Best Wasatch Podcasts (2024)

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Faith Promoting Humor: Non-Members at General Conference 31:41

29d ago31:41

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It's our last chat before the summer break and we hit the hard stuff like racist sandwiches, editing our journals, and what would make us camp out on a college campus. Also, two amazing stories about non-members experiencing general conference for the first time. Music by audionautix.com #lds #ldschurch #mormon #latterdaysaints #general conference …

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Local News Hour | June 20, 2024 50:03

14h ago50:03

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Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Crandall Capital CEO Gary Crandall has an update on the new Studio Crossing affordable housing development at Quinn’s Junction, Park City School District Business Administrator Randy Upton and Park City Board of Education President Andrew Caplan discuss next year’s school budget which calls for another…

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Your Guide to Salt Lake Farmers Markets 16:10

4h ago16:10

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What’s missing from Salt Lake’s seven-day-a-week network of farmers markets? Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg tells host Ali Vallarta why we’re short on farmers to meet the demand. Plus, she lays down the best markets in the valley, an etiquette guide, and some cool affordability programs. This episode originally aired on Jun…

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Local News Hour | June 19, 2024 50:51

20h ago50:51

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MIDA grants developer building height exceptions for Deer Valley East Village condos, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers gives a monthly update, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, Recycle Utah Executive Director Carolyn Wawra and Board President Jim Bedell have an update on upcoming…

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11. MISSING: Darrel Nichols (Park City, Utah) 22:56

1d ago22:56

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Darrel Nichols was just 19 years old when he went missing from Park City, Utah. It is believed that Darrel went into the hills near Park City with friends. A redditor claiming to be Darrel's cousin states it was "family involved" and "cops had what they believed happened, but everyone one has died and gone," but this is not verified. Did Darrel's f…

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Local News Hour | June 18, 2024 47:28

2d ago47:28

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MIDA predicts ‘exponential’ growth in revenue as Wasatch County projects grow, Park City School District considers $191M budget, new cell phone policy, South Summit School District approves 4% pay raises for educators, staff, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau with a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City Board of Realtors CEO J…

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Inflammatory Migrant Headlines, Swap Meet Shows Up, and Affordable Vinyl 28:24

2d ago28:24

28:24

Denver is sending migrants to Salt Lake City, but there’s more to the story than the inflammatory headline. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means untangle state and local leaders’ response. Plus, the Redwood Drive-in & Swap Meet debate continues, a new icon in wildlife reporting, and an exciting third space. Resources and references:…

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Local News Hour | June 17, 2024 50:39

3d ago50:39

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Park City’s Latino Arts Festival celebrates Latin American cultures, Peter Tomai, a consultant with Specific Performance, Inc., discusses plans for the redevelopment of the Yarrow Hotel and open house, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher shares an update, Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones introduces new executive di…

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How We Get Japantown Back 26:25

3d ago26:25

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There’s a lot in the crosshairs of Smith Entertainment Group’s proposal for a new sports and entertainment district downtown, but Japantown might be getting the least attention. Salt Lake City Council member Darin Mano tells host Ali Vallarta how SLC and SEG’s visions for the historic downtown community align — and where they diverge. Plus, how lon…

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Local News Hour | June 14, 2024 50:40

6d ago50:40

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Winter Sports School head receives Administrator of the Year Award, New lifts, private terrain coming to Powder Mountain, South Summit School District Superintendent Greg Maughan has an update from this month's board meeting, Wasatch County School District raises teacher salaries, Scott van Hartesvelt, Myles Rademan, Matt Dias talk Leadership, Exal…

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Sears Hospital Plans, SLC Budget Finale, and Your Neighborhood’s Air Quality 29:11

6d ago29:11

29:11

Intermountain Health wants to replace the Sears Lake on State Street with an urban hospital, and we finally have renderings. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to see if the vision fits what the community wants. Plus, the SLC Council approved the new budget, Heber City’s nightlife is popping off, and a cool tool to check your ne…

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Local News Hour | June 13, 2024 50:26

7d ago50:26

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Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Chair Malena Stevens recaps Wednesday's meeting, Powder Mountain's new Chief Development and Construction Officer Brooke Hontz who recently left Extell Corp, Executive Director of Park City Sailing Scott VerMerris has details on this year’s sailing season and upcoming "Sailstice" …

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Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. 25:42

7d ago25:42

25:42

In response to local complaints, law enforcement are targeting drug operations on the Jordan River Trail. But, in an area where many unsheltered people live, crime and homelessness are often conflated. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to draw comparisons between the Jordan River situation and 2017’s Operation Rio Grande — and …

