A Flying Lab Hunts Ozone Clues

A small research plane is crisscrossing the Wasatch Front this summer, collecting crucial data on the pollutants that fuel Utah's stubborn ozone problem. Scientists are using the flying laboratory to sample the atmosphere at different altitudes and locations, helping them pinpoint the sources and conditions that lead to poor air quality. Maria Shilaos speaks with University of Utah atmospheric scientist Gannet Hallar and lead researcher Emily Fischer about the groundbreaking study and what it could mean for cleaner air along the Wasatch Front. Plus, Utah renters may be getting a financial break as Salt Lake County rents continue to trend downward. We also cover planned blasting at the Lehi Quarry, efforts to preserve the iconic Coachman's Restaurant sign and a visit to the Natural History Museum of Utah, where the traveling Bug World exhibit showcases larger-than-life insects and the remarkable superpowers of the tiny creatures that share our world.