Podcasts about Alpine School District

In two years, Utah's largest school district won't even exist. Host Ali Vallarta asks Dr. Rich Stowell, Alpine School District communications director, why things imploded and the lessons for Salt Lake City as we face similar challenges. For more on the Glendale high school debate. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  The Shop Utah Arts Festival Canyon View Credit Union Red Butte Garden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 7th, 2025

Early results show that voters in Utah County favor a split of the Alpine School District. Alpine School District Board Member Julie King joins D2 to discuss why that's a good thing while another Alpine School District Board Member, Sarah Beeson, voices her concerns about this split passing.

Voters favor Alpine School District split New high schools in Salt Lake School District? $730 million bond likely to pass The fight for congress: GOP wins senate, House still up for grabs Utah County faces printer troubles on election night Attorney General-elect Derek Brown

Recorded 10/23/24. Phil hosted. Jake, Jeff and Amber were there, too. Straight from 6 Foot Studios. Get your hard-hitting news and help us bring America back together. To celebrate your Halloween right, we begin by reading a script created by ChatGPT of a scary tale that takes place in American Fork.American Fork: The election is just around the corner. Several voting districts have a new proposition to split Alpine School District. Vote NO on Prop 11. We want to keep American Fork in Alpine SD.Utah: Google searches for information on judges in Utah have increased 58%. It's good to see people are becoming more interested in our elected officials. Also, the LDS church has announced new sleeveless garments. What's the next change they'll announce?National: We discussed the four candidates running to replace Mitt Romney as Utah's Senator, and the candidates for Utah's governor and Presidential races. If Jesus himself ran for President, would he win? Do we put too much emphasis on lawyers becoming political candidates?World: SpaceX rocket lands back on earth being caught in mid air by the launch pad. Discussed different alien and UFO encounters around the world throughout history. Do they exist?Tangent: Devin had his baby! Congratulations! Phil went camping in Southern Utah and was kept awake by lightning and thunder. Jeff saw an owl on his neighbor's roof. We tackled the pronunciation of hard scary words. Why is our health insurance system so messed up?Find us at americanforked.com. You can donate to help support the show at patreon.com/americanforked. Please rate us on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. Send an email to info@americanforked.com with a screenshot of your review and we'll send you a special gift. Also, call or text our voice line at (385)273-4627. We'll play your voicemail on our next episode.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan Proposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Sarah Beeson, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education opposes Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan Another proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Mark Whitaker, Secondary Director of Curriculum with Alpine School District opposes Proposition 14 and joins the program to share his view of the issue.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan Appeals court rules on mail-in ballot ‘grace period’More than 20 states around the country accept mail-in ballots after Election Day, so long as it was postmarked before on or Election Day. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the ‘grace period’ shouldn’t be allowed, siding with the Republican Party, which brought forth the earlier suit. What could this ruling mean for voters in Utah – if anything at all? The KSL at Night hosts break it down. Major newspapers withhold presidential endorsementsThe Washington Post and Los Angeles Times have both decided to withhold endorsing any presidential candidate this election cycle. It goes against what they’ve done for many, many previous presidential races. The reasons for the lack of endorsement varies between the two publications, but the effect and outrage from many is the same. Does it actually matter for media organizations to endorse a candidate? Are conspiracy theories affecting voter turnout in Salt Lake County?There’s been a resurgence in conspiracy theories around the election this year, especially as it relates to mail-in voting and voting machines. The bogus accusations are leading to harassment against election officials and workers, plus it’s affecting rates of early voting. How could these conspiracy theories be affecting early voter turnout? How about here in Salt Lake County? The KSL at Night hosts discuss. Examining the role of money in local campaigns: Do ‘deep pockets’ still matter?We all know that national elections require a lot of money in order to have a chance at success. But what about on a smaller scale in local elections? Do ‘deep pockets’ matter in those smaller races? KSL at Night hosts Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan share their