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Local News Hour | June 12, 2024 51:22

8d ago51:22

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Hive Family Collection founder Sara Hutchinson and program director Kayla Kantor have details on the organization's first Family FUNdraiser June 15 at City Park, Summit County PIO Derek Siddoway discusses emergency communications and notification systems ahead of fire season, Will Mountain Regional Water expand to eastern Summit County, Latino Arts…

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Utah’s Brand New, Statewide Trail Network 21:24

8d ago21:24

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The Utah Department of Transportation will connect our entire state with a network of paved trails, and the first 19 projects have already been funded to the tune of $95 million. Host Ali Vallarta asks UDOT Trails Division director Stephanie Tomlin if this signals a statewide shift away from car-centric commuting — and when can we ride our bikes fr…

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10. A Ted Bundy Summer (Utah, USA) 50:06

9d ago50:06

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Most Utahns are enjoying summer by enjoying sun on the beaches of Bear Lake, hiking in the Wasatch mountains, or flying somewhere exotic for family vacation. Private investigator Jason Jensen tackles something else for his summer: searching for Ted Bundy’s missing Utah victims. Jensen is a Utah-based private investigator who helped found the Cold C…

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Local News Hour | June 11, 2024 49:22

9d ago49:22

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Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Park City rangers helped couples who planned to wed at the ‘Church of Dirt’ find new venues, 2034 Winter Olympics in Utah estimated to cost nearly $3 billion, Local Historian Sandra Morrison talks about National Register of Historic Places, The Echo Chur…

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A Homelessness Scolding, $500K for Public Bathrooms, and Picasso Melons 32:28

9d ago32:28

32:28

Gov. Spencer Cox has a pointed message for homeless service providers: Show results or lose funding. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the ironies in his speech and in the room. Plus, preview some Salt Lake City Council decisions, meet the county’s new public health boss, and find yellow watermelons. Resources and refe…

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Local News Hour | June 10, 2024 50:04

10d ago50:04

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Park City to further evaluate paid parking at Bonanza Flat trailheads, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant has a monthly update, Moe Hickey CEO Voices for Utah Children and Martin Munoz Kids Count Director discuss the results of this year's "KIDS COUNT Data Book" overview and Park City Education Foundation CEO Ingrid Whitley and…

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Tan France on the Best and Worst of SLC 27:13

10d ago27:13

27:13

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. You know you’re a Salt Laker once you’ve had a Tan France sighting. The Queer Eye star has called Utah home for almost two decades — so let’s test him on his local credentials. Tan joins host Ali Va…

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Local News Hour | June 7, 2024 51:05

13d ago51:05

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Park City School District and parents discuss how cellphones and social media can negatively impact kids, PWHL Minnesota player and Park City resident Mellissa Channell talks about the team's recent victory, Repairs on horizon for flood-damaged Wasatch County roads, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly has a recap of last night's meeting, Summit Count…

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Save Redwood Drive-In? Old Cop Shop Makeover, and Weekend Wrestling 33:29

13d ago33:29

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Developers want to turn West Valley’s Redwood Drive-In and Swap Meet into housing — for the second time. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to calculate its odds of survival. Plus, a vacant SLC building gets a sexy makeover, primary ballots hit mailboxes, and a weekend wrestle-off. If the sponsored interview with the Governor’s …

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Local News Hour | June 6, 2024 49:41

14d ago49:41

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Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City Ski & Snowboard program directors Adam Loomis and Emma Garrard have details on the Moose on the Loose kids trail series that starts June 8, Nearby landowner appeals approval of new Deer Valley lift and Habitat for Humani…

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Why No Michelin Stars in Utah? 19:51

14d ago19:51

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Two Salt Lake chefs are finalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards, and winners will be announced on June 10. But when it comes to the prestigious Michelin star, the travel award often associated with culinary excellence, Utah restaurants haven’t made the cut. Host Ali Vallarta asks food writer and Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling why we haven…

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Local News Hour | June 5, 2024 50:29

15d ago50:29

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Summit County Council to vote on bonds to purchase Skullcandy headquarters, Summit County Community Development Director Pat Putt has an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens/EATS Helen Nadel discusses summer prog…

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McMansions in Yalecrest? Swanky Liquor Store, and Kids Play Free 37:29

