Tuesday, May 13, 2008

May 12, 2008 by Lara Jones

Midday Metro now starts at 11 a.m. weekdays

Scientists, conservationists, and even developers are working to preserve a balance between human populations and mountain lions as development continues to encroach on predator territory. Midday Metro goes the source with USU Professor Michael Wolfe and wildlife biologist Tom Becker, who will take part in a public forum on the issue Thursday night at Westminster College. Click here for Cougar Country safety information.

 

Celebrating the authentic and traditional arts of our many ethnic groups - Midday Metro goes to the source with Casey Jarman, organizer of this weekend's 23rd annual Living Traditions Festival at Washington Square. Joining the conversation: Craig Miller, Utah Arts Council Folks Arts Program, and Dominic Raimondo, who will be demonstrating the Sudanese tradition of clay bull-sculpting.

 

Utahns currently enjoy relatively cheap energy, but a new report says it won't last and that Utah lawmakers should start looking at our energy options, including nuclear power and renewables. Midday Metro goes to the source - Steve Kroes of the Utah Foundation.

 

11:55 AM: A daily update on KCPW's drive for independence-or-bust. KCPW listeners, we need your help to make the down payment on buying the station. Ed Sweeney of Wasatch Public Media will have the latest figures on KCPW's capital campaign and he'll answer your questions.

 

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