thoughts – using their years of experience – and draw a line between races that need lots of money and those that don’t. Utah County Proposition 11: An opposer’s view of dissolving Alpine School DistrictProposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Sarah Beeson, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education opposes Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance. Utah County Proposition 14: An opposer’s view of dissolving Alpine School DistrictAnother proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Mark Whitaker, Secondary Director of Curriculum with Alpine School District opposes Proposition 14 and joins the program to share his view of the issue. Meet the candidate: Steve Van Wagoner for Weber County Commission CVoters in Weber County have the opportunity to select their next County Commissioner for Seat C. They either choose the incumbent, or one of two challengers. Steven Van Wagoner is the Democratic candidate for Weber County Commission Seat C. He joins us in the studio to talk about his background and the issues most important to him. Enrollment at Utah’s public schools on a downward trendThe number of students enrolled in Utah’s public education system is on the decline. In fact, the decrease from 2023 to 2024 is the largest overall decrease since 2015. What’s affecting this trend? The KSL at Night hosts discuss how fertility rates and in-migration is impacting school enrollment in the Beehive State.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas Two Lymans drop out of gubernatorial race due to lawsuit from other LymanIt’s been one of the hot-button issues surrounding Utah’s gubernatorial race this election cycle: Lyman/Clawson vs. Lyman/Lyman. Both made the ballots as write-in candidates, and it sparked disagreement and controversy because of the identical last names. Lyman/Clawson sued Lyman/Lyman, and the latter has now withdrawn from the race. We discuss the legal and political parts of this new development. Abortion, transgender rights, education take center stage in CD-4 debateIncumbent Republican Representative Burgess Owens and Democratic challenger Katrina Fallick-Wang took to the debate stage last night as they try to woo voters in Utah’s 4th Congressional District. While they shared agreements on things like cutting spending and fixing immigration, they had stark differences on things like abortion, transgender students in sports, and education. We discuss their positions. Pres. Biden apologizes for 150+ years of sending indigenous children to boarding schoolsSpeaking in Arizona today, President Biden officially apologized – on behalf of the United States – for more than 150 years of policy that separated Native American children from their families and sent them to boarding schools. It comes following investigations showing roughly 1,000 indigenous children died at these schools. We hear what Pres. Biden had to say during his apology. Examining the celebrity endorsements of Trump and HarrisThe list of celebrity endorsements for both candidates have grown, but the kinds of celebrities endorsing former President Trump differs pretty starkly from the celebrities endorsing Vice President Harris. Why might this be? The KSL at Night hosts spend a few minutes having a political science discussion. Utah County Proposition 11: A supporter’s view of dissolving Alpine School DistrictProposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Nicki Brammer, President of the Best School Districts’ Fund supports Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance. Utah County Proposition 14: A supporter’s view of dissolving Alpine School DistrictAnother proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Julie King, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education supports Proposition 14 and joins the program to share her view of the issue. Demographics and their relationship to politicsDemographics play heavily into politics. Whether it’s the age of the voter – or the age of the candidate – there’s often lots of discussion on how an age affects a person’s vote or ability to run. And then there’s geography – our country is split up into states, counties, districts, etc. How does that affect politics? KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas share their thoughts. ‘Why is everything so political nowadays?’You’ve probably heard the question – or even asked it yourself: ‘why is everything so political nowadays?’ Has it always been like this? Yes and no. According to Weber State University political science professor Leah Murray, everything is political whether or not you want it to be. We finish off the week with a deep discussion on the political influences and nature of everything in life.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas Proposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Nicki Brammer, President of the Best School Districts’ Fund supports Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas Another proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Julie King, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education supports Proposition 14 and joins the program to share her view of the issue.

