Local Stories Archive
Community Curiosity: Tracking the origins and evolution of COVID-19
Roger McDonough
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For this edition of Community Curiosity, we’re calling an audible, and answering a question of our own. With some viral (pun intended)
Front Lines of COVID-19: How little is known about this ‘diabolical’ new virus
Roger McDonough
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A medical crisis response team from Utah’s Intermountain Healthcare is in New York City helping in hospitals stretched to their limits because
KCPW Presents: The Front Lines of COVID-19
Tim Pierce
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This week on KCPW Presents, our reporting staff collected stories from a few people on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Caring for your mental health during a public health crisis
KCPW
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In the midst of a global pandemic we feature three conversations with local experts about the impact this surreal moment in history
Concurrent Resolution opposing the introduction of wolves clears legislative committee
Roger McDonough
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(KCPW News) A state legislative committee has advanced a resolution opposing the introduction of wolves in Utah. On Monday, Morgan Republican Rep. Logan
Tier 3 fuels and air quality along the Wasatch Front
Tim Pierce
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Three of Utah’s five refineries are now producing Tier 3 gasoline – gasoline that has a lower sulphur content than other fuels.
Bill would let Utahns in crisis temporarily restrict their own gun purchases
Roger McDonough
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(KCPW News) A proposal that would allow a person to temporarily restrict their own ability to buy a gun has advanced at
The latest battle brewing over the future of Utah’s coal industry
Roger McDonough
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Last month, Richmond California passed an ordinance to ban the storage and handling of coal within their city limits. Officials there say
Utah lawmaker asks legislature for $500,000 to fight Richmond coal ban
Roger McDonough
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(KCPW News) A Utah lawmaker is asking the state legislature to allocate $500,000 to mount a legal challenge against Richmond, California’s ban on
Bill to prohibit disparaging license plate messages advances
Roger McDonough
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(KCPW News) Utah lawmakers have advanced a bill that would make it more difficult for residents to get a license plate with disparaging