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Family caregiving takes a toll on 'Utah's Invisible Workforce'
Family caregivers report worse physical and mental health than their peers, according to a recent report from the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
Originally published 12/01/2022 on KUER.org
Family caregivers report worse physical and mental health than their peers, according to a recent report from the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
Originally published 12/01/2022 on KUER.org
Homebuyer 'love letters' risk fair housing violations, but some feel risk is worth it
In their efforts to land the homes of their dreams, Arizona homebuyers are sending "love letters" to sellers. But such communications may run afoul of fair housing laws.
This story received a First Place award (Multimedia Storytelling category) in the Broadcast Education Association's 2022 Festival of Media Arts competition.
Originally published 9/23/2021 on Arizona PBS
In their efforts to land the homes of their dreams, Arizona homebuyers are sending "love letters" to sellers. But such communications may run afoul of fair housing laws.
This story received a First Place award (Multimedia Storytelling category) in the Broadcast Education Association's 2022 Festival of Media Arts competition.
Originally published 9/23/2021 on Arizona PBS
The holiday rush and Utah's low unemployment are a tough combo for the post office
Salt Lake City post offices only have about a quarter of the entry-level mail carriers they need, according to a local union official. That’s leading to mail delivery on some routes to be briefly suspended.
"This is the first year we've really seen this," the union official said.
Originally published 12/14/2022 on KUER.org
Salt Lake City post offices only have about a quarter of the entry-level mail carriers they need, according to a local union official. That’s leading to mail delivery on some routes to be briefly suspended.
"This is the first year we've really seen this," the union official said.
Originally published 12/14/2022 on KUER.org
Utah's Hogle Zoo to host 1st Neurodiversity Celebration Day
On Dec. 27, the zoo will welcome families with neurodivergent individuals for a day of activities tailored to their needs — including a toned-down version of the popular ZooLights.
Originally published 12/21/2022 on KUER.org
On Dec. 27, the zoo will welcome families with neurodivergent individuals for a day of activities tailored to their needs — including a toned-down version of the popular ZooLights.
Originally published 12/21/2022 on KUER.org
Ice cream and puppets: Arts grant funds mobile family theater
Thanks to a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Phoenix puppeteer Stacey Gordon (the talent behind Julia on Sesame Street) will soon bring puppet shows to your street via an old ice cream truck-turned-portable puppet stage.
Originally published 7/8/2021 on Arizona PBS
Thanks to a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Phoenix puppeteer Stacey Gordon (the talent behind Julia on Sesame Street) will soon bring puppet shows to your street via an old ice cream truck-turned-portable puppet stage.
Originally published 7/8/2021 on Arizona PBS
Shuttered by COVID-19, concert venues band together for a virtual show
A Phoenix concert promoter is one of the organizers of an online concert of top acts that aims to raise money for, and awareness of, the dire straits concert venues around the country face because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Originally published 10/16/2020 on Arizona PBS
A Phoenix concert promoter is one of the organizers of an online concert of top acts that aims to raise money for, and awareness of, the dire straits concert venues around the country face because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Originally published 10/16/2020 on Arizona PBS
