Behind the Headlines

LDS church leader says gender is defined at birth, ATVs in Utah’s national parks, and a lewdness charge.

A leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints defines gender as ‘biological sex at birth.’ The National Parks Service opens Utah’s ‘Mighty 5’ to ATVs. And a West Valley City woman fights a lewdness charge after going topless in her own home. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune managing editor David…

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In the Hive

Best of In the Hive – 2019

Producers Roger McDonough and Tim Pierce share clips from their favorite episodes of “In the Hive” over the past year. Join them as they look back into a year of engaging, thoughtful stories that tie Utah together. This episode of “In the Hive” was created as a part of KCPW’s Fall Pledge Drive. Please consider keeping…

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Reactions to impeachment inquiry, State alters Lake Powell Pipeline plan, and a coal mine resumes production.

Utah’s members of Congress react to the launch of an official impeachment inquiry. State officials significantly alter their plans for the Lake Powell Pipeline. And a Utah coal mine is expected to resume production — with an eye to overseas markets. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune Washington bureau chief Thomas Burr, reporter…

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In the Hive

Unquenchable 3: The Fate of the Colorado River

A historic drought has been ravaging the American Southwest for the past 19 years. For the first time ever, states intwined in the Colorado River system need to cut back their use of the river’s water. Finding a solution to water management has never been more dire. Will state and federal plans be enough to…

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Unquenchable 2: Quagga Mussels’ Threat to Utah Water

Correction: We refer to Glen Canyon National Recreational Area as Glen Canyon National Park. Recreational areas specifically surround reservoirs and are generally designated for water-based recreation areas. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is still managed by the National Park Service. Quagga mussels, the aquatic invasive species that have made their home in Lake Powell, first…

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Clashing perspectives on the Utah Inland Port

Today on the program, two vastly different perspectives on the planned Utah Inland Port. The project is the subject of litigation, with Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski challenging the legislation that launched the port and shifted land use and taxing authority from the city to the state. This past week that lawsuit was amended…

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