Judy Fahys
KUER 90.1
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Congressional Committee Hears 'Forgotten Voices' From Both Sides Of National Monument Debate
The power struggle over the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments continued Thursday in Washington, as supporters and opponents told → Read More
New Report Challenges Utah's Skepticism About Climate Change
The Trump administration released the fourth and latest version of the National Climate Assessment on Friday. The congressionally mandated quadrennial → Read More
Blue Wave Might Drown Utah Public Land Bills In Congress
The Utah congressional delegation’s public lands agenda took a hit Tuesday when Democrats won a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. But Reps. → Read More
Toxic Algae Closes Panguitch Lake, Warnings Remain at Seven Other Utah Sites
Dangerous levels of toxic algae prompted health officials to close Panguitch Lake on Monday, as Utah arrives at its annual peak for harmful algal blooms. → Read More
Rep. Bishop On President Trump, Public Lands And His Vision For A Space Force
As part of our ongoing series of congressional candidate profiles, KUER's Judy Fahys spoke with Bishop about his re-election bid, President Trump and the → Read More
Lake Powell Pipeline: Utah Tells Feds It's Time To Resume Licensing
The Utah Water Resources Division and the Washington County Water Conservancy District asked federal regulators Wednesday to resume processing a permit → Read More
Safe Splashing: Utah's Made Strides Since Crypto Summer But Pool Patrons Still Pose Problems
Some might recall the summer of 2007 for its top billboard song or action-hero movie, but for Utah's public pool-goers that summer stood out for unhappy → Read More
Indian Country Today Goes Mobile: How The Once-Ailing News Outlet Bounced Back
As The Salt Lake Tribune and other regional papers have cut staff, a news outlet for indigenous Americans has been resurrected with a former local → Read More
A Look At The Fires Burning Across Utah Right Now
More than 60 fires are lighting up seven western states in the U.S., including several in Utah. Here's the latest on major wildfires in our region and what → Read More
A Short Fireworks Season Begins After State Law Changes
New statewide restrictions on fireworks means a much smaller window for setting off the colorful explosives this July 4th and Pioneer Day. → Read More
Free-Range Parenting Is The Law In Utah Beginning Tuesday
The country's first free-range parenting law goes into effect in Utah May 8. But people in other states are already warming to the idea. → Read More
With Deadline Looming, DACA Recipients Across The Region Worry About Future
A fierce debate is taking place across the country right now: What to do about immigrants who came here illegally as children. Up until recently, they qualified for a program called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, which protects them from deportation. But the Trump administration rescinded that Obama-era rule and Congress is debating what will take its place. We talked to three… → Read More
New Washington County Lawmaker Sworn In; Replaces Lawmaker Snagged in Call-Girl Scandal
A new lawmaker joined the Utah House of Representatives Wednesday, St. George attorney Travis Seegmiller . → Read More
Parks Board: Members Resign Over What They Call Interior Department Neglect
They felt like the Interior Department had snubbed their valuable work, so most members of the National Park System Advisory Board resigned last week. → Read More
License Agency Pauses Pipeline Review To Decide on Jurisdiction
A federal agency has pressed the “pause” button on the license for the Lake Powell Pipeline. → Read More
Regulators Hiring New Inspector To Help With Basin's Ozone Problem
The Utah Division of Air Quality is interviewing for a new staff position — a compliance officer based in the Uintah Basin. → Read More
Thomas S. Monson: Mormon Faithful Recall A Great Leader Sharing Humble Stories
LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson led a flock of millions but he inspired one by one, with personal stories. On Wednesday, people around Temple Square → Read More
Booze, Bears Ears & Bodycam Videos: The Top Stories Of 2017
From politics to public lands, 2017 was another big year of local news. KUER reporters recap some of the top stories of the year and why they mattered. → Read More
Critics Pan Higher Fees For National Parks
Opposition seems to be growing against plans for raising entrance fees at some national parks, and some critics in Utah want the National Park Service to → Read More
Utah Firefighters Head To California
Utah fire agencies are helping fight the devastating wildfires in southern California. → Read More