Segment 1: In the wake of the Newtown massacre, National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre said, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” Calls for armed guards in schools followed and teachers from Ohio to Texas to Utah have been flocking to free gun…
The Salt Lake County Jail is changing the way they handle mug shots, saying they want to stop outside groups from exploiting the photos for monetary gain.
EnergySolutions is in the middle of a 1.1 billion dollar deal to be purchased by a private equity firm. If the deal goes through Energy Capital Partners would bring the company back into private ownership and out of debt. But as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, some worry the deal could bring other concerns for the state.
Segment 1: From FrontRunner to the Sugar House Streetcar to a new TRAX line to the Salt Lake International Airport, we’re seeing major developments in regional mass transit. On Wednesday, we learn about the changes and what the future of transportation looks like in the Salt Lake Valley. Guests: Gerry Carpenter, Utah Transit Authority…
Segment 1: A local medical team from the Moran Eye Center is changing the lives of hundreds of patients in South Sudan, restoring sight to the blind as well as building bridges in the war-torn nation. On Tuesday, we learn about a recent health care mission to South Sudan and how the humanitarian service…
Utah Governor Gary Herbert took the oath on office on Monday; saying the state’s best days lie ahead. KCPW’s Jessica Gail was at the state capitol for the inauguration ceremony and has this report.
Republican South Jordan Senator Aaron Osmond is hoping to bring more transparency to the state Legislature this year by running a bill that would prohibit boxcar legislation. Boxcar bills have limited language in the title and are often used by legislators to run bills in the last few days of the session.
Thursday, the 113th Congress was sworn into session. Among the freshman members is Republican Chris Stewart who represents Utah’s second Congressional District. So how was his swearing in? KCPW’s Jessica Gail asked that question to Thomas Burr, Washington correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily online round-up of Utah politics.
Segment 1: Salt Lake City wants to relive its 2002 Olympic dream and will go for the gold to host another Winter Games in 2026. On Monday, we’ll explore why city and state leaders want to welcome the world for the ultimate sporting event and just what it will take to win another bid. Guests:…
The closing of Hostess Brands continues to affect thousands of Utah residents everyday. Since the company closed its doors, two of the breads approved by the Utah WIC Program, a food assistance program, have been discontinued, leaving some who rely on the program without any options for bread. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what is being done about the issue.
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