A ballot issue that will impact thousands of families in the state's largest school district. The Alpine School District split. Dave and Debbie speak with two members of the Alpine School board to lay out the issue. Alpine School Board Member, Sarah Beeson shares her perspective as someone who is against the split. Alpine School Board member Julie Bird shares why she is for the split.

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Monday, August 19, 20244:05 pm: Was Kamala Harris intoxicated during a recent public appearance? Several police officers believe she was. Rod and Greg discuss the issue, as well as other issues pertaining to the presidential campaigns.:05 pm: Derek Monson, Public Policy Director for the Sutherland Institute, joins the program to discuss the growing rumblings that a special session of the Utah Legislature be called to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would give lawmakers veto power over ballot initiatives.6:05 pm: Utah County residents are up in arms over a proposed almost 50% property tax increase, which comes on the heels of an already approved 12% tax increase from the Alpine School District.

Host: Maura Carabello The largest school district in Utah could split into two or three districts, if voters approve the idea in November. Last night, several cities in northern Utah County approved a proposal to put the plan to a citizen vote. Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV Reporter has been following the story and attended the city council meetings yesterday. She joins the program to give our listeners an update on the process to break up the Alpine School District.

Host: Maura Carabello Salt Lake County Council votes to support the Rio Grande PlanHuge changes could be coming to heavy rail in Salt Lake City: the Rio Grande Plan. Last night, the Salt Lake County Council voted to support the plan. It’s a major development for an idea that appears to have lots of public support, but not a ton of government support. Laurie Stringham, Chair of the Salt Lake County Council explains to KSL at Night host Maura Carabello what’s included in the plan and why the Council chose to support it. Voters to decide on the future of Alpine School DistrictThe largest school district in Utah could split into two or three districts, if voters approve the idea in November. Last night, several cities in northern Utah County approved a proposal to put the plan to a citizen vote. Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV Reporter has been following the story and attended the city council meetings yesterday. She joins the program to give our listeners an update on the process to break up the Alpine School District. Examining the style of Vice President nominee Tim WalzRight out of the gate, Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz is attacking Donald Trump and JD Vance. Democrats appear excited for the Harris running mate, but how does he do among independents? If he’s already coming out of the gates swinging at the Republicans, what does that say about his style? KSL at Night host Maura Carabello is a political framing expert, and shares her thoughts. The detrimental effects of spreading misinformation onlineThe Olympics have kicked off with a few controversies, specifically dealing with the opening ceremonies and a boxer from Algeria. Each situation has had an explanation, but the fire on social media has usually already burned out of control by the time that info comes out. Editor of Utah Policy and Deseret News contributor Holly Richardson explains how quickly misinformation can spread and offers some suggestions how we can combat it.

KSL's Top Story: Two city councils have now voted to let voters decide in November if the Alpine School District should split into three districts.  KSL Newsradio’s Aimee Cobabe is live in Lehi with the latest.

Major decisions across Utah County are going on all day today in a series of rolling city council meetings, that begin today. Will several cities eventually vote to break away from the largest school district in the state? Skyler Beltran, Reporter with Lehi Free Press talks with Dave and Debbie about how these proposals will affect constituents of Alpine. Listeners are invited to call in with their thoughts andconcerns on the split.

The board of the Alpine School District is considering a property tax increase, which would be the sixth tax increase in 10 years. Rich Stowell, Alpine District Director of Communications, joins the show to discuss the reason for the tax increase.

What we know about the software issues that led to a delay in CD2 primary recount certifications KSL Investigates: What we know about the drug Utah plans to use in upcoming execution The split of Alpine School District Can Americans withstand election deepfakes and social media propaganda?

Alpine School District is asking taxpayers for more money. If this proposed raise gets approved, it will be the sixth in the past ten years. Malah Armstrong, Vice President of the Utah Taxpayers Association, joins the show to share their analysis.

Family members charged in death of 12-year-old appear in court Recount updates for the Congressional District 2 primary race The execution of Taberon Honie Alpine School District proposes sixth tax increase in 10 years Phil Lyman files lawsuit to remove Governor Spencer Cox from office

The podcast makes another visit to the Alpine School District. UIAAA Connection #180 – Kyle Sanderson, CAA, Director of Athletics at Pleasant Grove High School, is now available. Kyle is another of our guests who currently serves in the same high school he attended. He grew up in a wrestling family, Kael Sanderson is his first cousin, and has put that experience to work as the AD.  His advice regarding getting involved in the state and national associations needs to be taken to heart. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast,  Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcast, iHeartradio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Sticher and YouTube.

Alpine School district says it's making an exception to their policy that has historically blocked memorial services from being held at graduation... in order to honor Samantha Corey who died from cancer earlier this year.

Samantha Corey would walk across the stage during her AF HS graduation next week-- but an aggressive form of cancer stole the moment from her -- now it seems the Alpine School District is blocking her from getting any recognition on graduation day - even though she worked to get all her high school credits at the same time cancer was eating her alive. Samantha's  family says the school district is denying "Mantha" any recognition. Dave and Debbie speak with  Rich Stowell, Director of Communications Alpine School District about the policy that is preventing this recognition. Dave and Debbie take listener calls on the issue and hear from Ted and his wife Sheryl about a similar situation that happened to their son when he passed away in 2021.

The Highland City Council is meeting tonight... about the possible Alpine School District split. 

  The Alpine School District is looking into the future. As the largest school district in the state that is still growing, they're looking at breaking up into smaller school districts. This raises the question: How much will it take? How much is too much? State Auditor John Dougall joins Dave and Maura to discuss the administrative costs that come with reconfiguring a school district. 

