Matterhorn in Swiss Alps lit up with American flag, messages of hope during coronavirus crisis
Switzerland's famed Matterhorn mountain was illuminated with an American flag for a few hours as a symbol of solidarity during the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Watch for the Lyrid meteor shower this week
The first meteor shower of spring, known as the Lyrid meteor shower, will present a night skywatching show beginning on Sunday evening and peaking on Wednesday night.6 years ago
Shake Shack returns $10 million emergency loan to the US government
Shake Shack is returning a $10 million loan it received from the US government under an emergency program that was touted as a way to help small businesses pay workers and keep their operations running during the coronavirus crisis.6 years ago
Trump says he didn’t pick Romney for White House task force because he holds a grudge against the senator
President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he didn't pick Sen. Mitt Romney to join his new bipartisan task force focused on reopening the country amid the coronavirus pandemic because of lingering animosity against the Utah Republican who voted in favor of Trump's impeachment.6 years ago
Nations seek to ease nursing home loneliness yet keep safe
Countries across Europe are struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic with whether to allow families to visit the elderly, especially when they're dying.6 years ago
Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms
A flood of new research suggests that far more people have had the new coronavirus without any symptoms. That means the virus may turn out to be much less lethal than originally feared. But it also makes it tough to know who's contagious because people who don’t feel sick can still spread the bug.6 years ago
Losing face: The rise of the mask, and what’s lost behind it
Smile, they say, and the world smiles with you. Unless you’re wearing a mask. Then the world can’t see your smile, much less smile back.6 years ago
North Korean defectors, experts question zero virus claim
North Korea says it has zero coronavirus infections, but experts doubt it and say it’s likely the virus has already spread in the country.6 years ago
Earthquake damage shuts down Magna fire station
Unified Fire will be closing its Magna 102 fire station after recent earthquakes and aftershocks caused significant damage to the structure.6 years ago
Famous Potatoes: Idaho farmer gives away 2 million potatoes for free
With coronavirus severely affecting the potato supply chain, a farm in Idaho is giving away about 2 million potatoes so they don't go to waste. First come, first served.6 years ago
More than 100k Utahns file for unemployment over the last month
The number of new claims filed for unemployment benefits in Utah was 24,171 for the week of April 5 to April 11, 2020.6 years ago
Pledge brings Ohio neighborhood together — at a distance
Jennifer Stamper thought having her children recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning would help them feel like it was a regular school day. It's not, of course, because schools are closed and 9-year-old Zach and 7-year-old Juliette are doing their lessons online. Now the morning Pledge of Allegiance has become a tradition in their neighborhood in the Dayton suburb of Kettering.6 years ago
Facebook to warn users who ‘liked’ coronavirus hoaxes
Have you liked or commented on a Facebook post about the COVID-19 pandemic that turned out to be a hoax? The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.6 years ago
Police remind people they still need to wear pants while checking the mail
TANEYTOWN, Maryland — Police in the small town of Taneytown Maryland north of Baltimore on the Philadelphia border are reminding people that while they may all be quarantined, they still need to be decent when heading out to check the mail. “Please remember to put pants on before leaving the house to check your mailbox,” […]6 years ago
4.2 quake shakes Magna
MAGNA, Utah — The USGS reports a 4.2 magnitude aftershock just north of Magna. We just recorded another earthquake. More information will follow shortly. pic.twitter.com/IgdIuz8umP — UUSS (@UUSSquake) April 16, 2020 M4.2 aftershock: https://t.co/s6svVws83k — UUSS (@UUSSquake) April 16, 2020 This is the second 4.2 magnitude aftershock that rocked the Salt Lake valley in as […]6 years ago
Another 5.2 million seek jobless aid, continuing historic rise
The wave of layoffs last week continued, with another 5.2 million Americans seeking jobless aid last week. Roughly 22 million have sought unemployment benefits in the past month. It's the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record.6 years ago
3 alarm fire in South Salt Lake
A 3 alarm fire in South Salt Lake near 3300 S 350 E has sent 6 to the hospital including two juveniles.6 years ago
When will you get your stimulus payment? Here’s how to check
The Internal Revenue Service started sending out stimulus payments this week -- but while 80 million people can expect the money to hit their bank accounts by Wednesday, others will be waiting longer before the cash is in their hands. Here's how to check where your check is.6 years ago
CDC, FEMA have drafted a national plan to reopen US, report says
There is a draft of a back-to-work strategy to reopen the US, created by a team led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to The Washington Post.6 years ago
Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
Videos and reports claiming that you'll have to pay back the relief checks the federal government is sending to millions of Americans are false the feds tell the Associated Press.6 years ago
BYU moves summer classes online
Brigham Young University announced on Tuesday that it will hold all their classes for their summer term online.6 years ago
Hill AFB to hold night flying operations this week
You might be hearing a little more air traffic after it gets dark this week. Hill Air Force Base will be holding night flying operations as pilots continue to sharpen their night time combat flying skills.6 years ago
WWE deemed an essential service, returns to live televised shows
Florida has deemed grocery stores, hospitals, banks, utility companies and restaurants as essential businesses. Now WWE joins the list.6 years ago
