decisions about preservation. The city council is expected to vote tomorrow on a proposal that would allow residents to vote on whether specific neighborhoods in the city should be designated as local historic districts. Councilwoman Jill Remington Love says every neighborhood in the city would be subject to the same process.

Local News

Changes Coming to Parking in Downtown Salt Lake City

September 28, 2012 Jessica Gail

While Utahns traveling to downtown Salt Lake City now have to pay for street parking until 8 p.m., making that payment just got a bit easier. City officials have spent months perfecting a system that allows drivers to pay for parking with their cell phones, and now it’s ready to go. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on how it works.

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City Beat

UTA Announces Bus Free Fare Zone Will Continue

September 26, 2012 Jessica Gail

Public transit riders in downtown Salt Lake City received some good news Wednesday. After a year of discussions, the Utah Transit Authority put the brakes on a plan to eliminate the Free Fare Zone, saying buses and TRAX will continue to operate for free in several blocks of downtown. But as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, the agency says keeping the zone will require some operational changes to be made in the coming months.

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City Beat

Salt Lake City’s New Bar Ordinance Explained

September 23, 2012 Jessica Gail

After four years of discussions, Salt Lake City is now welcoming alcohol establishments to open up in many more neighborhoods. Last week, the city council voted to adopt a measure that will allow pubs, dining clubs and social clubs in several commercial districts next to residential neighborhoods. But as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, the new ordinance doesn’t mean more bars will actually be springing up soon in Salt Lake City.

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City Beat

Salt Lake City Public Library in Final Stages of Executive Director Search

September 11, 2012 Jessica Gail

A new leader of the Salt Lake Public Library System could be announced within days. Spokeswoman Julianne Hancock says the Library’s Board of Directors has narrowed down its search for a new Executive Director to two candidates, both of whom have been visiting with staff and board members since Sunday.

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