(KCPW–August 19, 2013) Craft brewing brings in tens of millions of dollars in revenue to the state every year. As a celebration on sorts of this growing industry, around 5,000 patrons visited downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday to taste over 125 different brews on tap at the fourth annual Utah Brew Fest. KCPW reporter…
(KCPW–August 15, 2013) The Utah Legislature and Governor Herbert want to take over public lands in the state, but nobody really knows how much income it will generate or how much it will cost. For that reason, during the last legislative session a bill was passed to do an economic study on the costs and…
(KCPW News) Federal and local officials met in Draper on Friday to celebrate the completion of a new light rail line there. The new TRAX line will connect Draper to Salt Lake City and other areas in the region. The project was the final step in a broader effort by UTA to improve public transportation…
(KCPW–August 14, 2013) Utahns use a lot of water. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates domestic water consumption is 186 gallons per person each day—about three bathtubs worth. That’s about 40% higher than neighboring states such as Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. With a population that is expected to increase dramatically over the next few decades,…
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science–August 13, 2013) A new study from the University of Utah finds mice that consume ‘safe’ levels of sugar are more likely to die and have fewer offspring. Kim Schuske has the story.
(KCPW News) The Tooele City Council decided to table an ordinance regulating the use of e-cigarettes on Wednesday. The ordinance sought to “mirror” the State of Utah’s definitions of “smoking” and “tobacco products” to include e-cigarettes. In Utah, it is illegal to smoke – or “vape” – e-cigarettes in most public places. E-cigarettes are a…
(KCPW–August 7, 2013) Currently the state tax credit for buying a car that runs on natural gas is 4X greater than for purchasing an electric vehicle. Green energy advocates testified before the Utah Public Service Commission Wednesday, asking them to recommend to the legislature that the two tax credits are made equal. KCPW Reporter Kim…
(KCPW–August 6, 2013) A new report from the non-partisan Utah Foundation looks at the American dream and how well Utahns are achieving this dream over the last 20 years. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.
(KCPW–August 5, 2013) Utah is one of only 5 states that have yet to decide whether to expand Medicaid coverage to low-income residents. Subgroups have been working over the summer to develop plans that will provide health coverage for the 123,000 Utahns and that will be politically viable options for Governor Herbert and other Utah…
(KCPW–August 1, 2013) The University of Utah is starting a new masters program in petroleum engineering to help fill high paying jobs that are available in the industry. But some say this is short sighted and fossil fuels are on the way out. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.
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