Growing up in Washington County, Suleyma Plancarte felt like an outsider. Now she hosts a radio show that’s made her a bit of a household name among the Spanish-speaking crowd. kuer.org/race-religion-…

It's unclear how many Ogden workers were included in Friday's layoffs at the Dept. of the Treasury. For those still working for pay, things are not business as usual. Many are worried about whether they'll be furloughed for taking time off. kuer.org/politics-gover…

Periodic reminder that the vast majority of federal employees live outside the D.C. and are impacted by furloughs & latest RIFs. Ogden, Utah is home to a major IRS regional campus

Here's the latest on the IRS's new, unwritten leave policy for shutdown-exempt staff: Employees say colleagues on paid parental leave have been called back. If they don't, they risk being furloughed (& no guarantee of back pay, according to OMB)

Sleeveless versions of the sacred undergarments worn by Latter-day Saints flew off the shelves on their first day available in the U.S., marking a momentous occasion for many women who say they no longer need to trade comfort to feel close to God. The Associated Press apnews.com/article/latter…

A work permit does not grant legal status for residency, but it suggests to a layperson that they’re on the right path with their immigration case, said her attorney, Adam Crayk. kuer.org/politics-gover…

UPDATED: A 2019 notice for the woman to appear in court was sent to West Valley City. Her attorney says she's never lived there. She was ordered deported for not showing up to the hearing. She also has a valid work permit. kuer.org/politics-gover…

Thanks to Utah’s local KUER 90.1 station for the chat about my Deer Valley Resort terrain map. Seventy hours was well worth the effort to participate in this historic ski resort expansion in some small way. #Skiing #SkiUtah #SkiTheDifference #DeerValley kuer.org/arts-culture-e…

Domestic violence shot up in northern Utah when COVID came around. Now, some advocates worry the government shutdown will bring a new wave. kuer.org/race-religion-…

Utah Valley University is adding eight police officers and two new security managers after the school was criticized for lacking key safety measures on the day Charlie Kirk was killed. Police staffing will still be low for the school’s size. New for The Associated Press. apnews.com/article/utah-v…

The nonprofit Lasagna Love usually gets about 2,500 requests per week. But in late October, as it became clear that SNAP benefits would be interrupted, that surged to around 10,000. kuer.org/business-econo…