CA Pastor cited for secret Easter gathering
"He put his entire congregation in jeopardy. One person could have showed up not knowing they're infected and infected the entire congregation. They get with their family because they think they're okay, and it continues to go," Sheriff Vern Warnke6 years ago
Wildfires near Chernobyl under control, Ukrainian authorities say
Wildfires near the Chernobyl power plant are now under control, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday.6 years ago
Storms tear through South amid pandemic; more than 30 dead
Storms that killed more than 30 people in the Southeast are spreading misery atop a pandemic as they move up the East Coast. The severe weather outbreak that began on Easter in the Deep South caused floods, mudslides and more than 1 million power outages by Monday.6 years ago
In shutdown, a glimpse of life without movie theaters
Nearly a month of shelter-in-place orders have forced some to hanker for the sticky floors of movie theaters like never before.6 years ago
Feds sue state of Utah, claim top public safety officials misused grant money
The federal government sued the state of Utah and a number of the state's top public safety officials, alleging misuse of millions in grant money.6 years ago
One dead after early morning crash on I-15
The Utah Highway Patrol has identified the victim in an early morning single-vehicle fatal crash.6 years ago
Sailor aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt dies of Coronavirus
A sailor who tested positive for Covid-19 on the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died of the coronavirus, the US Navy said Monday.6 years ago
IRS deposits first wave of stimulus checks
The Internal Revenue Service sent out the first wave of stimulus checks to Americans on Saturday, the agency said.6 years ago
Andrea Bocelli gives moving Easter concert in an empty Milan cathedral
Italian classical singer Andrea Bocelli gave a moving performance from an empty cathedral on Sunday evening, in a bid to inspire hope amid the global coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue lit up as a doctor, in tribute to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus
Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated to look like a doctor on Easter Sunday, in a tribute to front-line healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic around the world.6 years ago
Apollo 13 astronauts and flight controllers reflect on a ‘successful failure’
On the evening of April 13, 50 years ago, NASA astronauts James Lovell Jr., John Swigert Jr. and Fred Haise Jr. were about to go to sleep for the night in the Apollo 13 command module. They were about 200,000 miles away from Earth on the way to the moon.6 years ago
Climbing the height of Mount Everest from the comfort of your own home
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or in the case of John Griffin, the tough get walking. There are 30 steps in his three-story house and for a minimum of six-and-a-half hours every day he's been going up and down them.6 years ago
Fears of ‘Wild West’ as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market
Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in helping Americans return to work and school. But public health officials warn that the current “Wild West” of tests on the market is creating confusion among patients and doctors.6 years ago
Fauci says coronavirus hospitalizations are dropping because social distancing is working
The number of coronavirus patients in New York and Connecticut is starting to rise at a slower rate and the nation's top infectious disease official says it's a sign that social distancing is working.6 years ago
Some churches confront virus restrictions on Easter services
At the holiest time of year for Christians, churches are wrestling with how to hold services amid the coronavirus outbreak. In some cases, that has set up showdowns between pastors and local officials over restrictions that forbid large gatherings.6 years ago
Salt Lake County extends stay-at-home order
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson announced the county will be extending it's "Stay Safe, Stay Home" order until May 1.6 years ago
West Jordan City asking for voluntary layoffs
As cities around the world face budget crunches, West Jordan City is asking employees if they're interested in voluntary layoffs.6 years ago
33k more Utahns out of work
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reports another 33,076 Utahns have filed for unemployment insurance over the last week.6 years ago
Disney+ is almost near its subscribers goal four years ahead of schedule
Disney+ now has 50 million paid subscribers globally, putting it within striking range of its initial subscriber projections just five months after it launched.6 years ago
The Fed just unleashed another $2.3 trillion to support the economy
The Federal Reserve is continuing its extraordinary efforts to prop up the US economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The central bank announced a new $2.3 trillion round of loans that include even more support for small businesses and consumers6 years ago
Prince William and Kate video call children at school to boost morale
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spread some Easter cheer to pupils and teachers at one primary school in the UK when they dialed in for a video call while the country is on lockdown.6 years ago
After pleas, pro BASE jumper vows not to leap in national parks
A professional BASE jumper has vowed not to leap anymore from cliffs inside national parks after he pleaded guilty to doing it twice in Zion National Park in Utah.6 years ago
Trump to open more wildlife refuges to hunting, fishing
The Trump administration plans to open up 2.3 million acres of land for hunting and fishing at more than 100 national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. It's part of a proposal unveiled Wednesday that is aimed at giving Americans more recreational access on public lands.6 years ago
