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UPR ONLINE 2.0 BETA RELEASE
Utah Public Radio is currently building a new Website. We'll be making quite a few changes during the next several weeks, and we welcome your feedback. If you have any questions or would like to share ideas regarding our new online look and services, please email the webmaster.
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NEW PROGRAM SCHEDULE
We asked for your input about the UPR Program Schedule in a recent listener survey, and we've made some exciting changes based on your feedback. The new schedule is effective Sunday, June 1, and can be viewed here. Also, Cathy Ives, UPR General Manager, comments about the changes here.
The new schedule is also available in PDF format for your convenience.
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FUSION HD3 RADIO NOW ON AIR AND ONLINE
USU Student Station
The first phase of Fusion HD3, Utah State University's student-operated radio station, has been launched. Listen online here.
Fusion's radio broadcast will become available when Utah Public Radio completes the first phase of digital conversion now underway and currently being tested. Fusion HD3 officially becomes UPR's third digital channel. Listeners must purchase a digital or "HD" radio receiver in order to pick up the broadcast signal in Cache Valley. Coming soon will be a list of places you can purchase an HD radio of your own. The online stream, listed above, will continue to be available.
Learn more about HD Radio:
What is it? - Learn how HD Radio broadcasting is writing the future of digital radio technology
How to listen - New technology doesn't have to be hard - let us walk you through your own digital radio transition
FAQ - Questions? We've got answers. Check here for all your HD Radio questions
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DIGITAL CONVERSION UNDERWAY
Thank you for listening to Utah Public Radio. We are in the process of converting to HD broadcast technology to enhance our program and distribution services. As we upgrade equipment and complete new installations, transmission problems may occur. Please bear with us as we coordinate transmissions from national network partners and resolve technical glitches. We are committed to providing a seamless and consistent service for all listeners. If you have any concerns please feel free to either
email me directly or call me on my direct line at (435)797-3215.
Cathy Ives, General Manager
Utah Public Radio
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ISABEL KATANA
Reported by Lee Austin
Isabel Katana, well known in Cache Valley as a community activist, volunteer and benefactor, died June 15 at Logan Regional Hospital. She was 94. Katana was also well known to Utah Public Radio listeners. Lee Austin prepared this remembrance:
Her life will be celebrated on her 95th birthday at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 8. The celebration will be held at the Cache Valley Unitarian Universalists Church, 596 E. 900 North, Logan. Pastor Paul Heins of the First Presbyterian Church of Logan will represent Isabel's other church family. Read the obituary. If you would like UPR to post a story you have about Isabel email the webmaster and we will post your story on this website.
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STORYCORPS LOCAL INTERVIEWS
Thanks to those of you who participated in interviews and served as ambassadors or volunteers while StoryCorps was in Logan. Local StoryCorps interviews are archived here.
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ELECTION 2008
Who will be our general candidates in November? Keep track of delegate counts here.
Tune in everyday for coverage of the political campaigns, and who the people are choosing to be our next President.
Don't know who to vote for? Take an online survey to find the candidate that agrees with you on the Nation's most important issues.
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CURRENT UPR SPECIALS
BLINDING SCIENCE
Reported by Kathryn Hopkins
A summer internship program for aspiring scientists brought a group of high school students to the USU campus. Utah Pubic Radio's summer intern, Kathryn Hopkins tells us the teens talked technology and studied Nano Science with some of the university's top research scientists. For more information on the USU High School Chemistry and Biochemistry Summer Internship program contact the College of science at (435)797-3517.
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ASSERT AUTISM
Reported by Kerry Bringhurst
Researcher at Utah State University's Center for Persons with Disabilities say a model classroom for pre-schoolers diagnosed with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder gives professionals and educators training to improve the success of an increasing number of students diagnosed with the disorder.
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ODYSSEY DANCE COMPANY
Reported by Kerry Bringhurst
Seven members of a Utah based dance company will be among venue performers entertaining during olympic events in China. Utah Public Radio's Kerry Bringhurst has more on the Odyssey Dance Company's performance in Beijing.
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FOUR DAY WORK WEEK
Reported by Kerry Bringhurst
Beginning August 4, 2008 Utah will be the first state in the nation to mandate a four day work week for employees. Utah Public Radio's Kerry Bringhurst says an increasing number of Utah city and county officials are considering a four day work week for their employees.
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FIRE SAFE CIGARETTES
Reported by Kerry Bringhurst
In July Utah became the fourteenth state in the nation to limit the sale of cigarettes to brands that meet Fire Safe Standard Certification. Retailers are clearing store shelves of all cigarettes that do not meet the new standards. Utah Public Radio's Kerry Bringhurst reports that some Utah smokers say the new standards are a real drag.
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THE METROPOLITAN OPERA 2006-2007 Season
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Access Utah Email Access Utah A daily (Monday - Friday) information program produced by Utah Public Radio. The program features live interviews and recorded segments with listener call-in segments. A wide variety of guests and topics can be heard. You can order copies of the program on cassette tape or CD.
Fresh Folk A weekly program produced in the studios of Utah Public Radio, "Fresh Folk" features new releases in acoustic-based music, including folk, blues, bluegrass and Celtic. The host of the program is Blair Larsen.
Opera Saturday A weekly program produced in the studios of Utah Public Radio, "Opera Saturday" brings listeners some of the best in recorded opera. Host Tom Williams tailors the program to follow the nationally broadcast opera programs also heard on Utah Public Radio.
Order Programs Copies of Access Utah are available from Utah Public Radio on CD or tape.
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Research Matters Broadcast three times daily, these 30-second highlights from Utah State University focus on research projects of general interest. Click on "Research Matters" for more information about the segments you hear on UPR.
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