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
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
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
Bill that would facilitate name change of Squaw Peak passes Senate committee
A Utah Senate committee passed a bill that would make it easier to change place names that are associated with Native Americans, such as Squaw Peak.6 years ago
Dozens of Salt Lake renters face evictions after building is sold
Nearly 40 tenants at The Annex on South Temple face evictions after their affordable Salt Lake apartment building was sold to new ownership.6 years ago
Lawmaker seeks to extend postmark date for mail-in ballots until Election Day
Utahns could get an extended deadline for the mail-in ballot postmark date, allowing votes to be counted even if it's dropped off on Election Day.6 years ago
Cosmetologists protest bill eliminating certain licensing requirements
Cosmetologists gathered at Washington Square Park Sunday to protest a bill that would allow certain hair treatments without a license.6 years ago
Week 2: Here’s a look at the bills passed in the 2021 General Session so far
The tally so far: 19 bills have been passed during the 2021 General Session and one of those has been signed by the governor.6 years ago
U of U helicopter en route to rescue skiers caught in avalanche
A helicopter from the University of Utah is en route to the location of an avalanche Saturday evening with officials reporting two skiers were caught in an avalanche.6 years ago
Utah lawmakers push for ERA ratification, reviving political battle
Under SJR 8, Utah would officially ratify the ERA -- bringing an end to the decades-long battle for constitutional protection from gender discrimination.6 years ago
St. George investigation into missing hiker closes with no evidence of fraud
After a lengthy investigation into the case of a hiker who went missing in Zion National Park, authorities concluded Friday there is no evidence of fraud.6 years ago
Sens. Romney, Lee rebuke President Biden moratorium on gas leasing
Utah Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee joined 22 other Republican senators in introducing legislation that would halt President Joe Biden from enacting his proposed moratorium on federal oil and gas leasing.6 years ago
Utah could inch U.S. closer to adopting national popular vote rather than Electoral College
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would enter Utah into an interstate compact allowing some states to elect the president through the popular vote.6 years ago
Utah could get its own Space Force under proposed bill
Utah could get its own Space Force added to the ranks of its armed forces under proposed legislation in the 2021 General Session.6 years ago
UDOT: Southbound I-15 experiencing major delays due to crash
The Utah Department of Transportation is reporting major delays on Southbound I-15 because of A crash Saturday evening.6 years ago
Here’s a look at the bills passed in the General Session so far
By the end of the first five days of the General Session, four bills have been passed and one of those has been signed by the governor.6 years ago
Dr. Fauci acknowledges new era in President Biden’s COVID-19 response
During the briefing, Fauci made clear some of the ways in which the incoming administration would differ in terms of its COVID-19 response.6 years ago
Bells will ring from Utah Capitol Building in honor of lives lost from COVID-19
Utah will join several states across the country in ringing bells from its Capitol building to honor those who lost their lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Small protest at Utah Capitol disperses as security officials look ahead to Inauguration Day
A small protest emerged at the Utah Capitol amid a strong presence of security, noting disappointment in government officials.6 years ago
SLCC likely to begin offering on-campus housing on Taylorsville campus
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) may begin offering on-campus housing at its Taylorsville campus, likely entering a public-private partnership to make it happen.6 years ago
Lawmaker seeks to provide contraception medication to inmates
Jails may be required to administer certain previously-prescribed methods of contraception to inmates under a new bill.6 years ago
Gov. Cox debunks rumor suggesting he already got COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. Spencer Cox took to Twitter Saturday afternoon, debunking a rumor that he's already gotten his COVID-19 vaccine despite not being eligible yet.6 years ago
Gov. Cox declares state of emergency ahead of expected protests over the weekend
Gov. Spencer Cox declared a weeklong state of emergency Thursday evening ahead of planned protests at the state Capitol building this weekend.6 years ago
