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CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
US unemployment rate falls to 8.4% even as hiring slows
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.6 years ago
GENE JOHNSON and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press
Suspect in shooting no stranger to protests, violence
The man believed to have fatally shot a supporter of President Donald Trump following skirmishes between Black Lives Matter protesters and a pro-Trump caravan in Portland, Oregon, was a regular at the demonstrations that have roiled the Northwest city for months.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Governor’s education advisor hits back at teacher COVID-19 safety study
The online insurance company Insurify caused a stir when it released a COVID-19 safety study claiming Utah's teachers are the most at-risk of contracting the virus in the country.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
2 Utah schools quarantine students after 1 COVID-19 case on each campus
Two Utah schools have issued quarantines for several of their students, after some members of the school population tested positive for COVID-19.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Ann Romney to join Michelle Obama in TV special to encourage voting
Ann Romney is set to join former first lady Michelle Obama in a prime-time voting TV special encouraging Americans to vote in the upcoming election.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
When and where to watch the upcoming Utah political debates
With just 61 days until the 2020 election, here's the schedule for Utah's statewide and congressional debates -- as well as for the presidential race.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Epidemiologist urges more COVID-19 testing; Utah receives rapid test kits
State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn said Thursday she wants to see Utah expand COVID-19 testing capabilities, even to people who are asymptomatic.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Gov. approves move to “green” for Sevier Co., “yellow” for SLC
Green guidelines mean an area is under minimal COVID-19 restrictions, and yellow means some gatherings of more than 50 people are still prohibited.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Daybell lawyer asks to drop charges, prosecution files to combine trials
Separate motions filed in Idaho Court over the last week are looking to change the way the felony case against both Chad and Lori Daybell will proceed.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
The worst travel headaches in Utah for Labor Day weekend
No matter which way you're headed for the Labor Day holiday weekend, you may want to pack some medication for your impending travel headaches.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Excelsior Academy first-graders moved to online school
All first-grade students at Excelsior Academy have be moved to an online school model after the school was notified that there was a positive case of coronavirus in their school.6 years ago
Colby Walker
100 Weber School District students asked to quarantine
100 students in the Weber School District have been asked to quarantine after a positive case of COVID-19 was found at Sand Ridge Jr. High School.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake City School District sticking with online classes
The Salt Lake City School District says, while it's not ideal, they will continue holding the majority of their classes online even though the city will move into the yellow risk category.6 years ago
Frank Pallotta, CNN Business
How ‘Tenet’ could be a hit, even during a pandemic
"Tenet" was set to be one of the biggest films of 2020. Now the film must try to be a box office hit in a fragmented market during a global pandemic.6 years ago
Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business
Here’s what the Burger King of the future will look like
Burger King's future restaurants will be fit for the coronavirus age, with triple drive-thrus, burger pickup lockers, takeout counters and more.6 years ago
ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press
Budget deficit to hit record $3.3T due to virus, recession
The federal budget deficit is projected to hit a record $3.3 trillion as huge government expenditures to fight the coronavirus and to prop up the economy have added more than $2 trillion to the federal ledger.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Can I get the coronavirus twice?
Can I get the coronavirus twice? It seems possible, though how often it happens isn’t known.6 years ago
KEITH RIDLER Associated Press
US gives first-ever OK for small commercial nuclear reactor
The U.S. for the first time has approved a design for a small commercial nuclear reactor. A Utah energy cooperative wants to build 12 of them in Idaho.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utahns encouraged to pay their rent despite federal eviction moratorium
Utahns should still pay their rent despite a recent federal moratorium placed on evictions. The Trump Administration recently issued a directive through the Centers for Disease Control.6 years ago
Todd Fooks
Outdoor retailers announce “record breaking” sales during pandemic
Outdoor retailers report record-breaking sales as the pandemic has gone on, in some cases, sales are up more than 60%.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Salt Lake City shifts to the yellow phase on Friday, mayor says
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall says the city will shift to the yellow restriction phase of the state’s COVID-19 guidelines on Friday, September 4.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Hurricane State Liquor Store closes, employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Utah State Liquor and Wine store in Hurricane is closed until further notice after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.6 years ago
Colby Walker
UDOT’s Labor Day travel forecast
Travel over Labor Day weekend is expected to be less than in years past, but UDOT says there still be some areas to watch out for on the roads.6 years ago
