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Kristine Weller

@kristinecweller

Journalist | former @KUER GA Reporter and News Intern | U of U Grad
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Two Utah House Dems narrowly lost their races in the midterm elections--widening the Legislature's supermajority. Rep. Clare Collard lost by 67 votes Rep. Elizabeth Weight lost by 127 votes. Now, there will be 14 House Dems and 61 Republicans. kuer.org/politics-gover…

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“You don’t know what someone else is going through until you are in their shoes, and I just love helping others,” said 8th grader Darling Barrientos about making quilts for people in need. kuer.org/education/2022…

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Utah’s water law is first come, first served, meaning users who obtained rights first get priority. This could create an issue where newer developments end up with none. buff.ly/3OZE4U0

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"The end point for us is the beginning point for somebody else." @imforensiclab is using DNA evidence to learn more about those who were killed in the 1921 #TulsaRaceMassacre. kuer.org/race-religion-…

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Looking for a good time on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm? Oh, do I have a proposition for you! Sean Higgins and I will be hosting a StateStreetKUER TRIVIA NIGHT!!! Come test your Utah politics smarts and show lawmakers that you're smarter than them! kuer.org/2022-12-20/do-…

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“There’s a lot of evidence now that shows that these algal blooms contribute rather significantly to overall melt of snowpack around the West.” buff.ly/3X3SwNc

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“I think it’s a sign the system is failing if you need more funds for first responders rather than services,” said Bill Tibbitts of Crossroads Urban Cen. buff.ly/3Y4DgjQ

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A ban on gender-affirming surgery and hormone therapy for transgender youth is now Utah law. I sat down with a trans teen and his mom to discuss their journey and thoughts on SB16. You can hear this powerful conversation of StateStreetKUER wherever you listen to pods.

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“It’s not a privilege. They fought for it. It’s their right to have it and receive it.” The PACT Act has helped U.S. veterans get better health care. kuer.org/health-science…

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“I think a success would be waking up and not having to see, you know, your classmate's name in the news.” The U talks policing. kuer.org/race-religion-…

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The funding can also be used for rental assistance and affordable housing support - as well as for those experiencing domestic violence.  kuer.org/business-econo…

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“While an apology cannot right the wrongs that were committed, we recognize the importance of acknowledging and understanding this history so we can learn from it and do better both now and in the future.” kuer.org/health-science…

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I’ve done stories at some of our ⛷️ and 🏂 resorts in the past but this story was much different! I joined a group of first time skiers as they discovered winter in Utah’s Mountains. Hear about the journey coming up at 4:40 and 6:40 on KUER 90.1

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Read about two Ukrainian refugees' difficult journey to Utah. One was stuck in a basement for nine days and her son was nearly killed. kuer.org/race-religion-…

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Utah ranks low in female entrepreneurship - especially with women of color. However, 2 minority female business owners in the state I spoke with are making their mark in leadership. #WomensHistoryMonth kuer.org/business-econo…

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Late last month I attended a memorial for a man, James Wakasa, killed in Utah's Japanese American interment camp during World War 2. Read more about the remembrance ceremonies and about some controversy surrounding a stone memorial made for Wakasa. kuer.org/race-religion-…