Community Affairs

Hear stories and interviews about the people and issues that shape Utah. 


Just One Question: Will it be more good money after bad as the state pursues control of public lands in Utah?

The state of Utah is 0-2 in its recent legal challenges, including marriage equality and the ongoing effort to defund Planned Parenthood—two fights that, in the end, will cost Utah taxpayers millions. KRCL Community Journalist Bill Fisher has just one question: Will it be more good money after bad as the state pursues control of public lands in Utah? For some perspective, Fisher spoke with Pat Shea, a Salt Lake attorney who served as director of the Bureau of Land Management and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management under President Clinton:

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The ROI: Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here

The R.O.I. brings you stories of people, non-profits and businesses who create a positive return on investment in the community. If that sounds like someone you know, please let us know. Send an email with details and contact information to TheROI@krcl.org. 

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Just One Question: What Kind of Winter is Headed to Utah?

Utah is on its fourth year of below average runoff, October was a record breaker with unseasonably warm temperatures, and all forecasts point to an El Niño winter along the Wasatch Front. But forecasts change as often as the wind. So KRCL's Lara Jones has just one question: What kind of winter is on the way? To find out, she spoke with Brian McInerney, hydrologist for the National Weather Service’s Salt Lake City office:

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RadioActive: Energy, Health, Power

RadioActive for Sunday, November 1, 2015Host: Nick BurnsProducer: Lara Jones 

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