March 12th, 2024

Growth within school districts has been a big topic of conversation as Alpine School District is moving closer to a district split. Declines in enrollment also impact school districts like the Salt Lake City School District who is moving forward with school closures. Dave and Marty speak with Yandary Chatwin with the Salt Lake City School District on the trends that lead to enrollment declines and what happens if there is a rebound in growth.

January 29th, 2024

The podcast makes another visit to Alpine School District.  UIAAA Connection #160 – Whitney Randall, Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Volleyball Coach at Westlake High School is now available. Whitney attended high school  in Washington and graduated from Utah State University where she played volleyball.  She is the first podcast guest to receive a Master' degree from Arkansas State. Her advice, "That it's OK to say no," makes this a must hear episode. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast,  Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcast, iHeartradio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Sticher and YouTube.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas We begin the show with an investigation resulting in the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights finding the Alpine School District did not fulfill its Title IX obligations. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Aimee Cobabe joins the show to discuss the details of the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Review Finds Alpine School District Did Not Fulfill Title IX Obligation We begin the show with an investigation resulting in the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights finding the Alpine School District did not fulfill its Title IX obligations. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Aimee Cobabe joins the show to discuss the details of the story. Senator Romney Introduces Student Loan Debt Bill Senator Mitt Romney is introducing a bill with Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema to “responsibly reduce student loan debt and help make college more affordable for students.” Hosts Leah and Greg go over the bill ‘Earn to Learn.' Biden Loses Lead on Trump A new poll by YouGov/Yahoo shows President Biden has lost his lead over Trump. Greg and Leah dive into the latest poll, and what the numbers are saying. House GOP In Turmoil Over Budget In 9 days, Congress needs to pass a bill to fund the government. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is showing signs of frustration over members of his party, telling reporters what hardliners are doing makes no sense.  Zelensky Lobbies Congress For Ukraine Aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in New York and Washington D.C. today asking for more aid to fight Russia. ABC News Correspondent Em Nguyen gives us the reaction from Congress over his request. Senate Confirms Military Leaders Today, the Senate overwhelmingly approved two generals to lead the Army and Marine Corps. This comes after Democrat's frustration with Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama blocking military confirmations this year. Leah and Greg discuss how the Senate was able to pass the nomination. Should Congress Wear Casual? One of the biggest issues getting people talking in Washington this week is the dress code of our elected officials. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has quietly done away with the dress code. Now, Senator Joe Manchin is circulating a proposal to reestablish the Senate's dress code.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KSL's Top Story: Governor Spencer Cox is weighing-in on the situation involving Operation Underground Railroad founder and former CEO...Tim Ballard. He's facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct as considers a Senate run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Leah Murray & Derek Brown  - Lawsuit filed against the Alpine School District after closing two schools GOP submits Celeste Maloy as the GOP convention nominee New home sales keep rising The average American says they need to make over $200K a year to be financially secure See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to the Alpine School Board's unanimous vote to close two elementary schools, Sharon and Valley View Elementary, parents of Alpine School District students have filed a lawsuit against them. Alicia Alba, an Alpine student's parent who's also leading the lawsuit efforts, joins guest hosts Leah Murray and Derek Brown to discuss the plans for this lawsuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Under an end-of-year tradition n the Alpine School District, kids could leave this Utah school after two hours of class. One student, his parents said they later learned, used the unsupervised time in May 2022 to have sex with his girlfriend — during school hours, in the parking lot of the Lehi campus. The Latter-day Saint couple, whose faith prohibits premarital sex, sued the district and some administrators, arguing that their constitutional right to parent their child and freedom of religion had been violated. Read more: https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2023/06/29/utah-teen-had-sex-school-heres-why

Come, Follow Me | July 3–9 | Acts 1-5 | “Ye Shall Be Witnesses unto Me” | Guests Patrick Mason, Chair of Mormon History & Culture at UT State University, Dr. Shane Farnsworth, Superintendent of the Alpine School District, and Meri Ann Farnsworth.

The Alpine School District's Board of Education voted unanimously Friday to close Sharon and Valley View elementary schools, effective in the fall of 2023. Rachel Hall, who has a student at Cascade Elementary which will absorb students from Sharon joins Jeff and discusses the frustrations many parents are facing with the Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a Utah school ban a book? Alpine School District has removed 22 books from their shelves. Washington County has banned 14. Granite County School District is currently reviewing 205 books. It's no secret that book bannings have been on the incline. Thea Soter takes a look at how they work in the state of Utah.

