Utah reports another COVID death during first weekend of gradual reopening
The Department of Health reported one more death in its Sunday case update, bringing the state's total to 50 since the virus broke out in mid-March.6 years ago
Jan Garbett files appeal to lower number of required signatures for primary ballot
GOP gubernatorial candidate Jan Garbett is filing an appeal to lower the number of signatures required to get on the primary ballot in Utah.6 years ago
Smith’s to extend store hours amid state’s reopening
As the state begins to lift restrictions and businesses gradually reopen, Smith's Food & Drug will temporarily extend store hours at all 141 locations.6 years ago
2 confirmed dead after SWAT team standoff at Midvale apartment
Police officers, along with a SWAT team, are responding to gun shots fired near Midvale apartments near 7800 South and 80 East reported Friday.6 years ago
Workplace, social gatherings may never look the same again, researcher says
As stay-at-home orders and restrictions begin to lift, companies might see that having employees work remotely was more productive -- so they might not be as interested in getting everyone back in the workplace.6 years ago
Inside Sources: Cotopaxi joins efforts to provide free masks to Utahns
Cotopaxi will be ''doing good" for Utah as the company helps manufacture 2 millions masks for the "A Mask for Every Utahns" project.6 years ago
State Parks implement new guidelines after visitors flood parks over weekend
Utah State Parks saw higher visitation rates over the weekend, as more Utahns flocked outdoors following the announcement of Gov. Gary Herbert to reopen.6 years ago
Salt Lake County announces plan for gradual reopening of businesses Friday
With businesses beginning to reopen Friday, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson announced the county will be implementing certain requirements that will be included in the new changes.6 years ago
Salt Lake County creates diversity team as part of COVID-19 response
Salt Lake County announced it would be creating a new COVID-19 diversity response team, specifically focused on the needs of those in minority communities6 years ago
CDC updates list of symptoms experienced with COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its list of common symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus COVID-19.6 years ago
Grass fire in Shepard Canyon, no threat to nearby homes
A grass fire was reported in Shepard Canyon Sunday afternoon, with Farmington Fire Chief Guido Smith reporting the suspected cause is a downed power line.6 years ago
Utah reports more than 4,000 COVID cases, no new deaths
Updated numbers from the Utah Department of Health show 4,123 total confirmed COVID cases in the state -- roughly a 4% increase from Saturday.6 years ago
Utah GOP primary ballot set, four candidates for governor emerge
The Utah GOP has set its ballot for the June 30 primary election, with four candidates emerging to compete for the governor nomination.6 years ago
Democrats send McAdams, Peterson straight to November ballot in ‘fastest, most efficient’ election
The party held its convention to send candidates to the ballot in key races -- including Chris Peterson for governor and Rep. Ben McAdams to keep his seat as the state's only Democrat in Congress.6 years ago
Air quality shows ‘cleaner world’ for Earth Day, study shows
A new report from IQ Air shows air pollution levels have dropped dramatically across the world, with unprecedented low levels to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.6 years ago
Summit County unveils plan to begin lifting stay-at-home restrictions
Summit County unveiled its strategy to begin lifting stay-at-home orders at the start of May, entering the Stabilization Phase of the governor's plan.6 years ago
AMBER Alert system on pause after empty message in middle of night
The Utah Department of Public Safety is pausing its AMBER Alert system for the time being after Utahns got a 3:33 a.m. alert with no additional information.6 years ago
Senior missionary dies from COVID-19 complications
A senior missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Saturday after a recent diagnosis of COVID-19.6 years ago
Gov. Herbert announces economy may begin reopening near end of month
Gov. Gary Herbert announced the next stage in his "Utah Leads Together Plan" addressing steps to reactivate the economy and allow a return to "normal life."6 years ago
Granite School District rolls out WiFi buses to increase access to internet
The Granite School District announced it would be allowing more students to access internet connections from home using routers in WiFi buses.6 years ago
Utah residents frustrated by travel declaration glitches
Glitches within the system are causing residents to inadvertently get the alerts on their phones despite never crossing state lines.6 years ago
Sen. Mike Lee endorses Jon Huntsman for governor
Sen. Mike Lee says he endorses Jon Huntsman for Utah's governor, a few weeks ahead of the state's Republican convention.6 years ago
Magna Water District lifts boil order for drinking water
The Magna Water District has lifted its boil order for drinking water Friday, one day after finding a raccoon in a storage tank.6 years ago
