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Protesters rally on the steps of the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City in opposition to a constitutional amendment that would give lawmakers more power over ballot initiatives, Aug. 26, 2024.

Details: September 9, 2024

By Saige Miller, Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

FILE: A woman uses her vaping device in Harmony, Pa, Oct. 4, 2019.

Details: September 10, 2024

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

Utah Food Bank’s main facility in Salt Lake City on Nov. 13, 2024. This is one of the locations the organization uses to distribute food across the state with the help of partner agencies.

Details: November 14, 2024

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

US Magnesium’s offices in Salt Lake City, located at 238 North 2200 West.

Details: November 22, 2024

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

Josh Scheuerman says Fisher Brewing was the “anchor” of the Granary District. The building was once the site of an old auto shop, but in 2017 opened its doors as a member of the local craft beer scene.

Details: December 10, 2024

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

Details: December 23, 2024

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

The 9th and 9th neighborhood is a good example of business clustering said Alessandro Rigolon, an associate professor of city planning at the University of Utah. Neighboring shops share a similar market, which keeps foot traffic moving from one store to the next.

Details: January 2, 2025

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

A view of the dome of the Utah State Capitol on the first day of the 2024 Utah legislative session in Salt Lake City, Jan.16, 2024.

Details: January 18, 2025

By Elle Crossley, Sean Higgins, Saige Miller
Published In: KUER 90.1

The Utah State Capitol on the first day of the 2025 Utah legislative session in Salt Lake City, Jan. 21, 2025.

Details: January 22, 2025

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

The Utah State Capitol on the first day of the 2025 Utah legislative session in Salt Lake City, Jan. 21, 2025.

Details: January 30, 2025

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

The parking lot is empty at Rancho Markets, Feb. 3, 2025. The business located at 898 E 3300 S closed for the day as a part of a nationwide "Day Without Immigrants" protest.

Details: February 3, 2025

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

Efforts to expand upon Utah’s free school meals programs have made their way to the Legislature. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle emphasize how hunger can take a toll on a child’s academic experience.

Details: February 14, 2025

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

The Utah Legislature is looking to expand the scope of identity abuse to account for artificially recreated content. After passing the Senate with a unanimous vote, SB271 is going to the House for further debate.

Details: March 3, 2025

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

Rakel Davis, KUER / Briana Scroggins, special to KUER

Details: March 7, 2025

By Saige Miller, Sean Higgins, Martha Harris, Macy Lipkin, Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

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