15d ago37:29

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The Salt Lake City Council just approved two new historic districts on the east bench. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means pick apart the curious case for historic protections in the Yalecrest neighborhood. Plus, downtown SLC gets a swanky new liquor store, Salt Lake County kids get free access to rec centers, and develop your disp…

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9. MISSING & MURDERED: Kiplyn Davis (Spanish Fork, Utah) 40:56

16d ago40:56

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Kiplyn was a bright 15 year old student at Spanish Fork Highschool in 1995. She was last seen at school but never returned home. Kiplyn was reported missing that day. After months passed without her return or any clues as to her whereabouts, police began to suspect foul play in her disappearance. After her disappearance there were various rumors th…

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Local News Hour | June 4, 2024 50:17

16d ago50:17

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New court documents detail more about group behind Browns Canyon party after shooting, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Leadership Class 30 participants Gretchen Milliken and Chantal Guadarrama are joined by retiring Leadership founder Myles Rademan to discuss this year's city tour and class …

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Visiting All 511 Parks in Salt Lake 27:42

16d ago27:42

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There are more than 500 parks across Salt Lake County, and host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all of them. After drinking at every bar in Salt Lake last year, Ali joins producer Ivana Martinez to explain her newest project, why parks are worthy investments, and how she plans to beat the odds. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast S…

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Local News Hour | June 3, 2024 50:32

17d ago50:32

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New director named for Leadership Park City, KPCW Community Engagement Manager Amber Johnson has details on the launch of KPCW.org En Español, Summit County Sheriff Frank Smith and Chief Deputy Kacey Bates have an update on our law enforcement issues, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and Wasatch Trails Foundati…

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Why Is SLC’s Police Budget So Big? 22:53

17d ago22:53

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The Salt Lake City Council is deep in budget season, and every year we wonder: Why is the police department’s piece of the pie so big? Former SLC police chief and Center for Policing Equity consultant Chris Burbank joins host Ali Vallarta to pull back the curtain on the police budget and suggest where we should prioritize its resources. Resources a…

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Local News Hour | May 31, 2024 51:31

20d ago51:31

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Water and sewer replacement work to resume in downtown Heber; start date pending, New Salt Lake Bees stadium in Daybreak has new renderings, and a new name, Lisa Verzella Observations Program Leader at SLC National Weather Service branch is looking for new team members in PC, Park City School District receives $400,000 in federal funds for electric…

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‘Distasteful’ Public Funding, SLC’s Armpit, and Pride Celebrations 38:59

20d ago38:59

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How is SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thinking about the Smith Entertainment Group’s new downtown district around the Delta Center? Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen got the mayor on the record and joins host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means to break down what she had to say as well as what’s to like and dislike about the project so …

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Local News Hour | May 30, 2024 49:56

21d ago49:56

49:56

Trails report with Mountain Trials Foundation, Park Silly Sunday Market Executive Director Kate McChesney discusses the opening of Silly Market, Midway’s Lundin family farm moves closer to conservation easement, Renee Mox Hall with Park City Treble Makers details some of their upcoming concerts, Residents invited to help update eastern Summit Count…

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Your Guide to June in Salt Lake 26:20

21d ago26:20

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If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community. Grab your produce tote and slap on the sunscreen because June marks the official start of summer in Salt Lake. Host Ali Vallarta and Kendall Rodriguez, TikTok’s Queen of SLC, bring you a guide to wh…

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Local News Hour | May 29, 2024 49:25

22d ago49:25

49:25

Park City School District meets with parents concerned about cellphone use in schools, Molly Kawahata an award-winning speaker, strategist, advocate, and former Climate Advisor at the Obama White House and Eeye Hsu with Park City Community Foundation discuss the "A Hopeful Horizon for the Climate" discussion next week, Park City's LGBTQ+ Task Force…

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Abravanel Hell, Another Mysterious Fire, and Midtowners Unite 30:13

22d ago30:13

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A Salt Lake City building burned down this weekend, right before it was scheduled for demolition — and it’s not even the first time that’s happened. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means put on their tinfoil hats and muse on the importance of fire preparedness. Plus, setting the record straight on Abravanel Hall, the Midtown Business…

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7. MISSING: Kandis Harris (Tooele, Utah) 36:20

23d ago36:20

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On July 14, 2021 16 year old Kandis Harris went missing after leaving a treatment facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Days after her disappearance, there were a few sightings and activity on her social media but then everything went silent and she hasn’t been seen since. She was last known to be in the Tooele, Utah area. I had the pleasure of intervi…

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8. MISSING: Anne Elliott (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1:01:46

