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byu sign pictured, the school is appointing a new president...
Cami Mondeaux

College students urged not to go home to prevent spread of COVID-19

Health officials are telling college students not to go home so they don't inadvertently spread COVID-19 to family members.
6 years ago
new system COVID-19 utah deaths, Utah COVID-19 cases climb high with 2987 new cases and 17 deaths...
Becky Bruce and Paul Nelson

15 new deaths reported due to COVID-19 in Utah, but not all recent

Utah health officials reported 15 new deaths due to COVID-19 on Friday, but said a significant number of those were not recent deaths. 
6 years ago
flu season vaccine shortage...
Todd Fooks

No shortage of flu vaccine, expert tells KSL

In spite of a reported shortage of flu vaccine at drug stores around the country, both here in Utah and nationally, experts say there is plenty.
6 years ago
Open Streets salt lake chamber dashboard mass transit...
Kelli Pierce

New study aims to expand mass transit, bike lanes in Salt Lake Valley

Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Millcreek, and Holladay are looking at expanding mass transit, and to make the region more walker and biker-friendly.
6 years ago
Vice presidential debate...
Colby Walker

U of U: President’s test results ‘No impact yet’ on upcoming VP Debate

After President Donald Trump and the first lady both tested positive for COVID-19, the future of Wednesday's VP debate, to be hosted in Utah, is uncertain.
6 years ago
Church leaders condemn protest unity...
Mary Richards

Tabernacle Choir members miss singing together

“...we are hopeful for 2021,” said Stephanie Wood, alto leader of the Tabernacle Choir. “It’s my responsibility to make sure I’m ready for when we do come back.”
6 years ago
charitable giving...
Colby Walker

Utah Senator Mike Lee tests positive for COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Senator Mike Lee has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Lee said, ” Yesterday morning, I was experiencing symptoms consistent with longtime allergies. Out of an abundance of caution, I sought medical advice and was tested for Covid-19. Unlike the test I took just a few days ago while […]
6 years ago
RNC chair Ronna Romney McDaniel waves to the crowd during a Make America Great Again rally at Total...
Kaitlan Collins, CNN

RNC chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel tests positive for coronavirus

Ronna McDaniel, the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, has tested positive for coronavirus officials say.
6 years ago
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden arrives at Cleveland Airport in C...
Eric Bradner and Sarah Mucha, CNN

Biden being tested for coronavirus following Trump’s positive test

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, are being tested for coronavirus on Friday morning, following President Donald Trump's disclosure that he had tested positive just days after the first debate.
6 years ago
Tremonton Fire...
Colby Walker

Fire at Tremonton meatpacking plant leads to local evacuations

Fire crews responded to a fire that broke out in a boiler room at the West Liberty Foods meatpacking plant in Tremonton.
6 years ago
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CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer

US hiring slows for 3rd month but jobless rate falls to 7.9%

America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
6 years ago
Mike Pence Covid...
Colby Walker

Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady test negative for COVID-19

Both Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence have tested negative for COVID-19 on Friday according to the VP's office.
6 years ago
FILE - In this April 12, 2020, file photo issued by 10 Downing Street, Britain's Prime Minister Bor...
Colby Walker

Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders

President Donald Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, joining a small group of world leaders who have been infected.
6 years ago
President Donald Trump stands on stage with first lady Melania Trump after the first presidential d...
By ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19

President Donald Trump has tweeted that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 hours after quarantining.
6 years ago
Amazon Covid-19...
Madeleine Porter

Amazon: Nearly 20,000 workers tested positive for COVID-19

Amazon says that nearly 20,000 of its workers have tested positive or been presumed positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
6 years ago
West Jordan murder...
Madeleine Porter

Utah man sentenced in murder of West Jordan parents

A plea deal means Albert Johnson won’t face the death penalty in the West Jordan murder of Tony and Katherine Butterfield, but life in prison instead.
6 years ago
FILE: West High School, Salt Lake City....
Kelli Pierce

Online learning still a challenge for students, districts say it’s getting better

When the Salt Lake City School District transitioned to online learning last semester, hundreds of students did not log-on.
6 years ago
Utah history...
Cami Mondeaux

SLC to reopen portion of Allen Park, aka ‘Hobbitville’

A portion of Allen Park, commonly referred to as "Hobbitville" among Sugar House residents, will reopen to the public Sunday in Salt Lake City.
6 years ago
COVID-19 tests assisted living elderly pandemic...
Mary Richards

The elderly face unique faith, connection challenges during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has especially isolated a vulnerable group: the elderly. Advocates say we can help them feel more connected.
6 years ago
october moons...
Ashley Strickland, CNN

Full moons in October: Harvest moon tonight and a rare blue moon on Halloween

As if 2020 isn't weird enough, it's a year with 13 full moons rather than 12 -- and two of these will occur in October.
6 years ago
Google will pay publishers more than $1 billion over the next three years through a new program for...
Kerry Flynn, CNN Business

Google agrees to pay news publishers more than $1 billion

Google will pay publishers more than $1 billion over the next three years through a new program for licensing news. The tech giant has signed licensing deals with about 200 publications in select countries with plans to add more and expand geographically.
6 years ago
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO - APRIL 01: An exterior view of a Burger King restaurant on April 1, 2019 in R...
Rob Picheta, CNN Business

Burger King thinks it deserves a Michelin star

Burger King has suggested that one of its beef burgers deserves a Michelin star — and the marketing campaign has caught the eye of the respected culinary guide.
6 years ago
Former FBI director James Comey testifies via videoconference during a Senate Judiciary Committee h...
ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

GOP lawmakers grill Comey on leadership of Russia probe

Republican lawmakers are confronting former FBI Director James Comey about his oversight of the Trump-Russia investigation during a politically charged hearing that focused attention on problems with the probe.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 file photo, United States' Quinn Simmons celebrates winning...
The Associated Press

American cyclist suspended by team after pro-Trump comments

American cyclist Quinn Simmons has been suspended by the Trek-Segafredo team after posting antagonistic comments on social media in support of President Donald Trump.
6 years ago