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downtown Salt Lake Superbowl party...
Mark Jackson

Downtown Salt Lake City pub will celebrate the Superbowl — safely

Patrons are welcome to watch the Superbowl at Poplar Street Pub, as long as they wear a mask and practice social distancing.
6 years ago
Utah avalanche...
Ryan Meeks and Simone Seikaly

WATCH: Backcountry sledder captures avalanche in Summit County, Utah

On the same day that four backcountry skiers died in an avalanche in a canyon near Salt Lake, another Utah avalanche is captured on video.
6 years ago
Montesorri School Ogden opt-out Black History Month...
Simone Seikaly

North Ogden charter school removes opt-out option for Black History Month activities

In a statement, the school said that certain parents and the school had found a compromise and the option to opt-out of Black History Month activities was off the table.
6 years ago
FILE: Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) draws the foul from New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Ble...
Simone Seikaly

“Sickening and sad,” says Donovan Mitchell of Utah school allowing opt-out of Black history

The school told parents they had the choice to opt-out of Black History Month activities after receiving requests from parents to do so.
6 years ago
Simone Seikaly

Pedestrian dies after hit and run in Salt Lake City

Police say an elderly man was crossing against a light when he was hit by a silver SUV. The driver fled the scene.
6 years ago
Sistine Chapel key-keeper opens up after lockdown...
PAOLO LUCARIELLO and ELISA COLELLA Associated Press

Sistine Chapel key-keeper opens up after lockdown

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Sistine Chapel reopened to public view last week for the first time since its November coronavirus closure, but for Gianni Crea, the doors to Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoes were never really closed. Crea is the “clavigero” of the Vatican Museums, the chief key-keeper whose job begins each morning at 5 a.m., […]
6 years ago
super bowl team poll...
Becky Bruce

POLL: It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Which team has your support?

Super Bowl LV gets underway with Kansas City traveling to Tampa Bay to face the first home-hosting team for the big game. Which team are you rooting for?
6 years ago
Utah vaccine update...
Simone Seikaly

Utah surpasses 400,000 administered doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Other trends, including hospitalization rate and the 7-day rolling day average for the percent of positive cases, are moving into better territory.
6 years ago
Unified police organize rescue efforts at an avalanche scene in Millcreek Canyon in Salt Lake Count...
Simone Seikaly

Update: Identities of four Millcreek Canyon avalanche victims confirmed

The slide reportedly occurred in the Wilson Grade area of Wilson Fork, at an elevation of 9,800 feet.
6 years ago
Santaquin cherry farmers are just finishing up the intense harvest season. Often the season include...
Caitlyn Johnston

Best plants for Valentine’s Day

Plants and flowers are one of the most common gifts to give on Valentine's day and the options can be overwhelming.
6 years ago
weber county delays vaccine COVID-19...
Caitlyn Johnston

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson explains how to make a vaccine appointment in Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson answered questions regarding confusion of how to make a vaccine appointment in Salt Lake County.
6 years ago
Wednesday afternoon, a bill banning transgender-related surgery passed its first hurdle on capitol ...
Cami Mondeaux

Despite some progress, Utah still lags when it comes to women in politics

Despite progress, new research from the Utah Women and Leadership Project found the state ranks below average for female representation in politics. 
6 years ago
Natalie Cline...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah Democrats: Board of Education’s Natalie Cline should be held accountable

Democrats on Utah's Capitol Hill are not okay with some recent controversial posts made by Board of Education member Natalie Cline.
6 years ago
economy...
Cami Mondeaux

Salt Lake Chamber calls on local businesses to expedite vaccination efforts

Members of the Salt Lake Chamber are calling on local businesses to expedite vaccine distribution throughout the state by offering shots at work and promoting it to customers.
6 years ago
Smith's vaccinations...
Dan Bammes

Smith’s supermarkets to start giving COVID-19 vaccinations

Starting next week, 40 of the 53 Smith's Food and Drug supermarkets in Utah will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals 70 and older.
6 years ago
COVID-19 vaccine and infections lead to partial herd immunity...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah reports 1,216 COVID-19 cases as vaccinations surpass infections

The Utah Department of Health reported an increase of 1,216 COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the state's total to 352,489 since the pandemic began last March.
6 years ago
Christopher Plummer...
MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer

Oscar-winner, ‘Sound of Music’ star Christopher Plummer dies

Christopher Plummer, the dashing award-winning actor who played Captain von Trapp in the film “The Sound of Music”, has died.
6 years ago
Summer food bank...
Mary Richards

Utah Food Bank expects needs to stay high

The Utah Food Bank distributed 2 million pounds of food in March and April of 2019. During those same months in 2020, it was up to 6 million pounds of food.
6 years ago
(Steve Griffin, Deseret News)...
Colby Walker

1-3 inches of snow expected in the valleys Friday

An incoming storm is expected to bring with it a few inches of snow accumulation throughout the day, which could lead to some issues with the commute.
6 years ago
FILE - In this March 4, 2015, file photo, then-Rep. Albert Hale, D-St. Michaels, talks at the Arizo...
The Associated Press

Navajo Nation hosting a memorial for late tribal president

The Navajo Nation is hosting a memorial event to honor the memory of former tribal president Albert Hale. Tribal officials say the 70-year-old Hale died Tuesday because of complications from COVID-19.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, file photo, farmers camping in the edges of the city partici...
SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press

India clamps down on free speech to fight farmer protests

Media coverage and social media chatter around the tens of thousands of protesting farmers at the edges of the Indian capital have prompted a furious reaction from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
6 years ago
This photo provided by Uber Eats shows a scene from Uber Eats 2021 Super Bowl NFL football spot. (U...
MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer

Super Bowl ads aim to comfort and connect

Super Bowl ads each year offer a snapshot of the American psyche -- and this year it’s a doozy.
6 years ago
Lee Edgemont Elementary, Senators Lee and Grassley reintroduce an amendment to balance the budget...
Cami Mondeaux

Sen. Lee introduces bill that would limit some presidential powers, delegating them to Congress

Sen. Mike Lee introduced a bill Thursday that would limit some presidential decisions, handing certain legislative powers back to Congress.
6 years ago
AUTISM AND SUICIDE prevention in schools suicides pandemic...
Mary Richards

Bill would require suicide prevention programs in elementary schools

A bill would expand suicide prevention resources in schools to children as young as kindergarten age in Utah -- instead of middle school and up.
6 years ago