Possible school closures in the Alpine School District has led to a pending lawsuit by parents against the district. Dave and Maura speak with one parent, Crystal Muhlestein, about why they feel the district has not met the legal demands for these closures. David Stephenson with The Alpine District joins the show with insight on the closures and the feedback process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- The cleanup efforts of the Draper landslides  - Parents file lawsuit to prevent Alpine School District from closing schools - What would a presidential race between Trump v. Biden look like in 2024? - Americans are spending more at restaurants than at grocery stores - Biden's quiet re-election strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas A group of Alpine School District parents announced yesterday plans to file a lawsuit against the district, alleging it has unlawfully pursued closing five elementary schools. KSL Newsradio Reporter Aimee Cobabe joins us to discuss what the parents are saying and how the district is responding to some of the allegations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Robert Axson: New Utah GOP Party Chair Robert Axson is poised to be the new chair of the Utah Republican party. This weekend the party will hold its party convention this weekend at Utah Valley University. We speak with Robert to talk about what he plans to do as the new chair of the party. Parents Threaten Lawsuit Against Alpine District School Closures A group of Alpine School District parents announced yesterday plans to file a lawsuit against the district, alleging it has unlawfully pursued closing five elementary schools. KSL Newsradio Reporter Aimee Cobabe joins us to discuss what the parents are saying and how the district is responding to some of the allegations. Prosecutors Plan To Dismiss Charges Against Alec Baldwin Last October during the filming of the upcoming movie “Rust,” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died on set when Baldwin accidentally discharged a prop gun. Before the time of recording, charges against Alec Baldwin were dropped. Leah and Greg go over the legal implications the dropped charges have and why it happened. Civility In Congress Disagreements and arguments are inevitable in the political arena, but does that mean that mutual respect has to be thrown out the door? Senator Mitt Romney claims that he would help appoint liberal judges “when hell freezes over,” and an outburst from Georgia Representative Majorie Taylor Greene led to her own fellow-GOP members in frustration. SCOTUS On Abortion Pill & Rights Of Religious Workers The Supreme Court has been in plenty of headlines in the last couple of months and it does not stop now. By midnight tomorrow, SCOTUS is expected to make a ruling on access to the abortion drug mifepristone. The court also recently had a hearing looking at the religious liberty of workers. Leah and Greg delve into the topics and the possible difficulties that these cases bring. Senate Asks Chief Justice To Testify In Escalation Of Thomas Scrutiny Ethics are coming into question about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas receiving lavish gifts from a top GOP donor. Leah and Greg talk about ethics codes for high political figures, and will Chief Justice Roberts fo something about it. McCarthy Unveils Long-Awaited GOP Plan To Raise Debt Limit President Biden gave a speech yesterday that called for a possible rise of the debt limit. In opposition, Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the House GOP proposed their own bill regarding the debt limit. ABC News Washington Correspondent Jay O'Brien joins the show to discuss the details of the Republican-issued bill and how Democrats are reacting. Earth Day At Hogle Zoo Utah's Hogle Zoo is holding an event Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. Conservationist Tori Bird from the Hogle Zoo joins us to talk about the festivities that will be taking place at the Zoo, and how the community can get involved to save the planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the toughest things that can happen to a neighborhood – your kid's elementary school closes down for good. Five are on the potential closure list in the state's largest school district: Alpine. There's a shakeup on the horizon that could impact more than 20 elementary schools. Did Utah County voters make a mistake by not approving a bond, or is it okay for kids to get divided up among schools that aren't in their own neighborhood?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alpine School District to potentially close 5 schools  Flooding preparedness in SLCO: Is it too soon to prepare?  How to be broke with a purpose General Conference preview: Combating dating app violence in Utah See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clay Christensen has been the President at Mountainland Technical College since 2006.  He has responsibility for day to day operations of the multiple campuses in the three county service region and delivery of occupational programs that meet the needs of business and industry.   Prior to his employment at MTECH he was the Director of Career & Technical Education for Alpine School District.  He had direct supervisory responsibility for Career and Technical Education and Comprehensive Guidance programs, instructors, financial management, and operating budgets.   Previous assignments include Agriculture Specialist at the Utah State Office of Education with direct supervision and responsibility over secondary and post-secondary agriculture programs.  He also served as the Utah FFA and Young Farmers Educational Association State Advisor.  In addition, he had assignments with coordination of Career & Technical Education and Special Education, Post-Secondary and Technical Colleges.   He started his educational career as a high school agriculture/welding instructor at Lehi and Uintah High Schools. He has worked in education for over 40 years.  He lives with his wife Lori in Genola and they have three married children, three granddaughters and one grandson.

