The sego lily, Utah’s state flower, has a long history of political symbolism Today, the sego lily is prominent in Salt Lake City’s efforts towards a sense of belonging and acceptance for its diverse residents. But 150 years ago, it was Latter-day Saints fighting for acceptance...

The sego lily was #utpol before hashtags were a thing. #Utah #suffragettes used it to build bridges when the women's purity movement had polygamy in their sights. 130 years later #saltlakecity says it can be a symbol to build new bridges. #womenshistory #lgbtq+ www.kuer.org/politics-gov...

Here's one way to visualize what it means to be in the top 3% nationally for wildfire risk.

Each dot represents a U.S. county. Washington County, home to St. George, is one of the red dots in the top right corner.

Read my full story for @kuer.org on Utah's fire risk ⤵️
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The California wildfires are a glimpse of the urban risks Utah is growing into Utah communities from Washington County to the Wasatch Front face some of the nation’s highest risk for wildfires. As the Los Angeles fires show, the off-season for wildfires is disappearing, but ther...

"The future is already here, it's just not spread evenly." www.kuer.org/science-envi...

For 150 years, site markers didn’t name who committed Utah’s Mountain Meadows Massacre In 1857, more than 100 Arkansas emigrants were killed in present-day southern Utah. The evolution of the site’s historical markers reflects The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ eventual re...

New Netflix show #AmericanPrimeval is set in 1857 Utah and opens with a brutal mass killing carried out by Mormon militiamen.

It’s based on a real event: the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

Read + hear my @kuer.org story about the massacre and its legacy to learn more ⤵️

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How newsroom leaders can motivate their teams in a hostile environment for the press - Journalism Institute The Institute reached out to Elaine Clark, news director for KUER, Utah’s largest NPR affiliate, for tips on facing the challenges ahead.

In which I share some thoughts via @npcinstitute.bsky.social www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/01/07/n...

The dog food stench in Ogden? That’s the smell of 200+ local jobs While residents have complained about the smell from Ogden’s pet food factory over the years, the city tries to strike a balance between supporting a local business and maintaining residents’ quality ...

It might stink, but ... www.kuer.org/business-eco...

Utah’s Hill Air Force Base confirms drone sightings An uptick in drone sightings could signal a more crowded aviation ecosystem. The military, photographers, hobbyists, law enforcement, and even search and rescue operations all use unmanned aerial vehi...

Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon? www.kuer.org/politics-gov...

Northbound on Frontrunner to Ogden in the morning light. This is one of my favorite things. #uta #transitadventures

My husband announced today that he has enough clothes to the last the rest of his life. Sometimes you see elderly people in a dated wardrobe, but did you imagine there was an exact moment when they committed to the path?

It's really remarkable how much money can be spent online for gifts in just a few minutes ... Fa la la la la.

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Light the World | Home Be someone’s angel this Christmas season as you love the people around you, share joy, and follow the example of Jesus Christ. Get service ideas to share your light, find a Giving Machine near you, or...

I mean, you know you *want* to do something nice. But what? For whom? When will you find time? I kinda love this Kindness Randomizer from lighttheworld.org

Well hey, it's our first @kuer.org fund drive on bsky! Can you help keep the newsroom thriving in 2025 with a year-end donation? #publicradio www.kuer.org

I feel seen. ;)

So how's @kuer.org doing with this experiment?

Through Dec. 9, the bird place and BSKY are neck in neck driving sessions + users. However, our posts on BSKY are half the volume w/ a fraction of users. On-platform engagement here is leaps and bounds better too.

Threads is about 1/4 of the impact.

In a divisive year, Salt Lake City’s Nativity in the Glen can still bring us together After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it was tranquil the Tuesday after at the Nativity in the Glen — even though people still had to beat the crowds.

'Cause we can all do with a little "Peace on Earth."

The New York Times digital team strike ended more than 3 weeks ago, but my games habit hasn't returned. 🤷‍♂️

What to know as the Supreme Court hears arguments over the Uinta Basin Railway The case is about more than Utah’s long-fought oil train project. It’s become a test case, with many interested parties, over the future of environmental review.

The right-leaning Supreme Court puts the odds in the railway project’s favor. But an even bigger question is how this case could impact the environmental review process going forward.

The light drifts from above and dances along the walls. Lower Antelope Canyon.

With Utah’s statewide book bans, 2 school districts have steered the conversation According to a KUER analysis of public records, 25 books are teetering on the edge of being banned statewide.

14 books have already been pulled from all of Utah's K-12 public schools under a new law. But those aren't the only titles that were reported to the State Board of Education.

I requested the full list of reported books and here's what I found.

www.kuer.org/education/20...

Thank you!

Those who know ... know.

Ah yes. I vaguely recall this beauty!

In my estimation, this is the most peaceful place in Salt Lake City. I'd tell you where it is, but then I might not have it to myself.

Send sunset pics to remind the rest of us it exists!

An interesting question - what impact does the soup have outside of the valley? Sorry for the sneezes. :(

We have a pretty nifty daily newsletter with news in it. Won't you subscribe to @kuer.org's Morning Brief? Thanks! www.kuer.org/newsletters

In case you hadn't figured out why your eyes are burning, your throat is scratchy and your head is throbbing ... here's what I'm seeing when I look up from the computer.

Colorado River states hold an uncomfortable reunion this week in Vegas As the Colorado River Water Users Association gathers, the seven river states are like kids coming home to a family reunion. Policy watchers are frustrated with their level of disagreement.

When the kids are busy fighting, what happens to the inheritance? #coloradoriver www.kuer.org/politics-gov...

I present to you ... Steven R. Cat and William Howard Taft, because @christykarras.bsky.social said cat pics are always allowed.