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Cami Mondeaux

Almost half of Americans say they talk about the virus most of the time

Roughly 44% of U.S. adults say they talk about the virus most or almost all of the time, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center. 
6 years ago
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Scottie Andrew, CNN

Dear Grandma, read this before you visit the little ones

We know you're itching to see your grandkids after spending the last few weeks in isolation. But a visit with family may not be the safest idea at the moment.
6 years ago
PPE vending machine...
Brekke Fletcher, CNN

Las Vegas airport provides PPE vending machines for passengers

If you're in Las Vegas and planning to fly, the airport could provide a very clean and sanitized getaway. On Thursday, McCarran International Airport announced on Twitter that they had installed new vending machines loaded with personal protective equipment.
6 years ago
mannequins...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN

Diners at this reopening restaurant can get social with dressed up mannequins

When a three Michelin-star restaurant in Virginia opens its doors back up from the Covid-19 pandemic, reservations will be made for mannequins.
6 years ago
Nevada Earthquake...
Jay Croft, CNN

6.4-magnitude quake rattles Nevada

An earthquake with an initial magnitude of 6.4 hit Nevada on Friday morning, about 225 miles northwest of Las Vegas near the California border, the US Geological Survey says.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020 photo shows the icon for TikTok taken in New York.  Privacy watchdogs ...
TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer

Privacy groups: TikTok app violating children’s privacy

Privacy watchdogs say that the popular TikTok video app is violating a children’s privacy law and putting kids at risk. They filed a complaint with federal regulators saying TikTok is collecting personal information of kids under 13 without their parents’ consent, even after a $5.7 million FTC fine in 2019.
6 years ago
virus aid...
ANDREW TAYLOR and ALAN FRAM Associated Press

House to vote Friday on more virus aid, despite GOP skeptics

The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to states and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake County mayor’s request to stay in the “orange” phase denied

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced on Thursday that most places in Utah will transition from an “orange” risk level to “yellow”, meaning there will be fewer COVID-19 restrictions. That does not sit well with Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson.  The mayor’s request to keep all parts of the county at […]
6 years ago
covid 19...
Robert Kuznia

Thousands of people want to be exposed to COVID-19 for science

More than 16,000 people -- most of them young adults -- have signaled their support for a controversial method of speeding up the development of a vaccine by intentionally infecting dozens of volunteers with COVID-19.
6 years ago
Yellowstone reopening...
Colby Walker

Yellowstone partially reopening starting Monday

Yellowstone National Park says they will be partially reopening beginning on May 18, nearly two months after it closed to visitors in March.
6 years ago
south jordan police...
Colby Walker

UPDATE: South Jordan shelter-in-place lifted, suspect in police custody

A man is in police custody and a shelter-in-place order issued by South Jordan Police on Thursday has been lifted.
6 years ago
grocery prices...
David Goldman, CNN Business

Grocery prices are soaring. Here’s what’s getting more expensive

Prices are falling across just about every category: Apparel, hotels, cars, car insurance, and airfare fell through the floor as people stayed home. Everyone knows gas prices are way cheaper. But American grocery store price tags are soaring.
6 years ago
Firefighters were able to get the Saddle Fire contained to 40 as the size of the man-made blaze gre...
Mary Richards

Firefighters on Saddle Fire still need to social distance

Firefighters made good progress on the Saddle Fire burning just north of Midway, and while they're battling the blaze, they're also doing thier best to stay safe from the coronavirus as well.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2011, file photo, two young wild horses play while grazing in Reno, Nev. Fe...
SCOTT SONNER Associated Press

Agency cites ‘staggering’ cost of reining in US wild horses

Federal land managers say it will take two decades and cost more than $1 billion over the first six years alone to slash wild horse populations to sustainable levels on U.S. rangeland.
6 years ago
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CARLA K. JOHNSON, MICHELLE R. SMITH and TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press

Virus spikes could emerge weeks after US economic reopenings

While U.S. states are beginning to restart their economies after months of paralyzing coronavirus lockdowns, it could take weeks until it becomes clear whether those reopenings will cause a spike in COVID-19 cases.
6 years ago
a girl is pictured doing her pandemic learning at home...
CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press

Saturday classes? Schools mull ways to make up lost time

Students returning from their unprecedented break from school could find themselves making up lost time in summer classes, or in the evening or on Saturdays. The new year could start as early as July in California. Maryland could see school year-round.
6 years ago
a store window with multiple closed signs on it, business continuity plans help prevent closures...
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer

36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit

Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
6 years ago
your neighbors stand in line for food...
Mary Richards

Utah Food Bank serving more first-time users during pandemic uncertainty

The Utah Food Bank's executive director, Ginette Bott, says they have seen double or triple the amount of people coming to the food bank, and predicts food insecurity in Utah will jump over 40% by the end of 2021.
6 years ago
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Saige Miller

Weber County authorities say woman’s body found in Ogden will be investigated as a suspicious death

Weber County authorities are investigating a suspicious death after a woman's body was found in Ogden Canyon. 
6 years ago
small businesses Zion National Park...
Kelli Pierce

Small businesses taking it slow after Zion National Park reopening

Small businesses near Zion National Park were hit hard by COVID-19-related closures, but owners say reopening the park is risky.
6 years ago
Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. Arches is looking for input from the public to solve an over...
Heather Kelly

Grand County making deep budget cuts due to lack of tourism

Due to the lack of tourism and the global pandemic, Grand County plans to make budget cuts to compensate for lost revenue.
6 years ago
stimulus check...
Katie Lobosco, CNN

Wednesday is last day to request direct deposit for your stimulus payment

People who haven't yet received a stimulus payment from the federal government face a Wednesday deadline to get direct deposit or wait for a paper check.
6 years ago
megaplex reopening...
Colby Walker

Megaplex Theaters reopening for private family screenings

Megaplex Theaters are reopening for private family movie viewings at their District, Thanksgiving Point, Legacy Crossing, and Pineview locations.
6 years ago
Ski patrol crews are searching the Chickadee run at Snowbird Ski Resort after an avalanche there. V...
Cami Mondeaux

Snowbird to issue new Passholder Promise for upcoming season passes

Snowbird announced Wednesday it would be issuing a new Passholder Promise to customers who purchase season passes, addressing the impact of COVID-19.
6 years ago