23d ago1:01:46

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Anne Elliott was a 31 year old mom with so much love for her family and her kids, but she disappeared on the streets of Salt Lake City, Utah. She last had contact with her family in January 2020, and was last seen in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Metro Jail. She has never been seen or heard from again. She has been homeless and moved around a lot but…

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Local News Hour | May 28, 2024 47:37

23d ago47:37

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Developers talk plans for new homes, leisure amenities east of Deer Valley expansion, City Park courts to adopt even/odd approach for morning racket sports, Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History to host fundraiser next week, Veterans, friends, family observe Memorial Day at Park City Cemetery, War veteran reflects upon the journey to make Memorial…

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Is Your Legislator Also Your Landlord? 17:07

23d ago17:07

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Throw a stone on Capitol Hill, and you’ll probably hit a Utah lawmaker with ties to real estate development. But a new analysis by the Salt Lake Tribune breaks down just how many of our state’s most influential decision makers have their hands in both honeypots. Reporter Emily Anderson Stern tells host Ali Vallarta how it impacts our affordable hou…

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Local News Hour | May 24, 2024 50:10

27d ago50:10

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Soldier Hollow Sheepdog Championship: Who will be top dog, Tooele solar facility providing clean power to Park City, Salt Lake City, PCSD graduate and composer Quinn Dymalski on PCHS Wind Ensemble concert, Park City High School Latinos in Action student awarded scholarship for ‘stronger together’ essay, Park City Mayor Nann Worel has a recap of las…

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The Mayor’s Big Raise, SLC Heli-Uber, and Pool Open Dates! 25:58

27d ago25:58

25:58

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking for a $44,000 raise. Has she earned it? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to discuss how this pay bump measures up to other mayors and how residents can weigh in. Plus, the hottest new mode of transportation, Memorial Day pool openings, and a (probably) last-ever sidewalk sale. Res…

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Local News Hour | May 23, 2024 50:56

28d ago50:56

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Trails report from Mountain Trails Foundation, Deer Valley gets approval for new six-pack bubble lift off Ontario, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, PC Environmental Sustainability Manger Luke Cartin on commercialization of solar in the area, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming sc…

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SLC’s VA Health System Isn’t Working for Local Veterans 19:36

28d ago19:36

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A local family is in a heated campaign with Veterans Affairs to keep their mom 40 miles closer to Salt Lake. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Sofia Jeremias joins host Ali Vallarta to share the story of Patricia “Pat” Gallegos Delgado and brainstorm what policies could do more for our city’s veterans than a Memorial Day tweet. We’re doing our annual surv…

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Are We Camping Southern Utah to Death? 20:06

29d ago20:06

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You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the risk of drawing too much traffic to paradise? And if you don’t share those spaces, what kind of legacy are you enabling? Western Desk founder Madeline McGill joins host Ali Vallarta to examine gatekeeping of our natural lands and who writes the rules …

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6. MISSING: Douglas Plummer (Salt Lake City, Utah) 27:25

30d ago27:25

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On January 17, 2001, 20 year old Douglas Plummer left his place of work in Salt Lake City, Utah and vanished. At the time of his disappearance, he was living in Taylorsville, Utah. Douglas did not drive due to being blind in his left eye, so there’s no possibility of him driving himself anywhere. It is reported that he may have gone to the Ephraim …

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Full-ish Reservoirs, 3 SLC Tax Increases, and a Brighton Hero 32:31

1M ago32:31

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Utah’s water forecast is looking pretty damn good as we head into summer. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means take a look at the Great Salt Lake, our reservoirs, and when you should really be watering your lawn. Plus, the Salt Lake City Council considers a handful of tax increases, and Ali and Emily share local shoutouts. Resources…

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Is the Honeybee a Utah Villain? 18:47

1M ago18:47

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National headlines proclaim we saved the bees. That’s great news for us in the Beehive State, but we might have saved the wrong one. Bee researcher Jesse Margolies joins host Ali Vallarta to mythbust which bees need saving and share ways Salt Lakers can support local pollinators. Resources and references: Wait, does America suddenly have a record n…

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GOP Bathroom Wars, Rating SLC's Quality of Life, and Drive-in Movies 33:54

1M ago33:54

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Utah Auditor John Dougall is picking a fight with the legislature after they made him the state’s new bathroom monitor. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the political implications and bathroom design ideas stemming from this ongoing showdown. Plus, Salt Lakers give their quality of life a C-minus, free bike workshops,…

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