9:05 - Split Congress It's beginning to look a lot like… divided government. Democrats have won the Senate and Republicans are a seat away from winning the House. We unpack what the GOP House will be focused on (Spoiler alert: investigations into President Biden) and what legislation might actually make it in the newly split Congress.   9:20 - Child Tax Credit/Markets Months ago, Senator Romney's “Family Security Act 2.0” stalled in Congress because Democrats disagreed with some key provisions. Does his proposed child tax credit have legs now that Republicans will likely have the House? What about Biden's agenda of free community college and Pre-K? Shane Stewart, DMBA Certified Financial Planner, discusses what will happen in the new Congress.   9:35 - Poland Missile/ABC News On Tuesday, a Russian-made missile killed two Polish persons on NATO soil.The Polish President called it an “unfortunate accident” and President Biden said it was unlikely the missile was fired from Russia. ABC News reporter Alex Presha calls in to discuss the threat level this “accident” poses for direct NATO involvement in the Ukraine war.    9:50 - Trump announcement To no one's surprise, former President Donald Trump has announced a third run for the Oval Office. We take a look at headlines around the country to gauge the national response. Ivanka Trump made a surprising statement on her future involvement in the campaign and others argue the now-Trumpist Republican party has weakened Trump's 2024 chances.    10:05 - 10:20 - Orem/Alpine The results are in, and Orem city will be sticking with Alpine School District after all. Alpine is the largest district in Utah with a whopping 82,000 students and cities ranging from American Fork to Cedar Hills. Orem Council PTA President Julie Walker explains why she is glad the measure to give Orem its own school district failed. Callers from Eagle Mountain and Orem give their own views.    10:35 - Home buyer incentives Home buyers could get incentives from some builders. The home buying market overall looks brighter, with 30 year mortgage rates dropping to 6.94% and 15 year rates dropping to 6.24%. Jed Nilson, President of Nilson Homes and 2023 President of Utah Association of Realtors, joins the show to give a great home buying tip--freezing your credit.  10:50 - Artemis Launch 3…2...1…Launch! The biggest rocket ever left Earth this morning. NASA's Artemis I is a test drive for later missions that will send satellites to space and a permanent base to the moon. Len Thomas, podcast host of Skywatcher Leo T, talks to us about why this mission matters to everyday Americans and whether this is a dry run for a base on Mars.    11:05 - Split congress Here's a hot take: GOP control of the House of Representatives is a blessing for President Biden. That's the opinion of Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson, who joins the show to discuss the gift of gridlock.    11:20 - Tech Layoffs hit hard Silicon Valley's labor force has just received a huge slash--More than 24,000 workers in 72 companies lost their jobs this month. That adds to a  total of 120,000 tech jobs lost this year" according to NPR. Justin Williams Director of Unemployment Division    11:35 - Setting boundaries with addiction 34 year old Aaron Carter passed away earlier this month after lifelong struggles with addiction and mental health concerns. The official cause of death has yet to be determined, though police reportedly found multiple cans of compressed air as well as bottles of prescription pills at the scene. Dr. Elizabeth Howell, Professor of Psychiatry at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses the nuances of such a difficult topic.   11:50 - A shocking CA accident and a divided Congress There's going to be a divided Congress, and probably a new speaker. The GOP just nominated Kevin McCarthy as their speaker by a margin of 188-31. ABC News Reporter Alex Stone covers the breaking news of an SUV plowing into 22 police cadets in California. Rep Chris Stewart joins Dave and Debbie to talk about the split congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this emergency episode, Kyle and Hannah take a deep dive into the drama around the Alpine School District and Orem's Prop 2 on the ballot in this year's elections. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inside-the-hive-ut/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inside-the-hive-ut/support

Sam Beeson is an English Teacher at American Fork Highschool, and his wife Sarah is on the board for the Alpine School District. Plus, another destructive driver in American Fork who has no care for his girlfriend? Of course. Also, a former high school cheerleader injured in an ATV accident was honored at the American Fork High football game. Hope you went to the movies on September 3. Tickets were $3. And, would you eat gummy bears made from windmill blades? What is the best way to cook frozen waffles? All this on the podcast.