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Shelves normally meant for baby formula sit nearly empty at a store in downtown Washington, D.C., on May 22.

As the baby formula crisis worsens, it's also magnifying disparities in the U.S.

Empty store shelves. Frustrated parents. The formula shortage has upended life for millions of families across the nation and magnified longtime disparities in how infants receive nutrition.

An exhibit called "The last McDonald's hamburger in Iceland" now has a webcam devoted to it. The burger was purchased in 2009.

Live, From Iceland: It's A Hamburger

They call it "The last McDonald's hamburger in Iceland." Purchased more than five years ago, it has been displayed in the National Museum of Iceland. Now it has its own webcam.

In rugged, rural areas, patients often have little choice about how they'll get to the hospital in an emergency. "The presence of private equity in the air ambulance industry indicates that investors see profit opportunities," a 2017 report from the federal Government Accountability Office notes.

Wyoming Wants To Use Medicaid To Reduce Air Ambulance Bills For All Patients

Frustrated with sky-high bills from air ambulance companies, Wyoming hopes to hammer down those charges with more regulation. The companies say such a proposal undermines free enterprise.

Data from the Los Angeles Police Department shows 128 pedestrians were killed in the City of Los Angeles in 2021, an increase of 6% over 2020.

A secretive LA group has a new mission: paint untouched crosswalks

"We've been met with delays, excuses, and inaction from our city government," says the Crosswalk Collective LA. Now, the group has taken matters into its own hands and hopes to spread a DIY message.

U.S. senator wants DOGE out of sensitive payment system for farmers

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., wants the USDA to revoke high-level access granted to the Department of Government Efficiency to a database that controls payments and loans to farmers and ranchers.

Think Your Health Care Costs Are Covered? Beware The 'Junk' Insurance Plan

Whether you're looking for coverage online or through a broker, be sure to note the difference between a comprehensive health plan and a "junk" plan with limited benefits and coverage restrictions.

Sharp-tongued Hollywood columnist Nikki Finke has died at 68

The veteran reporter became one of Hollywood's top journalists as founder of the entertainment trade website Deadline.com. She was the most-feared columnist in show business.

PEN America warns of rise in books 'systematically removed from school libraries'

A new report says that the number of books being challenged or removed from public schools across the country has risen exponentially in the past two years. A Clockwork Orange tops their list.

Mountain Money | September 16, 2024

David Rubenstein interviews living American presidents, top historians and journalists who reflect on the US presidency in his new book, "The Highest Calling." Then, David Rockwood from Spiro Carbon explains all there is to know about carbon offsets and global efforts to harness climate-friendly farming practices. And, Kevin Deneen from Moterra Campervans talks RVs and the open road.

Local News Hour | September 29. 2023

KPCW Weather Report (00:04) Construction on new Canyons gondola could begin next year (03:53) Summit County man receives ‘highest civilian honor for heroism’ (7:02) Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation planning coordinator Carly Lansche discusses statewide survey (08:47) Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street brings "Crossroads: Change in Rural America" exhibit to Summit County (18:21) Park City Councilmember Tana Toly has a recap of last night's meeting (20:49) Salt Lake Trib Lauren Gustus on top stories (37:35)

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